Abstract: In some examples, a method can include recording network topology information of resources in a network to form a network topology snapshot, wherein the network topology information includes a protocol status associated with a resource of the resources; storing a plurality of network topology snapshots including a first network topology snapshot having a first protocol status of the resource and a second network topology snapshot having a second protocol status of the resource; and displaying an indication of a difference between the first protocol status and the second protocol status.

Abstract: Access points are automatically provisioned when added, moved, or replaced in a communication network. A profile reflecting a configuration plan for access points in the network is stored in a data store. The profile stores copies of desired configurations and associates them directly or indirectly with switch ports, physical locations, or both. The method uses the network's existing features and functions to discover an access point that lacks a plan-compliant configuration, detect the connected port or physical location, find the associated configuration in the stored profile, and provision the access point with that configuration.