Netdisco

What Netdisco is

Netdisco is a web-based network management tool for administrators, designed for networks ranging from small to very large. It collects IP and MAC address information into PostgreSQL using SNMP, command-line interfaces or device APIs. Administrators can search for a machine by address and identify its switch port, then turn that port off or change its VLAN or PoE status. Netdisco also inventories network hardware by model, vendor, software and operating system, and can retain historical information about system IPs and locations. It can display network diagrams and expose search and retrieval through an API. The software includes a web interface, backend daemon and command-line interface; its maker says it runs on Linux or Unix and provides Docker images. Installation requires Perl 5.10 or later and PostgreSQL 9.6 or later. Initial setup requires manually discovering at least one network device. Custom plugins can add web interface or backend behavior, commands and actions. The distribution is under a BSD license, and community help is available through an IRC channel and email list.