# Custom Network Maps and Map Maker Tool Experience OpManager as an efficient, real-time hardware monitor for your network. [![Custom network maps - ManageEngine OpManager](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/images/nw-map-vid-thumbnail.jpg)](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/fA5aeASJMCA?si=lOHiqfTBbfYhl4qk) A live graphical representation of IT network gives better visibility than skimming through thousands of events. This is true, especially when you have hundreds of services, devices and network events to manage combining both critical and not-so-critical resources. It is essential to have an eye on those critical resources which would end-up causing expensive setback if not restored on time. OpManager's Custom [network map tool](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/network-mapping.html?cus-nmap) is here to help you consolidate those critical devices and connections in a single view. Other than letting you instantly identify performance bottlenecks and outages, a live pictorial map solves other day-to-day operational constraints such as: - Identifying where the resource is located physically in a datacenter when the onsite administrator has to be sent in person to troubleshoot the device. - Foreseeing the dependent or affected services, departments, end-users and devices from an administrator perspective. ## Global, regional and physical location-based mapping ![Custom network maps - ManageEngine OpManager](https://cdn.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/images/business-views.png) ![Network diagram - ManageEngine OpManager](https://cdn.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/images/networkdiagram-floor.png) ![Network diagram tool - ManageEngine OpManager](https://cdn.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/images/networkdiagram-rack.png) It is pretty straight forward to create a custom [network map](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/what-is-network-map.html?cus-nmap) using OpManager, the [network diagram software](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/network-diagram-software.html?cus-nmap). Place a background image of your choice, group the related devices to the view and draw links between them (if needed). Here are few examples: - Group the edge devices that connect geographically distributed remote sites and draw links between them. Have the world or relevant background image and visualize how well the connections between these locations are performing. - Import your datacenter or floor plan or rack image, place the crucial devices that you wish to monitor. Map the connectivity or relationship between them. Now you are all set to take a glimpse at your complete network along with the live device availability and performance statistics. ## Google Maps ![Google maps - ManageEngine OpManager](https://cdn.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/images/network-visual-google-and-zoho-maps.png) By Leveraging Google Maps API, you can place the monitored device exactly on to the location (the balloon shaped icon). Similar to any other maps, the icons propagate the device status. This map view is particularly useful, when you have large number of distributed remote offices. ## Hierarchical Mapping ![Hierarchial mapping - ManageEngine OpManager](https://cdn.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/images/Hierarchial-mapping.png) At times, it is hard to place all the vital devices you monitor, on to one single view. To elude such cluttered maps, you can break them down to dependent network maps and create a parent view with all the dependent network maps placed in it as a shortcut. Similar to the device status, if a device in dependent view is in critical status, it is instantly propagated to the parent view's shortcut icon. Above shown is a sample hierarchical view showing the department-wise device groupings, based on the service they cater to. ## Business Service-based Mapping ![Business views - ManageEngine OpManager](https://cdn.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/images/network-visual-business-views.png) In addition to the above, you can [group network elements](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/grouping-network-elements.html?cus-nmap) based on the business service they cater to say CRM, Order processing systems and so on. This map view is convenient mainly for an administrator, who's responsible for ensuring the business critical service delivery. ## Discover more on Custom network maps ### Featured - [Network diagram software](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/network-diagram-software.html?cus-nmaps) - [Network topology software](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/network-topology-software.html?cus-nmaps) - [Network visualization](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/network-visualization.html?cus-nmaps) ### Quick links - [Blogs](https://blogs.manageengine.com?cus-nmaps) - [E-books](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/ebooks.html?cus-nmaps) - [Videos](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/videos.html?cus-nmaps) - [Case studies](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/customer-recommends.html?cus-nmaps) - [Awards and Recognitions](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/network-software-review.html?cus-nmaps) ### Blog [Why businesses need network mapping software](https://blogs.manageengine.com/network/opmanager/2020/12/18/why-do-businesses-need-network-mapping-software.html?cus-nmaps) ### Tech-topics [Network diagram challenges](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/tech-topics/network-diagrams.html?cus-nmaps) ### Help [How to configure Google maps in OpManager](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/google-maps.html?cus-nmaps%20) ## Case Studies - OpManager ### Hinduja Global Solutions saves $3 million a year using OpManager **Industry:** IT Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) is an Indian business process management (BPM) organization headquartered in Bangalore and part of the Hinduja Group. HGS combines technology-powered automation, analytics, and digital services focusing on back office proces [Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/hinduja-global-services-cs.html?ME_casestudy) ### USA-Based Healthcare Organization Monitor's Network Devices Using OpManager and Network Configuration Manager **Industry:** Healthcare One of the largest radiology groups in the nation, with a team of more than 200 board-certified radiologists, provides more than 50 hospital and specialty clinic partners with on-site radiology coverage and interpretations. [Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/usa-healthcare-network-monitoring-configuration-management-cs.html?ME_casestudy) ### Netherlands-based real estate data company avoids system downtime using OpManager and Firewall Analyzer **Industry:** Real Estate Vabi is a Netherlands-based company that provides "real estate data in order, for everyone." Since 1972, the company has focused on making software that calculates the performance of buildings. It has since then widened its scope from making calculations [Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/netherlands-vabi-cs.html?ME_casestudy) ### Global news and media company **Industry:** Telecommunication and Media Bonita uses OpManager to monitor their network infrastructure and clear bottlenecks [Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/business-cs.html) ### Bonita **Industry:** Businesses and Services Bonita uses OpManager to monitor their network infrastructure and clear bottlenecks [Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/bonita-cs.html) ### Thorp Reed & Armstrong **Industry:** Government Randy S. Hollaway from Thorp Reed & Armstrong relies on OpManager for prompt alerts and reports [Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/opmanager-thorp-reed-cs.html) ## Related Products - [Network Monitoring](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/?relPrd) - [Bandwidth Monitoring & Traffic Analysis](https://www.manageengine.com/products/netflow/?relPrd) - [Network Configuration Management](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/?relPrd) - [Switch Port & IP Address Management](https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/?relPrd) - [Firewall Management](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/?relPrd) - [Network Monitoring Software for MSPs](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring-msp/?relPrd) - [IT Operations Management](https://www.manageengine.com/it-operations-management/) - [Application Performance Monitoring](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/?relPrd)