Automated Network Discovery
with StableNet®
Discovery &
Inventory
Network Configuration & Change
Fault Management &
Root Cause Analysis
Performance &
Service
Manual or Automated Network Discovery – What Do You Need?
A network discovery tool helps you find all devices, hosts, and services connected to your network.
In small environments—like home networks or small offices—you can often get by with manual methods such as scripts, IP scanners, or simple tools.
However, as your network grows or becomes more complex, manual discovery becomes time-consuming, unreliable, and hard to manage. In these cases, using an automated network discovery tool is not just useful—it’s essential.
Free tools or scripts can be enough if
- You know your network very well (e.g., home or small business)
- You don’t need 24/7 monitoring
- Manual scans every now and then are fine
- You only need basic network data: Which devices are online, their IP addresses and open ports
An advanced network discovery tool is needed if
- Your network includes multiple subnets or VLANs
- You require automatic monitoring, alerts, or logs
- Devices are behind firewalls, VPNs, or block ping (ICMP)
- You want to track network changes regularly
- You work in a team or collaborate with external admins
A professional network discovery tool helps you stay in control, save time, and reduce errors.
…your network is large, dynamic, distributed, or security-critical—and when you also need the ability to continuously monitor, log activity, and respond to changes or incidents in real time.
4 Reasons to Choose StableNet® for your network discovery and inventory management
StableNet® is a leading platform for automated network and service management.
Unlike other tools that only focus on performance metrics, StableNet® delivers a holistic approach to network discovery and beyond. Say goodbye to using many different systems. With StableNet® , you can manage your whole network from one platform.
All-in-One Network Management
The discovered inventory data is seamlessly integrated into other modules like fault and performance management. With just one discovery job, you not only see what’s in your network—you also immediately gain visibility into issues and performance metrics across the infrastructure.
No matter the size or pace of your network growth, StableNet® adapts. Our solution has flexible deployment models and cost-effective options. This allows it to grow from small setups to large global systems.
Powerful Automation Built-In
Automation is at the core of StableNet®. Save time and cut costs through intelligent workflows. StableNet® helps you simplify even the most complex, custom tasks — while driving down both OPEX and CAPEX.
In addition to ready-to-use discovery jobs, our solution allows you to fully customize your discovery processes. Configuration is highly flexible and can be adapted to your needs using XML-based definitions.
How to run an automated network discovery with StableNet®
Set what to scan (e.g. IP ranges) and how (SNMP, WMI). Use templates for reusable setups.
One Plattform. All Networks.
StableNet® is completely vendor- and technology-independent. Whether you’re using Cisco, Juniper, Huawei, SNMP, CLI, API, or proprietary systems – our network discovery tool integrates seamlessly into any heterogeneous infrastructure.
No more isolated tools. No more silos. Just one unified solution for complete network management and discovery.
More than just network discovery
Performance & Service
Continuously measure KPIs and monitor SLAs to stay in control
Network Configuration & Change
Fault Management & Root Cause Analysis
Trusted by Enterprises and Telcos Worldwide
StableNet® ’s proven scalability, flexibility, and vendor neutrality make it a preferred choice for organizations operating complex IT environments globally.
Find out why StableNet® is so popular. Request a demo today.
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Automated Network Discovery
Create and maintain a detailed inventory of all your IT assets
Cisco ACI
Unify your network management environment
Frameworx, eTOM, SID
Cross-vendor networks and services management
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Datacenter Automation
Simplify your datacenter administration
Discovery Function
A blueprint for infrastructure and connectivity
Tagging & Grouping
A key to automation
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