Those features are valuable but I kind of want this the be a "user manual" type system only for our entire wisp. I want our techs to have access to everything that is currently rattling around in my brain. So basically a brain dump of all things wisp from me to the rest of the staff.
-Sean On Friday, August 5, 2016, Jesse Dupont <[email protected]> wrote: > NIPAP is great because it keeps track of the hierarchy in tree form, which > is invaluable for v6 (which it supports fully). > > On Aug 5, 2016, at 12:15 PM, Eric Kuhnke <[email protected] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> wrote: > > NIPAP might be way more than you need for IP address tracking. It's meant > for big ISPs that have multiple people doing stuff simultaneously with > their 10.0.0.0/8 and 172.16.0.0/12 space, and handles multiple VRFs. > > Also stuff like creating "pools" for new assignments that can be run > through an automation system, eg: "We need a /25 sized pool for the dhcpd > serving this segment of GPON customers". > > > On Fri, Aug 5, 2016 at 10:59 AM, Sean Heskett <[email protected] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> wrote: > >> Thanks Faisal! >> >> so far i-doit is the closest to the type of documentation system i'm >> looking for. it's still very data center oriented but it looks like it can >> be made to accomplish what i need. >> >> NIPAP is a confusing set of acronyms that i have no i idea where to begin >> with even understanding what it does. it seems like something that would >> replace IPPLAN. their entire web page is all acronyms :-/ >> >> confluence seems more like a group project/task management that also does >> some documentation. >> >> -sean >> >> >> On Thu, Aug 4, 2016 at 6:02 PM, Faisal Imtiaz <[email protected] >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> wrote: >> >>> I share your sentiment and pain....and there is a lot you are leaving >>> out ...related to keeping track of other bits of related information, >>> keeping it updated on a regular basis.... >>> >>> after trying lots of things... we are getting ready to pull the trigger >>> on this... >>> >>> https://www.i-doit.com/en/ >>> >>> It's a German Company... but the product is very interesting, very >>> flexible, and may get you thinking on a few other section of the business, >>> how you keep info, organize info etc. >>> >>> Do keep us posted on what you end up with. >>> >>> Faisal Imtiaz >>> Snappy Internet & Telecom >>> 7266 SW 48 Street >>> Miami, FL 33155 >>> Tel: 305 663 5518 x 232 >>> >>> Help-desk: (305)663-5518 Option 2 or Email: [email protected] >>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> *From: *"Sean Heskett" <[email protected] >>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> >>> *To: *[email protected] <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> >>> *Sent: *Thursday, August 4, 2016 6:20:09 PM >>> *Subject: *[AFMUG] network device map/wiki/management/database/d >>> ocumentation system >>> >>> Hey guys and gals, >>> I don't know if something like this already exists so i thought i'd ask >>> y'all before i went and created it. I basically need a complete >>> documentation system for our network infrastructure. >>> >>> -we have our network mapped in visio >>> -we have our network monitored in intermapper >>> -we have our network graphed in cacti >>> -i'm working on creating a wiki type page for all devices that has some >>> static info (like date put in service, a link to it's manual) and some >>> dynamic info (like Tx frequency) >>> -the devices all typically have a web config page >>> >>> I want to turn our visio maps into HTML so that you can click on the >>> device and bring up it's wiki page that either links to all the other pages >>> or includes the info on that wiki page etc. >>> >>> it seems like this is probably just a custom documentation database. >>> When i search on the google there are systems kind of like this but they >>> seem to be either too narrow minded (geared towards data center and server >>> infrastructure) or too broad...nothing seems to be "just right" >>> >>> does something like this currently exist? what do you use to keep track >>> of all this information? what would you recommend? >>> >>> Thanks! >>> >>> -Sean >>> >>> >> >
