For many IT teams, mapping infrastructure dependencies has long been a time-consuming and frustrating process. Traditional tools produced too 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, those challenges are being resolved. The enhanced Dependency Mapping capabilities bring clarity, precision, and automation to an area that has historically been messy and complex.

A New Foundation: Application Groups

At the heart of these improvements is the introduction of Application Groups, 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 intuitive structure 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-box templates for commonly encountered infrastructure types. These template scan be customized and reused, reducing setup time and ensuring consistency across environments.

Cleaner Visualizations, Less Noise

One of the most noticeable changes in version 19.05.00 is how 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 cluttered dependency 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 migrating workloads to the cloud or implementing infrastructure changes. Without clear visibility, 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 during deployments and ensures that changes are well-informed and carefully managed.

A Refreshed UI for a Smoother Experience

Alongside all the functional improvements, Device42’s user interface 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 for IT teams. Whether you’re managing incidents, planning infrastructure changes, or optimizing cloud migrations, the improved dependency mapping delivers the clarity and control you need to move faster and with greater confidence.

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

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