04-26-2020 04:25 PM
Hi,
What is the difference between Cisco FindIT and Cisco Smart Network Application? From what I've read, it seems like both kind of do the same thing.
Regards
Akhas
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04-26-2020 08:14 PM
FindIT Network Manager is licensed based on the number of devices in the network. You can download the software freely and run in evaluation mode indefinitely with up to ten network devices - routers, switches and wireless access points - in the network. Support in evaluation mode is best effort through this community, but as a consultant, that might still be the best model for you as it allows you to get to know the application and work with it with only a minimal investment. Have a look at the following links:
https://www.cisco.com/go/findit
https://www.cisco.com/go/findit-docs
https://www.cisco.com/go/findit-sw
Cheers,
Dave.
04-26-2020 05:24 PM
Hi Akhas,
At a high level they are similar in what they are trying to achieve, but there are a few key differences that will affect which application you choose. SNA is a very lightweight web application embedded in the switch firmware that provides a realtime view only of the network and only manages the Cisco Small Business switch platforms. FindIT also manages routers and access points, runs even when you are not actively using the application, and gives you the ability to view historical data. As a result though, it is a bit more heavyweight than SNA, and generally requires software to be installed on a PC or server somewhere in the network.
Hope that helps a bit.
Cheers,
Dave.
04-26-2020 06:14 PM
04-26-2020 07:36 PM
FindIT is only for the Small Business range of products. There are other tools better suited for the enterprise products such as DNA or Prime Infrastructure.
You are correct in observing that a number of the Small Business switches include the embedded probe software. However, this really needs to be used in conjunction with FindIT Network Manager to get full functionality. This will become even more important when the switch firmware is updated to support a version 2.x probe, as all of the user interface has moved from the probe to the manager from release 2.0 onwards.
Cheers,
Dave.
04-26-2020 07:41 PM
04-26-2020 08:14 PM
FindIT Network Manager is licensed based on the number of devices in the network. You can download the software freely and run in evaluation mode indefinitely with up to ten network devices - routers, switches and wireless access points - in the network. Support in evaluation mode is best effort through this community, but as a consultant, that might still be the best model for you as it allows you to get to know the application and work with it with only a minimal investment. Have a look at the following links:
https://www.cisco.com/go/findit
https://www.cisco.com/go/findit-docs
https://www.cisco.com/go/findit-sw
Cheers,
Dave.
04-26-2020 08:18 PM
Many thanks!
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