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Discovery Features

Comprehensive network and infrastructure discovery capabilities.

Overview​

Tripl-i's discovery engine automatically identifies and catalogs IT assets across your infrastructure, creating a real-time inventory of hardware, software, and services.

Discovery Methods​

Agent-Based Discovery​

Tripl-i Agent

  • Lightweight Python/PowerShell agents
  • Deep system inspection
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Secure communication

Capabilities

  • Hardware inventory
  • Software detection
  • Service monitoring
  • Network mapping
  • Performance metrics

Agentless Discovery​

Protocol Support

  • WMI: Windows systems
  • SSH: Linux/Unix systems
  • SNMP: Network devices
  • APIs: Cloud platforms

Benefits

  • No software installation
  • Minimal impact
  • Broad compatibility
  • Quick deployment

Discovery Scope​

Infrastructure Discovery​

Servers

  • Physical servers
  • Virtual machines
  • Containers
  • Cloud instances

Workstations

  • Desktops
  • Laptops
  • Thin clients
  • Mobile devices

Network Devices

  • Routers
  • Switches
  • Firewalls
  • Load balancers

Software Discovery​

Operating Systems

  • Windows (Server/Desktop)
  • Linux distributions
  • Unix variants
  • Container OS

Applications

  • Installed software
  • Running services
  • Web applications
  • Database systems

Licenses

  • License keys
  • Expiration dates
  • Usage metrics
  • Compliance status

Service Discovery​

Network Services

  • Active services
  • Listening ports
  • Protocol detection
  • Service dependencies

Application Services

  • Web servers
  • Database servers
  • Application servers
  • Message queues

Discovery Process​

1. Initial Scan​

Configure your discovery parameters:

  • Range: Define the IP address range to scan (e.g., 192.168.0.0/16)
  • Methods: Select discovery protocols (WMI, SSH, SNMP)
  • Credentials: Use stored credentials from the secure vault
  • Schedule: Set automated scan times (e.g., Daily at 2 AM)

2. Data Collection​

The discovery process automatically collects comprehensive information about each discovered asset:

  • Host Information: Hostname, operating system details, and system configuration
  • Hardware Details: CPU specifications, memory capacity, and installed hardware
  • Storage Information: Disk drives, capacity, and utilization percentages
  • Network Details: Network interfaces and active connections

3. Processing Pipeline​

  1. Data validation
  2. Deduplication
  3. CI creation/update
  4. Relationship mapping
  5. AI enrichment

4. Inventory Update​

  • Create new CIs
  • Update existing CIs
  • Mark inactive CIs
  • Track changes

Advanced Features​

Intelligent Classification​

Device Type Detection

  • Server vs Workstation
  • Production vs Development
  • Physical vs Virtual
  • Role identification

Software Categorization

  • Application families
  • Version tracking
  • EOL detection
  • Security updates

Network Mapping​

Connection Discovery

  • TCP/UDP connections
  • Service communications
  • Traffic patterns
  • Bandwidth usage

Topology Mapping

  • Network segments
  • VLAN detection
  • Routing paths
  • Firewall rules

Change Detection​

Real-Time Monitoring

  • Configuration changes
  • Software updates
  • Service modifications
  • Network changes

Historical Tracking

  • Change timeline
  • Comparison views
  • Audit trails
  • Rollback points

Discovery Automation​

Scheduled Discovery​

Set up automated discovery schedules tailored to your needs:

Full Discovery

  • Type: Complete infrastructure scan
  • Frequency: Weekly (recommended)
  • Schedule: Off-peak hours (e.g., Sunday 2:00 AM)

Incremental Discovery

  • Type: Changes only
  • Frequency: Hourly updates
  • Purpose: Capture configuration changes quickly

Critical Systems

  • Type: Targeted scanning
  • Frequency: Every 15 minutes
  • Focus: Production servers and business-critical systems

Event-Driven Discovery​

  • New device detection
  • DHCP events
  • DNS updates
  • Cloud scaling

API Integration​

Tripl-i provides programmatic access to discovery features for automation and integration with existing workflows. You can trigger discovery scans, monitor progress, and retrieve results through the platform's API interface.

Performance & Scaling​

Optimization​

  • Parallel scanning
  • Intelligent scheduling
  • Resource throttling
  • Caching mechanisms

Large Environments​

  • Distributed agents
  • Zone-based discovery
  • Incremental updates
  • Load balancing

Security​

Credential Management​

  • Encrypted storage
  • Vault integration
  • Rotation policies
  • Least privilege

Network Security​

  • Secure protocols
  • Certificate validation
  • Firewall friendly
  • Audit logging

Troubleshooting​

Common Issues​

  1. Authentication Failures

    • Verify credentials
    • Check permissions
    • Review firewall rules

  2. Incomplete Discovery

    • Increase timeout
    • Check network access
    • Review exclusions

  3. Performance Impact

    • Adjust scan intensity
    • Schedule off-hours
    • Use incremental scans

Debug Tools​

The Tripl-i Discovery Agent includes built-in diagnostic tools to help troubleshoot connectivity and configuration issues:

Connectivity Testing

  • Test connection to specific hosts before running full scans
  • Verify network access and credential validity
  • Identify firewall or routing issues

Verbose Logging

  • Enable detailed logging for troubleshooting
  • Track discovery progress step-by-step
  • Identify configuration problems

Dry Run Mode

  • Preview what would be discovered without making changes
  • Validate scan configurations before execution
  • Estimate scan duration and resource requirements