Search 85,949 posts and 653 resources contributed by 43,583 members or post a topic.

Already Joined? Sign in
IPAM Report Writer Example

rated by 0 users
This post has 2 Replies | 2 Followers | 382 Views



Posts 331
Points 2,086
SolarWinds Employee
Peter.Cooper Posted: Fri, Jun 5 2009 3:55 PM
rated by 0 users

This is an example kbrookov was looking for. It is a report of subnets that are unused (essentially the opposite of our TopXX resource):

  1. Open Report Writer from Orion's Start Menu Group
  2. Open "IPAM - All Subnets"
  3. File > Save As  (specify filename "IPAM - Bottom 10 Subnets.OrionReport"
  4. General Tab: Modify Report Title
  5. Select Fields Tab: Change the sort to "descending" for "Field: IP % Usage".
    On this tab, you can also add other fields to display (i.e.: Location).
  6. TopXX Tab: Select "show only the Top [10] Records"
  7. Save.

If you still have the "Custom List of Reports" resource. Edit it, and ensure that your new report is checked. Now, view the report!

Can't find your custom fields? Report Writer doesn't currently show IPAM v1.0 custom fields, but a up and coming IPAM service release will change that.

Report Writer is a powerful tool. I find myself learning more about it all the time. Discuss!!

Peter Cooper, Principal Developer : Ottawa, Canada



Posts 19
Points 51
kbrookov replied on Mon, Jun 8 2009 11:19 AM
rated by 0 users

Thanks Peter,

Initial impressions, just started playing with it.

Search order is "ascending" in this case.

Still trying to add the "location" field - report writer is formatting the data after clicking the preview button, seems to be taking awhile.

I would really like to narrow down the search parameters to a specific location.  So that each regional admin only see's their region.  A glogal view diminishes the shock and awe factor, gives a regional admin another reason for not acting on wasted IP space "they are doing it to!!!".  And a top 10 global report may not give each regoin something to work towards

Would also like to filter out /30 subnets, maybe /29's as well.

  • | Post Points: 1


Posts 19
Points 51
kbrookov replied on Mon, Jun 8 2009 11:44 AM
rated by 0 users

The location field hang up was caused by adding "locatoin - IP Nodes" rather than "location - IP networks".

205,000 results VS. a couple hundred :D

Added a location sort to somewhat regionalize things, still would prefer a seperate report per region.

  • | Post Points: 1
Page 1 of 1 (3 items) | RSS

© 2003 - 2010 SolarWinds, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Who is SolarWinds?

SolarWinds is rewriting the rules for how companies manage their networks. Guided by a global community of network engineers, SolarWinds develops simple and powerful network management software and network monitoring software for networks of all sizes. SolarWinds also offers a network certification program to become a SolarWinds Certified Professional (SCP).

What is thwack?

thwack, SolarWinds online community site, was designed by network engineers, for network engineers. thwack is a vibrant, growing community of more than 30,000 IT pros who share a passion for technology.

Explore Resources, Answers, Templates, and Advice

Download Free Networking Tools

Learn More About SolarWinds Products