Why?
Simon Sinek says it best - "Start with Why."
Yes, you can download our installers, or our virtual machine, get the software installed, and start throwing devices into it with no preparation or forethought. After all, we designed it to work right out of the box for the majority of users. So, why all this fuss about deploying your NMIS? Because there's a huge gulf between just getting by and being successful. In this guide, we're going to lay out a framework you can follow which will help you identify key decision points, understand the pros and cons of each (as well as potential impact), and in this way you can understand the WHY of those decisions.
After all, information is power. Understanding what you can do, how you can do it, and why you should/shouldn't empower you to make better decisions.
Introduction to the Process
FIRST, PLEASE STEP AWAY FROM YOUR KEYBOARD.
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