Define a DCIM Custom Object…in 60 Seconds
By Jan Durnhofer - November 19, 2015Almost every DCIM solution comes with standard objects such as model floors, racks, devices or power & cooling elements; many solutions will probably offer some virtual equipment, circuits and cables. There are even some vendors who may model less common things – such as panels or doors – but inevitably, you will need something modeled…
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Network Documentation: Visualizing Devices in Multiple Views
By Jason Sherman - November 9, 2015Here’s another post in our series – Adventures in Network Documentation. Wouldn’t it be easy if all of your stakeholders only needed to see the same view of your networks? It would also be great if we all had five day weekends and free ice cream for all…dream on, right? The reality is that, in…
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The #1 Reason Your DCIM Tool May Not Deliver
By Jan Durnhofer - October 26, 2015Extra, extra! DCIM vendors recently discovered something earth-shattering: customers just need a tool that is easy to use and flexible so that it can adjust to a set of specific problems in their Data Center… Further, it seems that customers have been mostly unfazed by all the psychobabble, acronym changes and other gimmicks that DCIM vendors have been…
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If Only DCIM Vendors Had Tinder Accounts
By Hannah Ash - October 19, 2015Considering purchasing DCIM software for your organization? If so, you’ve probably identified which pain points you need the software to solve, but you may not have given as much thought to the vendor with whom you will be working. Data center infrastructure management software is an investment, and just as you wouldn’t buy a car…
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Stop Throwing Hail Mary Passes & Just Document the Network
By Jason Sherman - October 15, 2015Ah, network documentation: one of the most tedious tasks in IT. When you have to start from square one, it’s even more tedious. It’s also incredibly important. Proper network documentation helps you troubleshoot problems faster, gets new employees up to speed and saves time (and money) dealing with contractors and advisors. In short, it’s worth it…
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Got Zombie Devices? Don’t Call Ghostbusters…
By Jason Sherman - October 5, 2015Our last blog was Zombie Cables focusing on DCIM software… but what about zombie devices? Now, those things can be a real drain: on your electric bill, on security, on documentation and on troubleshooting problems. It’s the stuff no one really knows about. You’ve probably had a conversation like this before: “Hey Bill ,what is that…
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Kill Those Zombie Cables Haunting Your Data Center
By Jan Durnhofer - September 24, 2015It’s been a few weeks since we posted our last DCIM blog (a 4-part series on choosing a DCIM software). What have we been up to? We were rolling out the newest version of our DCIM and network documentation software netTerrain. As part of this release, we added some outstanding features, including a few that…
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GN Newsletter #6: netTerrain 6.5 Released
By Hannah Ash - September 14, 2015We’re well into 2015 by now, and it’s been a great year for Graphical Networks. We are pleased to announce that the newest version of netTerrain has been released:details are below. We are also planning to make an appearance at the upcoming Data Center World – it’s taking place right on our stomping grounds here…
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Does Your Network Have a Security Blanket?
By Jason Sherman - September 4, 2015Sometimes, after a long day, I just need to curl up with a nice blanket on a cold and stormy night to help feel extra secure. Of course, my pit bull helps, as well. Occasionally, whether it’s an actual blanket or something else, we all need that feeling of comfort. Do I ever wake up…
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New Network Documentation & DCIM Webinar Series
By Fred Koh - September 2, 20152015 has brought new initiatives and growth to Graphical Networks: as a response to increasing demand, we are pleased to announce our new webinar series, Meet netTerrain. The series will zoom in on our powerful DCIM and Network Documentation software netTerrain. Jason Sherman, Sales Engineering and Support Services Manager, will be presenting the Meet netTerrain series….
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How To Start Documenting the Network Right Now
By Jason Sherman - August 27, 2015OK: so I waited and I got busy. I said tomorrow will be the day….then tomorrow came and went. Now, I have a bunch of updates to put into the system and changes and – oh – where did I leave that piece of paper on which I wrote everything down? How do you keep…
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Our Network Documentation Support Portal: Videos are Worth a Thousand Words
By Hannah Ash - August 25, 2015As the marketing communications specialist for Graphical Networks, I’m proud of the comprehensive support portal our company offers clients. From software updates to feature requests, custom modeling and lightening fast response rates, our clients receive the best support available today. Graphical Networks is one of the leading providers of network documentation solutions today, and as…
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