Hi Monks,

I want to write a web-based network monitor application. The hard problem for me is how to generate the dynamic network topology. My network is comprised of many cisco router and switch which run cdp . I can get text-based network topology information by cdp.But how to generate the picture?

I read many documention and found 3 possible solution.

1.perl/tk. But I think it can't do the web-based appliction.So I think it is not candidate.

2.GD. But I don't know how to lay out graphs in an aesthetically-pleasing way . So please anyone can give me some clues.

3.cpan module graphviz.Maybe it is a good solution. I am trying to install and test it.

I was wondering if there are better ways. So I would appreciate any ideas and pointers which anyone may have.(before I go sailing off in the wrong direction)

thanks!

In reply to How to generate network topology with perl ? by iwanthome

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