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Free, web based alternative to Visio?

I have used Visio to map out my network structure, and have used the export function to create an HTML page that is searchable by IP, hostname etc. This is a really nice tool and I use it often. However, I would like for users who do not use…
Lars
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What is your approach to draw a representation of your network?

I'm looking to the community to see how people are drawing their networks, i.e. using symbols to represent complex topology. You can have hardware approach, where every hardware unit are represented. You can also have "entity" approach, where each…
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Network Diagrams, alternative to Visio

I often have to give presentations that include extensive use of complex network diagrams to expensive-suit-wearing types. I've always used Visio for network diagrams, but have always felt that they look clunky. What other software is out there…
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Small office network labeling

I'm looking for advice on labeling a small network . There are 24 workstations at my office. I've labeled switches like "SW01". Also i've labeled the tables with the workstations on. For example : Table number 1 computer that connects to switch…
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Anybody know where I can find Visio stencils for Netgear products?

Their website says they can be found here: http://www.netgear.com/Home/Landing/en-US/WW_VisioStencils.aspx But in reality that simply redirects to their home page (excellent site management Netgear!). Specifically I'm looking for stencils for the…
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What kind of shape is used to depict a media converter on a network diagram?

I'm familiar with all the standard Cisco shapes to depict various types of switches and routers. I've also come up with a pretty good shape to show encryption devices. I'm having a hard time trying to come up with something that would show a media…
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How do I map a network in Visio?

I work for a organization which runs several servers mainly used for internet to schools and Exchange on the corporate side. One of my tasks during my training is to be able to understand the network and how it works. Now I don't need to understand…
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Diagraming Racks with Visio 2007

I need to diagram some of my racks with Visio. The tutorials on the web say to use File :: New :: Network :: Rack ... But under network I only have 'Basic network Diagram'. I can find some of the shapes by searching for the rack, but not sure how…
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How do you show the back of a device in Visio networking objects?

I am diagramming a network layout, the wiring in a cabinet, from switch to san. But I can't find a way to look at the back side of the stock shapes. Is there a way?
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What is the network topology symbol for a KVM switch?

I've been tasked with putting together some network diagrams in Visio and we have some IP-based KVM switches that need to be captured. I've been relying on the Cisco Network Topology Icons for the rest of the architecture, and would like to…
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Silent install of Office 2010 w/Visio and Project

Is there a way to silent install Office 2010 Pro Plus with Visio 2010 Premium and Project 2010 Pro all at the same time? I've configured the msp's for each individual product and when I have the install directories all in the same folder, running…
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MS Visio 2016 - Implementing A Standard Template Across the Agency

We have multiple locations and users that will soon be upgraded to Visio 2016. Visio is the tool that everyone will use for creating pre-incident plans. This means they all need to use standard shapes required by NFPA. Is there a way to push a…
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Visio: OpenLDAP, import LDIF?

I would like create Visio diagrams of an OpenLDAP directory. Is there a way to import an LDIF, or connect Visio to the LDAP Server? Thanks!
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how to organise visio and project installations

Possible Duplicate: Can you help me with my software licensing question? Our company has maybe 10 users who require Visio and Project but only on an occassional basis. It would seem like overkill to purchase 10 separate copies of each. But the…
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Problems with Sharepoint 2010, Visio Data Provider and Operations Manager 2007 R2

I'm in the process of setting up rack diagrams using Visio 2010 Premium pulling in data from System Centre Operations Manager 2007 R2 using the add in. I'm trying to publish the diagram to a Sharepoint 2010 site. Now it all works fine until I try to…
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