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Table of Contents
Configuring and Using NAV
Her you can find a number of documents that give you necessary information on how to configure and use NAV.
Getting started
Essential information to get you started using NAV:
- GettingStarted contains information you need after a completed installation.
- SeedEssentials Essential information needed for seeding the NAV database
- CategoriesAndTypes Explains NAVs concept of equipment categories and types.
- EquipmentTypes contains a list of types that you can add to your NAV installation
- SubnetsAndVlans Parameters that describe subnets, network types, network description.
Using the NAV tools
The home page
The status tool
The status tool gives an overview on operations; i.e. that all the network components and services are up and running.
Network Explorer
Network explorer displays the network resources in tree structured manner. You can drill down for details or use the search utility to locate what you are interested in.
The traffic Map
|The traffic map gives a graphical view of the network. Min/Max/Average load in a timeframe, or the current load.
The report tool
The report tool is a highly customizable report generator that displays information from the NAV-database. The report tool also links to the IP device center and to the IP address scope matrix view.
Statistics Statistics
Browse statistical data collected by NAV and
Statistics
- SortedStats gives some information about how to use and configure the sorted statistics tool.
The Machine Tracker
Layer 2 Traceroute
Syslog Analyzer
- arnold: Arnold is a switchport blocking tool. Use it to manually block switchports, or to run automated blocking raids.
- Edit database: See SeedEssentials
Messages
- AlertProfiles gives an overview on how the Alert Profile system works
Maintenance tasks
User administration
Device management

