Getting Started with Network Inventory

Connect and configure network sensors (Deep Discovery Inspector appliances) to get started with Network Inventory.

1. Go to Inventory Management > Network Inventory.
2. Select the connection method.

   • Connect Deep Discovery Inspector appliances directly (recommended)

   • Connect through your on-premises Deep Discovery Director (automatically connects all managed appliances)

   Note:

   After you have chosen a connection method, the introductory screen no longer appears and you can access the main Network Inventory screen directly.

3. Connect Deep Discovery Inspector appliances.

   Follow the on-screen instructions to deploy a new network sensor, connect an existing sensor, or connect multiple sensors through Deep Discovery Director.

   • For detailed instructions on connecting directly, see Direct Connection.

   • For detailed instructions on connecting through Deep Discovery Director, see Connecting through Deep Discovery Director.

4. Configure network sensors to connect to Network Inventory.

   • For directly connected sensors, see Configuring Directly Connected Network Sensors.

   • For sensors connected through Deep Discovery Director, see Configuring Network Sensors with Deep Discovery Director.

5. (Optional) Integrate Deep Discovery Inspector Virtual Appliances with Sandbox as a Service For more information, see Deep Discovery Inspector Virtual Appliance Integration with Sandbox as a Service and Trend Micro Vision One.
6. View and manage sensors from the Network Inventory screen.

   For more information, see Network Inventory.