Once finalized, use Google/Microsoft add-ons, embed in an email, website, or export the network diagram in various formats including SVG, PDF, PNG, and many more.

Analyze the feedback and changes via the in-line commenting and version history to modify or improve the proposed network infrastructure.

Invite the team to a real-time conference to discuss and gather feedback.

Connect the network components by using the correct cables, switches, routers, hubs, and other industry-standard components.

But you might not realize its potential for helping you document your network. Use the drag-drop capabilities and Creately’s comprehensive shape library to find components according to the standard. Microsoft Visio is considered the leader in the network diagramming tool space, but its far from perfect. A lot of us have Microsoft Visio at our disposal. Last non-MS versions had auto-discovery, equipment templates all removed. Visio is the Microsoft diagramming and vector application for creating maps and charts (including network maps).

Add and remove the network components as required for the infrastructure. Re-drawing into Visio a drawing sent in Cad/PDF/JPEG/BMP.

Choose the correct technology and standards that match the budget and the expected capabilities and select a template from Creately’s extensive network templates library.

Gather requirements including the information on the scope and the budget for the network infrastructure.

With Creately’s network diagram software you can easily visualize your network architectures online. It connects individual devices and creates intranets for file and internet distribution using switches, hubs, printers, routers, and other networking components. Download Details - Microsoft Download Center.

This keeps the connector horizontal, vertical and 45-degree.

Network Diagrams are used by system administrators to plan and strategize network infrastructure. There is a plugin for Microsoft SCOM & SCCM to Visio if youre running those. Heres how to make them straight again: Draw a line with the Line Press Shift when using the Connector tool.

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