Simplifying Dependency Mapping: Unlocking Real-World Benefits for IT Teams

For many IT teams, mapping infrastructure dependencies haslong been a time-consuming and frustrating process. Traditional tools producedtoo much noise, required excessive manual configuration, and failed to deliverclear insights—often resulting in missed connections and costly outages.

With the release of Device42 version 19.05.00, thosechallenges are being resolved. The enhanced Dependency Mappingcapabilities bring clarity, precision, and automation to an area that hashistorically been messy and complex.

A New Foundation: Application Groups

At the heart of these improvements is the introduction of ApplicationGroups, which replace the previous Affinity Groups and App Focus filters.This shift streamlines the way dependencies are defined and visualized,removing redundant configuration steps and offering a much more intuitivestructure for managing complex application environments.

With Application Group Rules, IT teams can now:

• Define     clear starting points for dependency mapping, such as specific devices,     services, or application components.
• Apply     logic and filters that determine the depth of analysis, the types of     connections to follow, and which components to exclude.
• Focus     only on the critical paths and components that truly matter to business     operations.
• Use global     rules across multiple applications, eliminating the need to configure     each dependency map individually.

For even greater flexibility, Device42 includes out-of-the-boxtemplates for commonly encountered infrastructure types. These templatescan be customized and reused, reducing setup time and ensuring consistencyacross environments.

Cleaner Visualizations, Less Noise

One of the most noticeable changes in version 19.05.00 ishow dependency topologies are visualized. Thanks to refined calculation logic,the new system intelligently filters out irrelevant data, helping IT teamsfocus on what matters most.

You can now:

• Customize,     save, and reuse topology layouts.
• Highlight     only business-critical dependencies.
• Create     clear and consistent visual representations of your infrastructure that     support better planning and faster decision-making.

Better Incident Response and Troubleshooting

When an application goes down, every second counts.Previously, tracing the root cause of an issue through complex and cluttereddependency maps was a slow and frustrating experience.

With the enhanced Application Groups and more precisemapping:

• You     get immediate visibility into how components communicate.
• Noise     is automatically removed from your view, so you can focus on the real     problem.
• Filtering     and layout tools make it easy to isolate and resolve issues quickly,     reducing downtime and improving service reliability.

De-risking IT Change and Cloud Migrations

Understanding dependencies is critical before migratingworkloads to the cloud or implementing infrastructure changes. Without clearvisibility, there’s a risk of missing key connections and disrupting service.

With Device42’s updated mapping capabilities, teams can:

• Drill     down into specific application layers.
• Identify     both upstream and downstream dependencies.
• Export     topology views for use in change approval workflows or migration planning     sessions.

This clarity reduces the risk of unexpected issues duringdeployments and ensures that changes are well-informed and carefully managed.

A Refreshed UI for a Smoother Experience

Alongside all the functional improvements, Device42’s userinterface has also been modernized. The new UI removes tab-based navigationin favor of a streamlined, filter-friendly layout that’s faster, cleaner, andeasier to use—especially in large, complex environments.

Your Bottom Line: Smarter IT Operations

With these enhancements, Application Dependency Mappingin Device42 is no longer just a supporting feature—it’s a strategic asset forIT teams. Whether you’re managing incidents, planning infrastructure changes,or optimizing cloud migrations, the improved dependency mapping delivers theclarity and control you need to move faster and with greater confidence.

And this is just the beginning—more improvements are onthe way.

👉 Contact us today fora demo and discover how Device42 can transform the way you manage your ITenvironment.

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