This series of short videos will introduce you to the benefits of Industrial HiVision Network Management Software, and explain how you as a network administrator can get the most from these benefits in your daily work. Each video in this series covers a separate topic within network management, and is independent of the other videos. You do not need to view them in the suggested order. So just jump into the topics that interest you the most.
Part 1: Overview
Part 2: Architecture
Part 3: Topology
Part 4: Graphical User Interface Part 1
Part 5: Graphical User Interface Part 2
Part 6: Status Visualization
Part 7: Virtual LANs
Part 8: Power over Ethernet
Part 9: Network Security
Part 10: Wireless LAN
Part 11: MultiConfig for Installation
Part 12: MultiConfig for Live Operation
Part 13: Application Security
Part 14: Event Logging
Part 15: Event Handling
Part 16: Asset Management
Part 17: Tools Part 1
Part 18: Tools Part 2
Part 19: SCADA Integration
Part 20: Licensing
Part 21: Training
Part 22: Conclusion
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Part 1: Overview
This series of short videos will introduce you to the benefits of Industrial HiVision Network Management Software, and explain how you as a network administrator can take advantage of this functionality in your daily work. Each video in this series covers a separate topic within network management. Presented by Mark Cooksley. #PlainlyExplained -
Part 2: Architecture
Getting the network management architecture right is a key step towards a successful application roll-out. This video describes how you can deploy Industrial HiVision clients and servers to configure and supervise your network most efficiently. Presented by Mark Cooksley. #PlainlyExplained -
Part 3: Topology
The topology map is the foundation of your network management software. Industrial HiVision offers intuitive and scalable topology maps. Multiple techniques for discovering and mapping network devices ensure that your maps are accurately populated. Presented by Mark Cooksley. #PlainlyExplained -
Part 4: Graphical User Interface Part 1
Industrial HiVision originated as a network management tool for industrial networks. As a result it offers many graphical tools to manage complex networks. Its intuitive visual representations will give you far more information than a page full of text. Presented by Mark Cooksley. #PlainlyExplained -
Part 5: Graphical User Interface Part 2
This video describes additional graphical mechanisms provided by Industrial HiVision to facilitate your daily life as a network administrator. There are almost certainly some ideas that you have not come across before. Learn how you can benefit from these innovative concepts. Presented by Mark Cooksley. #PlainlyExplained -
Part 6: Status Visualization
Many IT network management applications are heavily text-based. Industrial HiVision stands out by offering topology maps featuring extensive colored status displays. You can use colors to highlight any network condition which you consider deserves attention from the network operator. Presented by Mark Cooksley. #PlainlyExplained -
Part 7: Virtual LANs
Fault-finding a network which is supporting VLANs presents a challenge, because it is not possible to visualize an individual VLAN. Industrial HiVision can display a topology map per VLAN so you can see precisely which switches, connections and end devices are members of the VLAN. Presented by Mark Cooksley. #PlainlyExplained -
Part 8: Power over Ethernet
The Industrial Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 are resulting in a huge increase in the number of connected devices. This in turn is driving the demand for Power over Ethernet. Industrial HiVision provides you with comprehensive information about your PoE usage both at switch and port level. Presented by Mark Cooksley. #PlainlyExplained -
Part 9: Network Security
Industrial HiVision offers many tools to help you secure your network against cyber-attacks. It can also highlight potential vulnerabilities with your network configuration, and assist you to lock down your network infrastructure. Take advantage of these tools to enhance your network security. Presented by Mark Cooksley. #PlainlyExplained -
Part 10: Wireless LAN
WLAN access points and bridges are components of the network and they need to be visualized. Industrial HiVision can display point to point bridge links as well as connections between clients and access points. This gives you a consistent view of the complete network. Presented by Mark Cooksley. #PlainlyExplained -
Part 11: MultiConfig for Installation
Network installation costs time and money. Every mistake is expensive. Industrial HiVision offers a tool called MultiConfig, which allows you to configure multiple devices simultaneously. This reduces installation time and avoids costly mistakes. It even works with third-party devices. Presented by Mark Cooksley. #PlainlyExplained -
Part 12: MultiConfig for Live Operation
A network administrator has many regular tasks. Changing passwords. Rolling out security patches. Updating configuration files. The MultiConfig tool in Industrial HiVision facilitates all these tasks with just a few mouse clicks. Presented by Mark Cooksley. #PlainlyExplained -
Part 13: Application Security
Industrial HiVision is a powerful tool, so it is important to control who has access to this application. User management ranges from local accounts to integration into Active Directory. As a result, roles and permissions can be tailored to comply with your corporate security requirements. Presented by Mark Cooksley. #PlainlyExplained -
Part 14: Event Logging
Event logs are an important source of information. Industrial HiVision provides comprehensive factual information, presented in an intelligible way. Text-based and graphical displays offer various levels of detail, ensuring you have the right amount of information for every situation. Presented by Mark Cooksley. #PlainlyExplained -
Part 15: Event Handling
If an event occurs, you or your network operators need to know immediately. Industrial HiVision offers many ways to keep you informed. To facilitate event correlation, you can also select which events should be forwarded to a central location for analysis. Presented by Mark Cooksley. #PlainlyExplained -
Part 16: Asset Management
You need to know what equipment your company owns and where it is located. Industrial HiVision can provide you with this information in various levels of detail and in convenient formats. The information is collected in real-time, using SNMP or EtherNet/IP. Presented by Mark Cooksley. #PlainlyExplained -
Part 17: Tools Part 1
It is always good to know that you have got the right tools for the job. Over the years our customers have asked us for many software tools. We have integrated these tools directly into Industrial HiVision, to help all our customers with their administrative tasks. Presented by Mark Cooksley. #PlainlyExplained -
Part 18: Tools Part 2
In this video you will learn about tools for fault finding, performance management, and long-term reporting. Plus a couple that may surprise you. Industrial HiVision offers you the tools that will lighten your workload and increase the availability of your network. Presented by Mark Cooksley. #PlainlyExplained -
Part 19: SCADA Integration
If you are running an industrial network, you probably want to supervise it in your SCADA application. Industrial HiVision provides built-in OPC servers as a northbound interface to industrial applications. Presented by Mark Cooksley. #PlainlyExplained -
Part 20: Licensing
Some software vendors have complex licensing mechanisms which make it difficult to calculate the real cost of the application. Industrial HiVision uses a transparent licensing system so you can easily calculate your total cost of ownership. Presented by Mark Cooksley. #PlainlyExplained -
Part 21: Training
There is no “one size fits all” for training. Each person has different requirements. So there are many training opportunities available for Industrial HiVision, ranging from self-paced tutorials to instructor-led education and certification. Presented by Mark Cooksley. #PlainlyExplained -
Part 22: Conclusion
You have reached the final video in the series. Here we will recap what you have learned, and make some suggestions for the way forward. And remember, to supervise up to 16 nodes, a fully functioning version of Industrial HiVision is free of charge forever. Presented by Mark Cooksley. #PlainlyExplained
