While off topic for this list, I do know the difference :)
Foundation Discovery is an agent-less discovery tool that finds information about items with an IP address. It uses standard os/network protocols to investigate the attributes of the system and installed software. It can discover computers, printers, routers, etc. More info - http://www.bmc.com/products/proddocview/0,2832,19052_19429_46233172_137607,00.html
Topology Discovery discovers the relationship between these items. For example, what hub or router a computer is using to access the network. It can also detect certain software relationships such as which Oracle database/server an application server is interacting with. More Info - http://www.bmc.com/products/proddocview/0,2832,19052_19429_31415203_119509,00.html
Configuration Discovery is part of the product line formerly known as Marimba. It installs an agent/client. With the agent it can determine a greater depth of information about the system. Obviously, this agent can only be installed on systems that allow installation so you can't install it on a printer for instance. It works in conjunction with BMC Configuration Automation for Clients to manage the software on your computers. More Info - http://www.bmc.com/products/proddocview/0,2832,19052_19429_18235410_106786,00.html
To really get the full picture, BMC recommends using all three. Run Foundation discovery to find everything on the network. Use the results to find targets for Configuration Discovery agent to be installed. Then use Topology discovery to bring it all together. All this information integrated via the CMDB gives you the ability to see the full picture via CI Viewer.
Kelly Deaver
(Yes, I work for BMC. This post reflects the opinions of the poster and not the official opinion of BMC)
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Subject: Difference between CD, TD, FD
From: Thirumavalavan Muthusamy NCS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Mon, September 08, 2008 1:59 am
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**Hi,I would like to know the difference between the various discovery tools such as Configuration Discovery, Foundation Discovery and Topolgy Discovery.
Can any one guide me?
Regards
Thiru
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