Symantec 10268947 User Guide - Page 48

48 Topology Database About the network topology The following figure shows an example: Viewing the topology tree The topology tree can be modified at any time to adjust to new information, to network reorganization, or to make other network changes. This section describes how to view object information, refresh the topology tree view, and to check the status of an individual Network Security software node. Types of objects The Devices tab displays the following types of objects to represent the elements of your network and security system: ■ Locations: Objects that represent physical or logical groups of one or more network segments. The installation procedure automatically creates the first location object, named Enterprise by default. ■ Symantec Network Security nodes: The object category for both software and appliance nodes. ■ Software nodes: Objects that represent the Symantec Network Security software installed on a designated computer. ■ 7100 Series nodes: Objects that represent the Symantec Network Security 7100 Series appliances. ■ Network devices: The object category for both routers and router interfaces.