® NetBrain Integrated Edition 7.0 Quick Start Guide Version 7.0b1 | Last Updated 2017-11-03 Copyright ©2004-2017 NetBrain Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................. 4 1.1. Signing Up ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4 1.2. Logging in to Your Domain ............................................................................................................................................... 5 1.3. Selecting a Domain ............................................................................................................................................................. 5 1.4. User Interface ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6 2. Documenting Your Network ..................................................................................................................................................... 7 2.1. Searching and Mapping ..................................................................................................................................................... 7 2.2. Extending Neighbors .......................................................................................................................................................... 9 2.3. Opening a Site Map .......................................................................................................................................................... 10 2.4. Design Reader .................................................................................................................................................................... 10 2.5. Creating Device Notes on Map ...................................................................................................................................... 11 2.6. Saving a Map ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11 2.7. Exporting to Visio .............................................................................................................................................................. 12 2.8. Updating a Map ................................................................................................................................................................. 13 2.9. Exporting Inventory Report ............................................................................................................................................ 13 3. Using A-B Path to Analyze Network Traffic ......................................................................................................................... 15 3.1. Mapping a Path ................................................................................................................................................................. 15 3.2. Saving a Path ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16 3.3. Running Qapp on a Path ................................................................................................................................................. 17 4. Using Data View to Demonstrate Network Design ............................................................................................................ 18 4.1. Creating a Data View from Templates .......................................................................................................................... 18 4.2. Applying Data Views on a Map ....................................................................................................................................... 19 4.3. Sharing a Data View .......................................................................................................................................................... 21 4.4. Editing Data Views on a Map .......................................................................................................................................... 21 5. Using Dashboard to Visualize Multi-Dimensional Data .................................................................................................... 25 5.1. Creating a Dashboard from a Map ............................................................................................................................... 26 5.2. Exporting a Word Document from Dashboard .......................................................................................................... 26 5.3. Saving a Dashboard .......................................................................................................................................................... 27 6. Using Instant Qapp to Decode Network Design ................................................................................................................ 28 6.1. Searching for CLI Commands and Mapping Matched Results ................................................................................ 30 7. Using Runbook to Automate Network Tasks ...................................................................................................................... 33 7.1. Executing a Runbook ........................................................................................................................................................ 33 7.2. Saving Runbook Analysis Results .................................................................................................................................. 35 7.3. Sharing a Map .................................................................................................................................................................... 35 7.4. Viewing Runbook Analysis Results ................................................................................................................................ 36 8. Working with Qapps and Tools .............................................................................................................................................. 38 8.1. Overall Health Monitor .................................................................................................................................................... 38 8.2. Running a Qapp ................................................................................................................................................................. 39 8.3. Retrieving Live Data .......................................................................................................................................................... 40 8.4. Executing CLI Commands................................................................................................................................................ 42 8.5. Browsing Activities ............................................................................................................................................................ 43 9. Comparing Network Changes ................................................................................................................................................ 45 9.1. Comparing Device Data on the Same Device ............................................................................................................. 45 9.2. Comparing Device Data between Two Devices .......................................................................................................... 46 1. Introduction Before starting out to experience NetBrain Integrated Edition, you will need the following preparations. 1. Signing Up 2. Logging in to Your Domain 3. Thin Client Overview It is highly recommended to use Google Chrome 51 or higher versions to experience the Thin Client of NetBrain Integrated Edition and zoom it at 100% to get the best view. If you need any help, please visit Online Help for more reference or contact NetBrain Support Team for further assistance. Dynamic Mapping . Documenting Your Network . Using A-B Path to Analyze Network Traffic . Using Data View to Demonstrate Network Design . Using Dashboard to Display Multi-Dimensional Data . Using Instant Qapp to Decode Network Design Executable Runbooks . Using Runbook to Automate Network Tasks . Working with Qapps and Tools 1.1. Signing Up 1. In your web browser, navigate to http(s)://<IP address of NetBrain Web Server>/. For example, https://10.10.3.141/. 2. In the end user login page, click Sign up. The Create Account page opens. 3. Enter the required information, such as email address, first name, last name and so on. 4 | NetBrain Integrated Edition 7.0b1 Quick Start Guide 4. Click Submit. Your registration application will be submitted to system administrator for acceptance. Afterward, you will receive a Welcome email in your registered email box. 5. Follow the instructions in the email to activate your user account. 1.2. Logging in to Your Domain 1. In your web browser, navigate to http(s)://<IP address of NetBrain Web Server>/. For example, https://10.10.3.141/. 2. In the login page, enter your username (or email address) and password. 3. Click Log In. Notes: –