Network Reports

Your organization requires constant access to information in order to enhance performance reviews and decision-making processes. Network Configuration Manager's network reports fulfill this need by providing extensive data about the diverse devices in your network.

Administrators can promptly utilize these reports in the event of a potential issue with any device and identify the underlying cause of the failures. Within Network Reports, Network Configuration Manager offers a range of specific reports.

Key features of network management report

  • Gain insights into the complete inventory of network devices and configurations.
  • Monitor the overall health of your network.
  • Gain a holistic perspective on device auditing.
  • Monitor the status of configuration backups for proactive management and troubleshooting.

Types of network reports

Hardware Inventory Report

In a large network infrastructure, there will be an array of devices supported by multiple vendors, including different device types and models. Administrators may find it challenging to keep tabs on all these devices and their respective manufacturers. This is where the Hardware Inventory Report becomes invaluable.

This report offers a comprehensive summary of the hardware specifications for all the devices in your network, detailing specific components and their current operational status.

The report covers a range of details, including IP addresses, device types, series, and models, as well as operating system versions, serial numbers, and End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) information. Additionally, it provides chassis specifications such as CPU, DRAM size, flash size, and more. Furthermore, you have the flexibility to export this report in PDF, Excel, and CSV formats, or send it via email if required. Also, if you've established device groups, you can view the report for a specific group of devices.

To access this report, navigate to Reports -> Locate and click Hardware Inventory Report within the Network Reports section.

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Firmware Inventory Report

In a large network environment, it is imperative to monitor firmware details vigilantly, including the operating system specifics of all devices. Neglecting this aspect of the network could potentially result in significant network disruptions.

The Firmware Inventory Report provides a comprehensive overview of the operating system details for each device within your network infrastructure, including the type and version of the operating system.

This report includes essential information such as device type, OS type, OS version, and device count. For instance, if you have five Cisco routers and need to ascertain their OS versions, this report allows you to easily identify the OS type and version for these five devices. Upon further exploration of the device type, it furnishes detailed information about the five routers, including host name, IP address, series, and model.

Moreover, you have the flexibility to export this report in both PDF and CSV formats, or send it via email if necessary. Additionally, if you have organized device groups, you can view the report for a specific group of devices.

To access this report, navigate to Reports -> Locate and click Firmware Inventory Report within the Network Reports section.

Network monitoring report  

Device Inventory Report

In expansive network environments, diverse device types from various vendors are typically used. For administrators, manually tracking all these device types and vendors can be a challenging task, potentially leading to a lack of clarity.

The Device Inventory Report offers a comprehensive overview of all devices within your network infrastructure, including their respective series and model of device type. This provides a clear and organized view.

This report provides key details such as device type, series, model, and device count. You can access additional information such as the host names and IP addresses of the devices when delving into specific device types. For instance, if there are approximately 50 Cisco routers—specifically the 2500 series and 2612 models—this report will present detailed information about each of these specific Cisco routers, including their IP addresses and host names.

You also have the flexibility to export this report in both PDF and CSV formats, or send it via email if necessary. Additionally, if you have organized device groups, you can view the report for a specific group of devices.

To access this report, navigate to Reports -> Locate and click Device Inventory Report within the Network Reports section.

Network performance report  

Network Health Status Report

The utmost priority for network devices lies in their overall health. The status of configuration backups, synchronization of startup and running configurations, and compliance adherence serve as critical indicators of device health. Manually, administrators might overlook these aspects.

The Network Health Status Report provides a consolidated view, ensuring that administrators are promptly informed about the key health metrics of their devices. This includes backup status, configuration synchronization, and compliance status, all conveniently accessible in one interface. This is invaluable in maintaining optimal health for all devices.

This report presents essential details like host name, device type, model, last backup status, synchronization status between startup and running configurations, and compliance status. For example, if you have a crucial router that demands meticulous attention to maintain its health, this report will furnish the necessary details, enabling prompt action as needed.

You have the flexibility to export this report in both PDF and CSV formats, or send it via email if necessary. Additionally, if you have organized device groups, you can view the report for a specific group of devices.

To access this report, navigate to Reports -> Locate and click Network Health Status Report within the Network Reports section.

 

Device Management Status Report

The report provides a breakdown of device information including its host name, backup status, utilized protocol, and whether real-time change detection is activated. This proves advantageous for administrators in their efforts to monitor protocols and enable real-time change detection for critical devices, if it's currently inactive.

You have the flexibility to export this report in both PDF and CSV formats, or send it via email if necessary. Additionally, if you have organized device groups, you can view the report for a specific group of devices.

To access this report, navigate to Reports -> Locate and click Device Management Status Report within the Network Reports section.

Network management report  

Device Audit Report

In a network setup, maintaining a comprehensive overview of device statuses—including details about who performed what operations and when—is of paramount importance. Achieving this manually can be a strenuous task, and the absence of thorough auditing can potentially lead to security vulnerabilities.

The Device Audit Report offers a proactive approach to preventing potential network disruptions by providing a consolidated view of all operations, including the individuals involved, actions taken, and timestamps—all on a single page.

This report includes crucial information like the device's host name, the operation executed, the responsible party, the timestamp of the action, and a description of the operation. This ensures that in the event of any unauthorized alterations, administrators can swiftly access comprehensive details for a seamless root cause analysis (RCA). Also, you have the flexibility to export this report in both PDF and CSV formats, or send it via email if necessary.

To access this report, navigate to Reports -> Locate and click Device Audit Report within the Network Reports section.

 

Network Backup Status Report

Configuration backups are critical in any network environment. They serve as a lifeline during unforeseen network disruptions, allow for a swift restoration of configurations, and the rapid recovery of the network. Maintaining vigilant oversight over this backup operation can be challenging in a manual setting.

The Network Backup Status Report offers real-time updates on the backup status of all devices within your network infrastructure, ensuring you are promptly informed.

This report includes essential details such as the device's host name, IP address, the status of the backup (whether it was successful or encountered a failure), the device template used, the device's series and model, as well as the timestamp of the last backup operation. You can easily filter the backup status in the report by toggling between options such as All, Success, Failure, or Not Backed Up. Additionally, the report provides a summary at the top and indicates how many devices fall under each status category: success or failure.

Furthermore, you have the flexibility to export this report in PDF, Excel, and CSV formats, or send it via email if required. Also, if you've established device groups, you can view the report for a specific group of devices.

To access this report, navigate to Reports -> Locate and click Network Backup Status Report within the Network Reports section.

 

Firmware Upgrade History Report

It's vital to monitor the firmware versions of your network devices to ensure they remain updated and safeguarded against potential vulnerabilities. However, manually tracking firmware versions in a network setting can be challenging.

The Firmware Upgrade History Report offers details on the firmware upgrade history of your devices, including timestamps for each upgrade, ensuring you are kept informed about their current status. This report contains crucial details such as the device's hostname, IP address, series, model, OS type, and the latest OS version. Additionally, it furnishes a comprehensive history of firmware updates for each device, including timestamps for each update.

Moreover, you have the option to export this report in PDF, Excel, or CSV formats, or share it via email if needed. Additionally, if you've organized your devices into groups, you can generate the report specifically for a chosen group of devices.

To access this report, navigate to Reports -> Locate and click Firmware Upgrade History Report within the Network Reports section.

 

Device Credential Profiles Report

Credentials are essential for ensuring the security of network devices. However, in a manual setup, administrators may find it challenging to create credentials for each device individually. That's why in Network Configuration Manager, we offer credential profiles that can be effortlessly created and linked to the necessary devices, saving valuable time.

The Device Credential Profiles Report furnishes comprehensive details about the various credential profiles, allowing you to stay informed about the available profiles and their associated devices. This report contains crucial details such as the device's hostname, IP address, profile name, protocol type, series, model, OS type, and OS version.

Furthermore, you can export this report in PDF, Excel, or CSV formats, or share it via email if required. Additionally, if you've organized your devices into groups, you can generate the report specifically for a selected group of devices.

To access this report, navigate to Reports -> Locate and click Device Credential Profiles Report within the Network Reports section.

 

CLI Device Credentials Report

In a large network, manually managing credentials for all devices can be a challenging task for network administrators. However, with the CLI Device Credentials Report, you can efficiently monitor the status of all device credentials. This report provides vital information, including the device's hostname, IP address, protocol type, login name, authentication mode, enable prompt, enable username, enable password type, and enable prompt.

Furthermore, you can export this report in PDF, Excel, or CSV formats, or share it via email if required. Additionally, if you've organized your devices into groups, you can generate the report specifically for a selected group of devices.

To access this report, navigate to Reports -> Locate and click CLI Device Credentials Report within the Network Reports section.

 

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FAQs on network reports

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