Software:NeDi
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| Developer(s) | Remo Rickli, and community |
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| Initial release | 10 October 2001 |
| Stable release | 2.0C
/ 18 March 2021[1] |
| Written in | Perl, PHP, JavaScript |
| Operating system | Linux, OS X, FreeBSD |
| Type | Network management |
| License | GPL3 |
| Website | www |
NeDi is an open source software tool which discovers, maps, and inventories network devices and tracks connected end-nodes. It contains a number of features in a GUI for managing enterprise networks. For example: MAC address mapping/tracking, traffic and error graphing, uptime monitoring, correlating collected syslog and trapping messages with customizable notifications, drawing network maps, extensive reporting features such as device software, PoE usage, disabled interfaces, link errors, switch usage and many more. Its modular architecture allows for integration with other tools. For example, Cacti graphs can be created purely based on discovered information. Due to NeDi's versatility, things like printer resources can be monitored as well.[2][3]
Features
- Network Discovery, management & monitoring
- Netflow & sFlow based traffic analysis
- IT Inventory & lifecycle management
- Network topology visualization
- Locate & Track Computers
- Security audits & more
- VM, DC management
- Printer management
- Backup Configs
- IT Reports
History
Development started in 2001 at the Paul Scherrer Institute by Remo Rickli. It was released to the public under the GPLv2 in 2003. Over the next decade, NeDi grew up to be a reasonable network management suite with the help of its community and partners.
In 2014 Remo Rickli founded NeDi Consulting, providing commercial support and development around NeDi. Since then, a major update is released every year (e.g. 1.5 in 2015).
Accessibility
Access to the latest version can be bought on a yearly subscription basis. The previous year's version is released to the public under GPLv3. Some premium modules are not included in this free "community edition."
Device Discovery and Mapping:
- NeDi automatically discovers and maps network devices, creating a visual representation of the network topology. This includes routers, switches, servers, printers, and other networked devices.
See also
- RRDtool, Used for graphs
- D3.js, Used for dynamic maps (interactive force directed graphs)
- Leaflet, Used for geographic maps
- Comparison of network monitoring systems
References
- ↑ "NeDi 2.0C released". https://www.forum.nedi.ch/index.php?topic=2333.0.
- ↑ Mann, Harper (26 June 2006). "Open Source Network Management Tool You Should Care About: NeDi". InfoWorld. http://www.infoworld.com/t/networking/open-source-network-management-tool-you-should-care-about-nedi-361.
- ↑ Venezia, Paul. "Free Open Source Network Monitoring Tools You Must Have". CIO. http://www.cio.com/article/466066/Free_Open_Source_Network_Monitoring_Tools_You_Must_Have?page=6&taxonomyId=3089. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
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