OpenView Network Node Manager: Designing and Implementing an Enterprise Solution

Creating a Special Purpose Map

Special maps for operational use may be created using carefully crafted map filters. Administrators of print servers want maps that show only printers and print servers. Assuming the topology database contains the desired devices, you can create a custom map for these administrators with little pain, although you may want them to customize its appearance.

Other user classes may be satisfied with standard maps if only certain devices are hidden from view. You can make them a map by locating all objects with the appropriate attributes, selecting the highlighted icons, and hiding them all at once.

Your local help desk may prefer to have several maps available to them. Suppose your help desk is physically consolidated ...