Multi-tier Enterprise Architecture
Because it is a network appliance, Lumeta's IPsonar requires no installation or disruption to operations in order to completely scan a network - no matter how far-flung or numerous the resources are. IPsonar is made to handle large data sets as easily as it does small data sets. Thus, IPsonar is a true enterprise application, able to work efficiently in both large and small deployments.
IPsonar's three-tiered architecture is proven at the world's most complex networks and has been used to scan the entire Internet:
- Sensors. Accurate, complete network scanning is achieved through the use of network entry points called Sensors. These entry points are portable, providing flexibility to address even the most fast-changing networks.
- Scan Servers. These resources are positioned at appropriate points in the network to assure that business applications and even the lowest-speed network links are unaffected by IPsonar network traffic. Multiple scans can be run simultaneously.
- Report Servers . Functioning as the data repository, Report Servers separate report generation from scanning to further reduce IPsonar’s operational footprint. A single remote Report Server can support multiple Scan Servers.
IPsonar uses a pre-loaded, hardened configuration to simplify and assure security. Communication between IPsonar appliances is via HTTPS (SSL) and available in several configurations, so no changes to firewalls or network access control are required. The user interface supports signed digital certificates.
The number of systems required, and software-licensing costs depend on the size, complexity and segmentation of the network to be scanned. Lumeta IPsonar can also be run as a service. Lumeta offers an extensive suite of professional services, training and educational certifications.
Integration
With a bi-directional open API, and configurable custom attributes, Lumeta IPsonar provides users the ability to seamlessly integrate active network discovery data into existing IT and Security lifecycle, leveraging IPsonar’s network discovery reporting and powerful network mapping engines as a front end to operational network visualization.
For more information some of Lumeta's long standing technology partners, with whom we have working integrations on some of the world's largest and most senstive networks, please visit our Technology Partners section. |
