Take a network inventory with NetworkView

When you right-click on any device on the map, you'll see a large context menu that allows you to access many other functions of the NetworkView program, as shown in Figure D.

Figure D

Right-clicking an item on the map reveals a context map that gives you access to many of NetworkView's other functions. However, in the case of a network inventory, the Edit Note command is of particular interest. Selecting it brings up the Note window, in which you can add other pertinent information that you may need as you plan your consulting job, as shown in Figure E.

Figure E

Using the Note window, you can add more specific information about each workstation.

In addition to the graphical map view, NetworkView can display the information in one of six spreadsheet-like views called Lists. To access one of these Lists, just click the List View button on the toolbar or pull down the Window menu and select the corresponding item. For example, Figure F shows the Standard List view. You can then print this view by clicking the Print button on the toolbar.

Figure F

NetworkView can display the network inventory in a spreadsheet-like view.

Learning more You can find out more about using NetworkView by accessing its Help system. You'll find detailed instructions on performing each of NetworkView's functions. The Help system also comes with a five-part tutorial that walks you through each of the functions that NetworkView performs. Getting a copy of NetworkView As I mentioned, NetworkView is available as a shareware program that you can download from the author's site, NetworkView Software. The shareware version is only slightly limited in that the export functions are disabled and, of course, you'll see registration reminders just about everywhere you go. However, all of the features you really need to evaluate the product are fully functional. If you like what you see, purchasing a single user license for $59 will allow you to take advantage of all of NetworkView's features and remove the registration reminders. NetworkView runs on Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP. On NT/2000/XP, you must have administrator rights to use the Discovery and Monitoring modes.

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