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Main features

  • Platform independent - runs on any version of UNIX or Windows 95/98/NT/2000.
  • Database independent - runs on most SQL databases, including MySQL, Oracle, MS-SQL, Sybase, PostgreSQL, Interbase, Informix, etc.
  • Ability to track essential network data and information.
  • Ability to record purchase and asset information.
  • Schematics, drawings, network browser and object editing fully integrated in a graphical user interface.
  • Complete user preferences and permissions.
  • Nets sessions and screen layouts can be saved and restored.
  • Report writer facility to customise and extract database information.
  • Plugins, extension API and external hook support to extend functionality.
  • Licensing based on the number of concurrent Nets users.

Nets benefits include the following

Nets can be deployed on any combination of platforms, including Windows 95/98/2000, NT, any version of UNIX, Linux, FreeBSD, etc. This allows Nets to fit into any common corporate environment without the need to purchase new hardware.

Nets supports most of the popular commercial and open source SQL databases available, allowing operation in virtually any organisation. This permits those organisations with databases to continue using their existing systems, and those organisations without an existing database are free to use Open Source or commercial databases as best suits their needs.

Managers can get answers to questions such as "what is the current state of the asset register?", "where is this particular piece of equipment?", "how much does the network cost to operate on a month to month basis?". This alleviates a constant source of frustration in any network environment and assists both financial and technical staff.

Network engineers can get answers to questions such as "what devices are deployed at this POP?", "how many interfaces are installed in this device?", "which telecommunications links have been ordered for the new POP?" "what IP addresses from the CIDR blocks are in use?".

Engineers will appreciate the ability to collect and maintain all of their network information in one single, well-organised system.

Access to the system is controlled by username and password, and all activity is logged to the audit trail. This allows the Nets administrator to define various levels of access to Nets objects, so that normal users can only view certain information, whilst privileged users can create, modify and delete other information. The audit trail maintains a complete log of all database activity.

Users can open and position any number of Nets screens which can be saved and restored between sessions. This allows users who access Nets frequently to set up a standard window layout which will be displayed each time they log in, thus speeding access to relevant information.

Organisations can purchase Nets with a license for only the number of concurrent users required. The total number of non concurrent users is not restricted. This permits an organisation to start with a limited license and add to it as more users require access.

Unlockable versions of Nets include 99% source code and an unlimited full-source version is available. Licenses can be upgraded at any time. Nets support contracts include all system upgrades for the duration of the contract.

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