So, I'm confused, now? How does the Flows know what name to put instead of IP? Does it use the PTR record in the DNS? __________________________________________________________ Andrey Gordon | Integrity Interactive | Network Engineer | +1.781.398.3518
> From: Janice Losgar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: InterMapper Discussion <[email protected]> > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:38:36 -0400 > To: 'InterMapper Discussion' <[email protected]> > Subject: RE: [IM-Talk] InterMapper Flows > > Hi Tim, > > The server does not do the resolving, instead, it is on the client computer. > That means that if on one computer the client correctly resolves (actually > reverse-resolves) a lot of names, and on others it doesn't, that means that > the user has incorrectly configured DNS on the other client computer. > Also, keep in mind that the user interface "replaces" IP addresses with > names, as resolved names come in. So initially it shows only IP addresses, > but then starts replacing them with DNS names as they are resolved. Some > take longer than others, but after a couple of seconds you can be reasonably > sure it doesn't have a DNS name. > > Is the entry with the Windows hostname the same computer where you are > viewing IM Flows? > > Regards, > > Janice Losgar > Dartware, LLC > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Huffman > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 7:34 AM > To: InterMapper Discussion > Subject: RE: [IM-Talk] InterMapper Flows > > What's strange is that SOME of my entries DO have a hostname, while others > just have IPs. One entry, in fact, seems to have the Windows hostname, > rather than DNS entry! Dartware, any more detail on how this is done (or > supposed to be handled?)? > > If Flows has not yet fully implemented DNS lookups, I'd like to third the > request, please. > > > > ---------------------------------------------------- > > And at the further risk of going off topic, our network is organized both by > hostname (reverse DNS) AND IP address (there 2nd octect tells me what kind > of equipment this is, the 3rd octect tells me which site its at). Still, DNS > is more informative, and you can always just not do DNS entries if you are > really opposed to hostnames. :-) > > Tim Huffman > Director of Engineering > Business Only Broadband, LLC > O (630) 590-6012 > C (630) 340-1925 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.bobbroadband.com > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] [mailto:InterMapper- >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Matt Carroll >> Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 8:50 PM >> To: InterMapper Discussion >> Subject: Re: [IM-Talk] InterMapper Flows >> >> At risk of going slightly off topic just to agree with you... ;) >> >> My opinion (and experience) is that systematic use of host names is a >> level of sophistication - which is not to say it's rocket science - >> that many network managers (of networks both large and small) never >> achieve. Of course it can be argued on a case by case basis if that >> "sophistication" is worth the effort required to maintaining such a >> system. (Personally even to someone who's a word-hater I'd say >> anything over 10 nodes could benefit from naming...is DNS that >> hard? :-) ) >> >> On that basis I'd expect a LOT of networks to be all IP based. I'd >> certainly make my tools cater to the host name crowd to the full >> extent possible though. :-) >> >> Thanks to all. >> -Matt >> >> >> >> On Sep 11, 2008, at 3:08 PM, Jon Myers wrote: >> >>> Actually, we dont name our routers and switches here. I find it >>> much easier to tell where something is based on its IP. The 3rd >>> octet tells me of the subnet, and the 4th tells me what the device >>> actually is. I'd imagine that you'd find both schools of thought. >>> Not quite sure what constitutes a "Large" network. We're a fairly >>> small college, only about 18 routers, 300 switches, and another 250+ >>> wireless access points. >>> But for those who do use names, yes, it should definitely be an >>> option. >>> >>> At 02:57 PM 9/11/2008, Chip wrote: >>>> Feature Request: Display hostnames instead of IP addresses in the >>>> exporters list. Most of us with large networks probably find it >>>> easier to identify our routers and switches by name than by number. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Chip Old (Francis E. Old) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>> Administrator, Network Operations >>>> Baltimore County Public Library >>>> 320 York Road >>>> Towson, MD 21204-5179 US >>>> 410-887-6180 office >>>> 410-236-8582 mobile >>>> 410-887-2091 fax >>>> _________________________________________________________________ >>> >>> ____________________________________________________________________ >>> List archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/intermapper- >> talk%40list.dartware.com/ >>> To unsubscribe: send email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> >> >> -- >> Matt Carroll >> >> >> >> ____________________________________________________________________ >> List archives: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/intermapper-talk%40list.dartware.com/ >> To unsubscribe: send email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ____________________________________________________________________ > List archives: > http://www.mail-archive.com/intermapper-talk%40list.dartware.com/ > To unsubscribe: send email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ____________________________________________________________________ > List archives: > http://www.mail-archive.com/intermapper-talk%40list.dartware.com/ > To unsubscribe: send email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ____________________________________________________________________ List archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/intermapper-talk%40list.dartware.com/ To unsubscribe: send email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
