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QUESTION POSED ON: 09 February 2005
How do I document a network? What should I start with?

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EXPERT RESPONSE
Begin with Visio or LanFlow Net Diagrammer to document your network. If you use Cisco routers and switches, you can also run CiscoWorks.

Our Guide to network administration has an excellent section on network documentation.

Also read Conducting a network inventory, Part 1 and Part 2.


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