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Dynamic Network Patching solution?

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by kuzkuz

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Hey,

I'm looking for a dynamic solution to document network patching, I was searching both the internet for applications like this or to create something with Visio, Excel and Access with no success.

What I want it to do is:
1. have a list of all ports, what network type it has and other misc information.
2. Layout image of the Ports panels (in the rack) - with representation of colors of the connected network.
3. Layout image of the office - with representation of colors of the connected network.

These 3 modules should be linked and give a real-time information (based on a manual update). I tried using the Visio change color by value, but it doesn't update very well.

Would appreciate if you know anything like this, which is for me the ultimate Network admin dream :)

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by kuzkuz

Thanks for suggestion, The Dude app is pretty nice, but is more network device based tool, then a Port specific tool.

Any other ideas?

by kuzkuz

Hey Pete,

You are correct, there's no avoiding manual update, and I already have a spreadsheet for this matter, I'm only looking for a nice way to display so it would make sense and also imporve tracking.

by kuzkuz

I found one solution which is called PatchManager found at http://www.patchmanager.com

I would try and get the demo and see how it works though I doubt if I can it purchased. would prefer something based on MS applications.

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