bitB is a network monitoring and management tool.
bitB consists of two primary features: Dynamic Topology Maps, Dynamic Data Grids and Data Collection
Dynamic Topology Maps
There are two types of topology maps: Physical and Logical
The Physical Map shows your network from a Layer 2 perspective. Network devices operating at Layer 2 are displayed in the Physical Topology map. The Physical Topology map is created using auto-layout algorithms based on dynamic network data tables. The data includes IP ARP tables, MAC Address tables and Neighbor Discovery Protocols.
The Logical Map shows your network devices from a Layer 3 perspective. Layer 2 devices are not shown on a Layer 3 Topology Map. The Logical Topology is created using auto-layout algorithms based on dynamic routing tables.
Dynamic Data Grids
There are two types of Dynamic Data Grids: Topology and Pop-up
Topology Data Grids contain the network information used to create the Physical and Logical Topology Maps.
Pop-Up Data Grids are accessed bia dynamic context menus for a selected device. They include grids for Neighbor Discovery Protocols, IP ARP tables, IP Routing Tables, MAC Address Tables.