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RE: [nv-l] Inventory management through NetView
2005-07-14 07:30:34
Usman,
You could try setting Definition 2 to isNode = TRUE (so
the smartset true for sysObjectID AND isNode). If
the isNode does not work I would compare the ovobjprint output for the switch entry and the vlan entry and look for
something unique to either and filter on
that.
As for prettifying the reports for management - ah yes
I know it well - I do not store NetView Data in Datawarehouse so I do not know
whether it would be useful or not. I briefly tried DB2 on the netview
server but performance degradation made me change back to flat files very
quickly (anyway I think that there were licencing issues with how you can use
the data in DB2 for NetView).
What I normally do with any reporting requirements is
to write a script to extract what I need to a csv file and use MS excel to
generate the reports and graphs. We run NetView without discovery
switched on so we manually manage what goes into the map, hence I do not
get many requests for reports on the hardware inventory. There is only an
ongoing requierment for reporting on alerts (network connectivity and
performance). I manage all alerts through inhouse scripts
(fired from trap generated events) so I can format and log exactly what I
need and I use NetViews snmpCollection for ongoing bandwidth utilisation
reporting.
None of which is probably of much use to you
but, its good to share.
Regs
Colin M.
Collins,
Thanks dude, i found all the description in the Manual for UNIX. But i
still am facing one problem. We have VLANs created and for each IP network
NetView considers is as separate object and hence i have multiple entries for
One Switch in the Smartset coz the OID is same for all (obviously), is there a
trick around any other way that it doesn't count it again if it exists already
in the database, any other Unique ID like MAC or something?
Regards,
Usman Taokeer
Si3.
"Colin Mulkerrins"
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Usman,
You can create a smartset and set the SNMP
sysObjectID = 1.3.6.1.4.1.9.324 (the ID for a 2950/24 switch) - You can get
the ids for all cisco kit at www.cisco.com - (I found the 2950s at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/cscowork/ps2406/products_device_support_table09186a00800b5e7f.html )
Smartsets 101 (UNIX) If you have not
created a smartset before... From the Tools menu Open Smartset Editor - Add -
(give your smartset a name and discription) - click the modify button
for definition 1 (ensure Definition Type is set to Attribute) Find the SNMP
sysObjectID attribute and set the string attribute value to =
1.3.6.1.4.1.9.324 Then click OK. You can test the definition
(click test) this will give you a list of all matching objects. Click OK
and the new smartset gets created.
If you install the Cisco - NetView
integration kit the smartset editor has a cisco attribute - can be useful (you
also get natty cisco icons for the map - not alot else though, as far as I can
see)
I am sure that other manufacturers also supply the sysObjectID mib
values for their kit too.
Happy smartsetting...
Regs
Colin
M.
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Subject: [nv-l] Inventory management through
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Dear list,
Can we keep a track of
inventory (switches,routers models) in NetView. I read it can be done using
smartsets but don't know how exactly. Like if i want to make a smartsets for
all Cisco 2950 switches how do i do it? or is there any other way to keep a
track of that?
Regards,
Usman Taokeer
Si3.
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