Symantec 10268947 User Guide - Page 47

4 Chapter Topology Database This chapter includes the following topics: ■ About the network topology ■ Viewing objects in the topology tree ■ Viewing the topology tree ■ Launching Symantec Decoy Server About the network topology The Network Security console displays the topology tree on the Devices tab. The topology tree represents the elements of your network, and provides Symantec Network Security with the necessary information about the topology of the network or portion of the distributed network that it monitors. Network Security also requires information about connections to autonomous systems or other segments within a distributed network. Note: Both StandardUsers and RestrictedUsers can view the topology tree displayed on the Devices tab, but cannot modify it. The Network Security console displays the network topology as a hierarchical tree structure. At a glance, you can see a representation of each network location, network segment, and router in your network, as well as the 7100 Series appliance nodes and/or Network Security software nodes and interfaces that monitor your network. The installation process generates some objects automatically. Security administrators can add the others, providing Symantec Network Security with the information it needs to monitor your network.