Overview

Traverse is a distributed application that comprises three basic software components:

1. Provisioning Database
2. Web Application
3. Data Gathering Engine (DGE)

The Web Application and the Provisioning Database are usually installed on the same server, although you can install the Web Application on a separate server. Depending on the size of your network, you can install all components (including the DGE) on a single server, or you can install the DGE on a separate server. There is only one Provisioning Database for each Traverse instance.

As your IT infrastructure expands, you can add new DGEs as required. These DGEs are responsible for monitoring the IT infrastructure and sending alert notifications when a problem is detected. The plugin actions and the plugin monitors allows you to efficiently extend the functionality of the DGEs beyond built-in capabilities.