Run Network Trace

When you run Network Trace, a site map is automatically created and displayed in the Network Trace window.

1. 

   Navigate to Site Systems.

2.  Systems Management Server
      Site Database
        Site Hierarchy
          site name
            Site Settings
              Site Systems

3. In the details pane, right-click a site system, point to All Tasks, and then click Start Network Trace.

   Network Trace traces all network paths between the current site server and the site system you selected, displaying the following:

4. • All site systems in the routes
   • The roles of each site system
   • The subnets in the routes
   • Network devices in the routes, such as routers and hubs
   • IP addresses

When Network Trace cannot determine routes because of incomplete information in the SMS site database, it attempts to find routes by tracing (using the Tracert command). If this fails, a cloud symbol appears in the site map between the site system and the site server, indicating the route could not be traced.

When Network Trace is using route tracing, subnets are shown as unknown subnet.

Related Topics

Refresh a Network Trace Map

Network Trace Window

Network Trace Overview