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    Martin SzarkaFrequent Participant

    Add option to ignore data in compare node of a runbookOpen

    In runbook is a node, that have capabilities to compare benchmarks. I would like to add option to ignore information like: uptime from cisco show version, or interface statistics from show interface commands, so I can compare only relevant information.Or there should be option to show only the table compare. For example if in benchmark I select, that I want device information, the compare should compare only information in the table and not directly the source commands.

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    Forum|Forum|1 year ago
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    Martin SzarkaFrequent Participant

    API to 3rd party monitoring system to get information about end systems.Open

    We have a lot of end systems and I want to show information about the them.We have 3d party monitoring system “Checkmk”.I want to use call Checkmk API from netbrain to add information about the end systems - hostname, OS system etc. I want to find out, if monitoring systems knows about the devices, that NetBrain was not able to discover.

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    Martin SzarkaFrequent Participant

    Create a group from devices, that NetBrain fails to accessOpen

    Under: Domain Management/Data Accuracy ResolutionI can see “groups of devices” where for example: Last CLI configuration Retrieval Failed, SNMP configuration Devices.I would like to create access group from entire category. At the moment there is option to add devices one by one, what doesn’t scale well.There is option to export export list of devices list, but when I want to import this list to make device group it doesn’t work. I would like to have either:1.) button under each category to add all devices into a group2.) have export to CSV in Domain Management/Data Accuracy Resolution have compatible with import of devices in device group. 

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    wclaffeyNew Participant

    SNMP TrapsOpen

    It would be very beneficial if Alerts Rules generated SNMP Traps, along with email notifications. If we received an SNMP Trap in Solarwinds, for example, we would then be able to generate a Service-now ticket. A Service-now ticket could also be created if the NetBrain servers themselves had issues.

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    RandallNew Participant

    Inventory Report Default Selection When OpeningOpen

    When first opening “Inventory Reports”, it defaults to the built-in “Device Report”, which can take a little while to load when you have 80K devices in NetBrain.  It would be nice if it defaulted to the top folder and didn’t open a report by default, until one was clicked on.

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    Forum|Forum|1 year ago
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    Carsten.SchmidtBrainy

    Show Cisco Power Stacking NeighboursOpen

    Hi,using the command “show power-stack neighbors” you could also show how Cisco devices are connected via the power stacks. Power stacks and the way they are connected is quite important, an incorrect connection will make the redundancy invalid. But please keep the power stack connection separate from path tracing ;) .

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    Carsten.SchmidtBrainy

    Custom Subject in EmailsOpen

    When using a Scheduled Qapp, I can have the result sent by email for which an address field is provided. Problem is that I have several scheduled Qapps with email output and they all use the same subject. I would like to see a field for a custom subject to make differentiation and email handling easier.ThanksCarsten

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    Kelly ScrogginsNew Participant

    Sorting order for show commands in the RunbookOpen

    This idea is to create an option that allows the user to select the sorting method they prefer for the commands on the CLI Runbook.For the CLI execution in the runbook, after the commands are executed, they are sorted in alphabetical order.  At one time, this was not the case.  They were left in the order in which they are added to the runbook.I prefer to see and scroll through the commands in the order I add them to the runbook.  I do not want them to be re-sorted in any other way.However, Netbrain support tells me this is not likely to be changed unless there is enough support for it from this community.Do any of you think this idea would be a benefit? 

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    Forum|Forum|1 year ago
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    MKumarNew Participant

    Smart CLIOpen

    To access network devices via Smart CLI in a Managed Services environment, it is imperative to establish the connection from the NetBrain Front Server to the network devices. As the NetBrain Front Server is already authorized to communicate with network devices, this approach ensures smooth access for NetBrain users.Currently, the setup for Smart CLI necessitates a jump host (SSH) between NetBrain and the network devices. However, in a real-time managed services scenario, a Windows jump server is typically used to access network devices, as opposed to a jump host with only SSH capabilities. Exploring the installation of OpenSSH into the Front Server could provide a potential solution, though its reliability in a production environment needs to be thoroughly evaluated. It may be beneficial to conduct testing in a controlled lab environment to gauge its feasibility.In conclusion, optimizing Smart CLI for use in a Managed Services environment requires careful consideration of the connection methods and potential modifications to the infrastructure, such as evaluating the suitability of installing OpenSSH into the Front Server. 

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    leadwestNew Participant

    present topology vs future topology layered/overlay network maps.Open

    Just a way to visibly inspect between old and new network diagrams by overlaying. You could adjust the opaqueness of each map on each layer.

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    ryanwwilsonNew Participant

    Equinix Fabric in Cloud ManagerOpen

    In Cloud Manager, add Equinix Fabric as a Cloud Type.

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    leadwestNew Participant

    Cable pull diagrams with important floorplanOpen

    Be able to import floorplans from PDF and layout cable pull present/future diagrams and length estimations.

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    leadwestNew Participant

    Collaboration portal (Function portal enhancement)Open

    I aim to enhance the functionality of our function portal to facilitate easier network visibility for internal teams and vendors without compromising security or causing frustration during troubleshooting sessions.Our goal is to extend access to our function portal to internal ESS/SOC teams and federal staff, allowing them to observe our network without the need for account creation or modification privileges.During vendor calls, our organizational screen-sharing policies prevent us from granting control, resulting in inefficiencies and frustration. To streamline troubleshooting, I propose enabling vendor support teams to access a shared collaborative space within the portal. They would open affected site map or a custom map of just the chosen devices then vendor users could then:-Bring up a popup “console” to run Commands on the devices.-Execute show commands through netbrain- just how we do with the runbooks on our maps.-Execute diagnostic or live updating commands- Some commands periodically update live- would be nice for that to display on the screen.-Shared notepad that individuals can place notes on. We would also be able to log the actions of the vendor support. We could capture commands and logs in chronological order, identifying useful operational processes for specific issues. This data could then be transformed into a digital assistant or qapp to expedite troubleshooting.With this type of access- we would need heavier security:Example: Rather than a static passcode or user account. Make PKI,OTP, MFA, etc. available for authentication to the portal.Example: Adjustable data obfuscation for different levels of collaborators.Example: dropping the authentication settings and hashes out of the configuration,Example: No copy/paste 

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    Forum|Forum|1 year ago
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    leadwestNew Participant

    Network Latency/flow Maps-Open

    A latency map would be interesting to non-technical team members, they would be able to have a visual representation of the average packet transfer between nodes of a circuit but represented by something more understandable. Something very similar to what you would see on a normal traffic map.Essentially we would capture packet information over say 10 or 20 minutes and . Each circuit would have a color defined for thresholds of packet transfers as well for slower or higher speed transfer rates. -down circuits showing red, slower circuits showing orange, faster circuits showing green.Also would be nice to use this to show circuit saturation- meaning Its a 10gig port that is consistently pushing 10gig of fragmented data. as opposed to a circuit that is pushing almost no data per second. Would be interesting to display it on a circuit with a sort of animated pulse showing the particular "speed" of a circuit - Similar to something like this:https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:640/format:webp/1*tf0ZfDAcMxibL1mbZVP_XA.gif

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    leadwestNew Participant

    interactive Map zoom/transitions from site to device groups, to individual device and ports.Open

    -Zooming effect: Basically be able to interact with the map at different levels without changin maps.a single map that would be able to seemlessly display sites- -click a site that would zoom in to display a view of all the devices within that site-click a device to display only directly connected devices-click on a router or switch would zoom into specific operational stats of that device and its ports-click a port on that device would zoom in to display port information and the endpoints connecting through that port- etc etc.This would be very similar to how google maps transitions between global, state, city, street, etc

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    leadwestNew Participant

    Isometric "3d" mapsOpen

    I would like to be able to create themed isometric layouts like in the examples below.  

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    leadwestNew Participant

    Switch port icon and other Custom icons for devices (imported or netbrain built-in options)Open

    Having a few more device icon options within the maps would be nice, but I’d really like to have an option when using the “expanded view” to have face ports that can be individually mapped from port to port.It would be nice to be able to customize the icons of a particular device or group on the map. I would personally like to be able to import vendor provided icons- like you can in visio as shown above. But even if not a generic 12port, 24 port, 48port options would be nice. 

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    leadwestNew Participant

    honeycomb (and other) grids for MapsOpen

    Currently we have snapping and I’m excited about that. Currently it is only vertical and horizontal.I would like to see different "Grids" for the layout of the map that you can use to “Snap” your device icons to. These snap grids would come in Hexagonal, trianglular, isometric, honeycomb,etc. basically faint guidelines in different shapes (match the shape of the devices to the shape of the map grids.

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    mrigoulotNew Participant

    Feature - Update Map OptionsOpen

    One issue we tend to have, is that our large site maps can change from time to time, and while you can set the benchmark to update maps automatically, it resets positioning as well. Having to re-drag 10 switches is easy, 300+ switches, not so much. There is a semi-workaround where you set the map layout, then unset it in the map layout manager. But it’s a very convoluted process that is easily broken if someone doesn’t know any better.  It would be nice, both in the benchmark and within the map, that when you update maps, there’s advanced options.My suggestions for enable/disable check boxes:Update Devices (Adds new ones, removes old ones) Update Links Reset device positions to default map layout. 

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    Forum|Forum|2 years ago
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    Andy KrapfNew Participant

    Import Background as a picture fileOpen

    I would like to be bale to import a picture file (png, jpg, other format) as a background so that I can overlay my network diagram on it.  This will provide a spacial relationship for network devices within my facility and also for my WAN.

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    Carsten.SchmidtBrainy

    Provide information on failed qappOpen

    Hi,I have several scheduled Qapps searching for various kinds of errors. When the result is empty, meaning the qapp ran but no error was found, there is no CSV published. Instead of providing no information which could be interpreted as a Qapp error, please provide confirmation that the Qapp ran successfully but no result was produced.

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    Professor_MattNew Participant

    Schedule Intent Task via System Benchmark TaskOpen

    Please add the option to have Scheduled Intent Tasks execute after a Benchmark just like we currently can with DVT and Qapp tasks. Thanks! :)

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    Carsten.SchmidtBrainy

    Change Execute CLI ExportOpen

    When I execute a CLI command on many devices of a map using the Execute CLI Command and then export it, I get a ZIP file with one file per device. I would like to use an option to export all results in one file.ThanksCarsten

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    Dug1609New Participant

    Network Intent 'How-To' seriesOpen

    Using Camtasia (or similar) screen video capture software, create a series of video’s showing fully narrated “Dirt Simple” Network Intents, and then progressing through to more complex intents.The goal is to help the majority of NetBrain users who’ve never used a Network Intent to move from ground zero to at least a novice working knowledge of how to use Network Intents.For example: Start with how to create a network intent which starts with a simple ‘Show Run’ for an access switch. Import the Show Run data into a Network Intent. Parse and create a variable for the size of the log table. Add steps to change the log size to 64000. Show deployment running on one switch. Show deployment running on 4 or 5 switches just as easily. Show how to only update specific switches.Innovate and add complexity from there.

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    SteveBrainNew Participant

    Support for Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD)Open

    Cisco Firepower Threat Defense devices use separate interfaces for SNMP and CLI, while Netbrain Fine Tune only allows for a single management IP for both CLI and SNMP. As a result, Cisco FTDs that are discovered via SNMP are not accessible via CLI. Attempts to allow SNMP on the CLI interface on the FTDs have failed to allow Netbrain to properly discover and access these devices, and per Netbrain Support there is no ETA on supporting these devices.

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