Map Menu

The Map tab contains the Topology and Data View functions

Topology

bitB creates dynamic topology maps.  There are three types of topology maps.  They are Physical, vPhysical and Logical.

Physical Topology

Physical Maps show physical device connections.  No Layer 2 information is shown in a Physical Topology Map.

Information shown on a Physical Topology:

• Physical Devices
• Physical Interfaces

vPhysical Topology

vPhysical Maps show physical device connections and Layer 2 information.

Information shown on vPhysical Topology:

• Physical Device Context
• Security Context 
• Port-channels
• VLANS

Logical Topology

Logical Maps show Layer 3 device connections and information.

Information shown on a Logical Topology:

• Virtual Routing and Forwarding Instances (VRFs) Containers (not available in beta)
• vPhysical Instances of Devices
• vLogical Instances of Devices
• Switched Viertual Interfaces (SVIs)
• Interface IP Addresses
• Layer 3 Subnets
• VLANs associated with Layer 3 Subnets

View Data

Physical Grid

The Physical Grid shows the information used to create the Physical Topology.

vPhysical Grid

The vPhysical Grid shows the information used to create the vPhysical Topology.

Logical Grid

The Logical Grid shows the information used to create the Logical Topology.

Drawing Tools

Refresh Drawing

The refresh drawing icon tells you to refresh the drawing because data supporting the drawing has changed.  This happens when you change or make selections in the device list.  The single green arrow shows that there has been a change.

Export

The Topologies can be exported to many image formats.  In addition, the Topologies can be exported to PDF or Visio.

Zoom in %

You can select a specific Zoom % or choose one of the preset zoom options - Fit, Height, Stretch or Width.

Log File

The log file records events from all process running in bitB.  The log file is very useful for troubleshooting.  Plus, the log file is usually requested by bitB support to help resolve issues.