Release 3.13: Agent-based discovery and new template mapping

Version 3.13 of the Pathfinder Suite is just around the corner, bringing with it several important enhancements:
First, the Discovery architecture is being expanded to include distributed agents. Second, detected devices can now be added directly to the network documentation via drag & drop, using suggested templates. This significantly reduces the manual effort required for documentation and extends the capabilities of the new Discovery module. In addition, the zoom levels within the rack view have been revised, making it easier to work across different levels of detail and perspectives.

Discovery in distributed networks

With the upcoming Pathfinder release, users will be able to choose between agentless and agent-based discovery. This allows them to flexibly adapt their discovery strategy to the architecture of their network.

Discovery agents can be strategically placed in network segments that are not directly accessible from the central Pathfinder server – for example, behind firewalls.
In these cases, the agents perform local scans and securely transmit the results back to the server. This enables Pathfinder Discovery to be used flexibly even in distributed infrastructures.

Unlike many other tools that operate solely in a centralised and agentless manner, Pathfinder offers true flexibility for segmented, secured, or geographically distributed network environments.

Learn more about Pathfinder Discovery

Direct device integration with template mapping

Starting with version 3.13, scanned devices can be inserted directly into the existing documentation using suggested templates. To enable this, Pathfinder analyses the scan results, identifies the type and function of each device, and offers suitable templates.

Based on this new template mapping feature, previously unknown devices can be assigned to a template and placed with just a few clicks. This saves time, prevents errors, and turns discovered devices into immediately usable assets within the existing network documentation.