Graphic displays show network managers how their networks are configured and provide vital information on the physical and logical connection of each device within the network. Managers can schedule this discovery process to automatically update the location of each user based on the frequency of physical moves, adds, and changes within their organizations. Managers can run queries to quickly locate workstations connected throughout the network. A new user interface for traffic management within CWSI simplifies access to traffic flow and switch port utilization data. This retooling has simplified the setup and capture of traffic data across Catalyst switches as part of its auto recognition and auto report-generation capabilities.
Network managers can easily extract traffic data and generate reports.
CWSI is an integral part of campus-based switched internetworks. Managers can answer such questions as who is using the network, how exactly is bandwidth being used, what is the associated cost, and what types of usage should be encouraged or discouraged. By determining bandwidth usage, network managers can apply chargebacks by department or by customer in a service territory. They also can identify specific network usage and requirements not only by department, but by application, device, or individual user.