Ensuring accurate Network Discovery
1. Gather relevant Credentials
a. Credential types can vary - snmp v.1 / v.2, snmp v.3, SSH, SSH key, Windows, are all implemented. Figure out what credentials you need for your device(s) or subnet(s) and use this guide HERE to create them.
b. The audit function of Open-AudIT is designed to work "out of the box" as much as possible with the default settings of target devices. Click HERE for the requirements for the audit to work and some hints for items to configure when things are not working as planned.
2. Discover one device ensuring Credentials are working and good information is populating properly:
How to discover a single Device
Step 3. Decide how you want to run your discoveries(Computer, Script, Subnet):
How to use Open-AudIT Discovery on a Subnet
How to audit a subnet using a script
How to use Active Directory Discovery