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Integrating NerveCenter with a network management platform

One of NerveCenter's best features is its ability to integrate with a variety of network management platforms. This book Integrating NerveCenter with a Network Management Platform provides the following information:

Description of foundational platform integration concepts, such as:
- Using a network management platform as a node source
- The difference between a SNMP trap and a NerveCenter inform
Step-by-step explanation of common integration procedures, such as:
- How to start and stop the appropriate NerveCenter platform adapter
- How to declare the machine hosting your platform as an inform recipient
Frequently referenced material, such as:
- The syntax for common NerveCenter commands
- Information stored in NerveCenter inform packets

The remainder of this introductory chapter explains basic NerveCenter concepts and includes the following sections:

Sections Included in this Chapter

Section	Description
NerveCenter and network management platforms	Describes the role NerveCenter plays in a network management strategy.
Ways to integrate NerveCenter with a network management platform	Explains that NerveCenter can receive node data from certain platforms as well as send inform notifications to platforms.
How this integration guide is arranged	Provides an overview for this guide.

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