SolarWinds UDT - Creating Network Maps

Creating Network Maps
Orion Network Atlas is a powerful tool for creating custom maps and network
diagrams. The maps created in Orion Network Atlas enable users to view a graphical
depiction of their network in the Orion Web Console. You can also use the maps to
create network documentation, which can then be printed and exported as needed.
Map objects may include monitored Orion nodes, interfaces, and volumes;
SolarWinds UDT managed ports; nested maps; and network links. The numerous
presentation options for your network maps include the following:
n A large set of predefined background colors, textures, and images is available
for you to use in your maps. You can also provide your own custom background
graphics.
n Real-time weather or natural disaster maps may be projected directly onto your
network maps using linked web graphics as a background.
n The shape, size, color, and style of map links may be customized to illustrate
the status or the relative bandwidth of associated objects.
n Map objects may be presented in a unique set of graphical styles to portray
network status
n Maps may be nested to selectively reveal increasing levels of map detail, and
the status of nested map child objects may be bubbled up to the parent map
Orion Network Atlas is also fully compatible with all network maps created with Orion
Map Maker used with earlier versions of SolarWinds UDT products. For more
information, see the SolarWinds Network Atlas Administrator Guide at
http://www.solarwinds.com/support/orionModules/modulesDoc.aspx.
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