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IP Subnets/Windows Domains Discovery

In order to query and advertise, the Discovery Configuration needs the list of network targets to broadcast. For example, you might want to discover Arcserve Backup products in only one IP subnet on a TCP/IP enabled network or in a list of subnets located physically in the same country.

In another scenario, you might want to enumerate the entire corporate network to find all possible subnets and then filter some of them out. The discovery process runs in the background, and enumerates Windows network's resources. A list of Windows domains for subsequent Mailslot broadcasting or a listing of IP subnets for UDP broadcasting is created.

Note: This process may take some time, depending on the size of your network. It is recommended that the IP subnets and domains discovery be run during a time of minimum network traffic.