The Power of IT Documentation for Network Specialists

The Power of IT Documentation for Network Specialists

By - February 8, 2023

As a network documentation specialist, you know that keeping track of all the details of an organization’s network infrastructure is no small feat. From maintaining current network diagrams to inventory and configuration information, there’s a lot to keep track of. And let’s face it, trying to remember which switch is connected to what, where that…

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Simplifying IT Changes: How Network Documentation & Visualization Software Can Help

Simplifying IT Changes: How Network Documentation & Visualization Software Can Help

By - January 30, 2023

Managing IT infrastructure is not an easy task: change is constant when it comes to your IT (as you already know… all too well!). Because keeping track of all the changes happening within your IT landscape is nothing short of a juggling act, having a solid IT change management process in place (and the right…

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Less is More: Avoid Multiple IT Documentation Tools

Less is More: Avoid Multiple IT Documentation Tools

By - December 7, 2022

If you manage IT infrastructure, it’s easy to think of your facility’s different areas as being substantially separate from one another. Need to manage your data center assets and facilities? There’s DCIM software for that. Managing the network? Well, there’s network documentation software for that, right? Managing the fiber plant? How about using GoogleEarth, spreadsheets,…

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Here’s Why Most Network Engineers Still Use Visio/Spreadsheets

Here’s Why Most Network Engineers Still Use Visio/Spreadsheets

By - November 18, 2022

If you’re stuck still using Visio, spreadsheets, or a combination of the two for your network documentation, you’re not alone. I talk to network engineers from a variety of organizations every day, and I’ve learned this: most network folks are stuck using Visio and spreadsheets for documentation…despite the abundance of tools on the market and…

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DCIM vs. BMS

DCIM vs. BMS

By - September 30, 2022

At Graphical Networks, one of our main focus points is helping our customers optimize their Data Center Operations with an efficient Data Center Infrastructure (DCIM) system. Now, a Data Center can also be considered a building and, as such, the building contains many elements outside of the usual purview of a DCIM solution; these elements…

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Industry Spotlight: Fiber Mapping Software for University & College Campuses

Industry Spotlight: Fiber Mapping Software for University & College Campuses

By - August 30, 2022

Managing a university or college’s IT infrastructure and fiber is no easy feat: with campus expansions, satellite locations, and an endless parade of new technologies placing demands on your fiber (Harvard has a wired forest, believe it or not — and University of Florida is piloting connected vehicle infrastructure). We make netTerrain: IT documentation software…

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Industry Spotlight: DCIM & OSP Software for Cruise Operators

Industry Spotlight: DCIM & OSP Software for Cruise Operators

By - August 1, 2022

Cruising today isn’t what it was 20 years ago – not even close! As reliance on technology has taken root across the globe, cruise operators have had to pivot to keep up with the demand. While that’s good news for IT job stability, it’s a lot of work for you and your team. It’s not…

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Need to Document Your Fiber Network? What to Expect

Need to Document Your Fiber Network? What to Expect

By - July 29, 2022

Do you need to document your fiber network? Here’s some bad news: don’t expect it to be easy. You’re probably thinking: “Wow, that’s a positive note to kick this blog off on, right? Please continue. I’m really excited now…!” Allow me one more minute to make my case: Fiber Documentation: The Good News Ok, ok…maybe…

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Industry Spotlight: Why Use Fiber Mapping Software for Your Theme Park?

Industry Spotlight: Why Use Fiber Mapping Software for Your Theme Park?

By - July 26, 2022

Over the years, we’ve sold our fiber mapping software (netTerrain OSP) to various teams that work with theme and amusement parks. We’ve heard great feedback from the teams that buy netTerrain to take control of their fiber: they’re very happy they bought it as, for them, it’s been a game changer. Theme parks have large…

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Getting Started with REST API: Part 3 (Collections, Filters, Expansions)

Getting Started with REST API: Part 3 (Collections, Filters, Expansions)

By - July 25, 2022

Welcome back to the final post in our series on getting started with netTerrain’s REST API. In the first blog post we reviewed some of the basic setup procedures to get started with the netTerrain REST API. In the second blog post, we delved a bit deeper into data retrieval, writing into netTerrain and deleting…

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The One DCIM Feature That’s a Deal Breaker

The One DCIM Feature That’s a Deal Breaker

By - July 20, 2022

When it comes to Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), we’ve often written articles in this blog about how features shouldn’t necessarily guide your decision making. Why? All the features in the world won’t make up for software that isn’t usable, updated frequently, or scalable. When it comes to features, what really matters is that the…

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Boutique DCIM vs. Big DCIM

Boutique DCIM vs. Big DCIM

By - July 19, 2022

If you’re in the market for a data center infrastructure management solution (DCIM), you want to find the best solution you can. You need to buy something that will deliver on its promises, and, when you’re looking at the various features and vendors out there, you might find yourself a bit lost. Before you jump…

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