Abstract: Various technologies and techniques are disclosed that improve the creation of diagrams. The user can select an option to create a diagram based on existing inventory, such as a network inventory. Details about the inventory are retrieved from one or more databases and/or files. The diagram is laid out in a snaking S tree to increase the number of attach points for a given diagram size. Each node on the diagram can include a graphic that represents a type, such as a machine type, and a label that summarizes the most important properties. Different graphics are used to represent different types of inventory, such as network equipment. To reduce clutter on the diagram, some inventory is grouped together on a single node to represent multiple pieces of the same type of inventory. The diagram can be submitted to other software programs for further analysis of the data contained therein.

Abstract: A system and method that facilitates automated assessment and/or deployment related to computer network(s) is provided. The assessment system can be employed to automatically discover network asset(s) and inventory the discovered asset(s) (e.g., hardware and/or software). The deployment system can utilize the inventory to (1) create diagram(s) of the network asset(s) and/or proposed infrastructure; (2) create a customized, detailed proposal to upgrade and/or migrate existing infrastructure; (3) create checklist(s) and/or job aids to facilitate upgrade and/or migration; (4) automate setup of the network infrastructure, (5) identify hardware and/or software compatibility issue(s), if any; and/or (6) prepare a software license summary. For example, the system and method can be employed to quickly provide information to business decision makers to facilitate the decision-making process with regard to migration of the computer network infrastructure.