Server/Network Management Software

[TechBoyJK]

Is there any free/inexpensive applications that are good for managing infrastructure? I'm not talking about managing the servers themselves, just the topology.

ex. I want an app where I can detail every server on the network, every switch, etc. and then display it as a diagram (2d/3d). I'd want to list everything important about the server. Hostname, ip's, nics, hdd's, raid config, OS, installed apps, special config info, shares, etc. etc.

Then as I add entries, it can build relationships, display relationship info in charts, etc.

Any recommendations?

 

[imagoon]

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[imagoon]

Um, how did I get up on top?

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I think Spiceworks does this for free.

 

[pmark]

Yup, i use Spiceworks and it does a good job.

 

[SpatiallyAware]

Spiceworks will do it but in my opinion if this is a microsoft shop you might as well go with SCCM.

 

[TechBoyJK]

Spiceworks is pretty cool. Checked it out yesterday. Can you get it without ads?

 

[Lifted]

Spiceworks does the job, as long as you and your company are okay with it phoning home with details of all nodes on your network.

 

[Tsaico]

Nagios for me. it is a little complicated at first, but their core suite with different front ends is pretty effective.