Network documentation

Network documentation is a form of technical documentation, the goal of which is to maintain computer networks.

[1] It contains information about how the network is built, how it should perform, and where to troubleshoot problems.

[1] Essential parts of network documentation include:[1] Network documentations could contain charts, tables, diagrams, and even memory aids that help administrators locate information faster.

[3] Though network documentation can be done by hand, large organizations must use network documentation software, including diagramming tools, inventory management, and circuit and cable traces.

Examples include draw.io, Graphical Networks' netTerrain,[4] Microsoft Visio,[5] Docusnap, Gliffy,[6] Opnet's Netmapper, and XIA Configuration.