In searching of alternative to MS Visio for MAC and PC with ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

Many of us are acquainted with such a software product as MS Visio, which beyond any doubt, is a powerful and multifunctional tool. However, there may occur instances when this program turns incapable of meeting certain users' requirements; and then, the most optimum solution is quite difficult to find. But there is always an alternative. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM from CS Odessa Corporation has been developed to satisfy all your needs as an alternative product to Visio.

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In searching of alternative to MS Visio for MAC and PC with ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

The vector stencils library "Computer network" contains 51 symbols of computer network devices and equipment for drawing computer network diagrams.
"Network Mapping Software.
A number of software tools exist to design computer network diagrams / or generate visual maps of networks, servers, storage, services, data centers, and other peripherals. Broadly, there are two types of software tools - those that help create diagrams manually and those that generate them using automated / semi-automated approaches.
Type of Software.
(1) Manual - allows users to design and draw logical and physical topology diagrams by manually placing icons and connections.
(2) Automated - generate topology diagrams / maps by traversing the network and automatically discovering resident devices or by importing network data." [Comparison of network diagram software. Wikipedia]
ConceptDraw PRO is the software for manual design of computer network diagrams. The solutions of the Computer and Networks area in ConceptDraw Solution Park extend ConceptDraw PRO with vector stencils libraries, templates and examples for creating the computer network diagrams.
The symbols example "Computer network - Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Computer and Networks solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
www.conceptdraw.com/ solution-park/ computer-and-networks

Laptop

Desktop computer

Firewall

Bus

Ethernet

Star network

FDDI Ring

Token-ring

Comm-link

Modem

Laser printer

Inkjet printer

Image scanner

City

Ethernet hub

Wireless router

Network switch

iPod Classic

iPhone/ iPod Touch

Xserve RAID

XServe

Apple Thunderbolt Display

Data store

Mac Pro

iMac

RAID

Mainframe

Rack-mountable server

Server

PDA

Cloud

Computer monitor

Workstation

Router

IP Phone

Fax

Mobile phone

Smartphone

Compact Disk

Mouse

Apple Wireless Mouse

Computer keyboard

Apple Keyboard

Radio tower

Satellite dish

Satellite

Webcam

AirPort Extreme

Airport Express

MacBook

iPhone 4

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Computer Network Diagrams

In searching of alternative to MS Visio for MAC and PC with ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

This computer security diagram example was designed on the base of the Wikimedia Commons file: Conficker.svg. [commons.wikimedia.org/ wiki/ File:Conficker.svg]
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license. [creativecommons.org/ licenses/ by-sa/ 3.0/ deed.en]
"A computer worm is a standalone malware computer program that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers. Often, it uses a computer network to spread itself, relying on security failures on the target computer to access it. Unlike a computer virus, it does not need to attach itself to an existing program. Worms almost always cause at least some harm to the network, even if only by consuming bandwidth, whereas viruses almost always corrupt or modify files on a targeted computer." [Computer worm. Wikipedia]
The cybersecurity diagram example "Spread of Conficker worm" was created using the ConceprDraw PRO software extended with the Network Security Diagrams solution from the Computer and Neworks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

Computer security diagram

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Network Security Diagrams

In searching of alternative to MS Visio for MAC and PC with ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

Computer network documentation is important part of industry best practices. It used by network engineers, service providers and value-added resellers (VARs) for documenting corporate and customers' networks. Network documentation is very helpful in technical maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrading and IT specialist training processes.
The basic computer network diagram example was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Computer and Networks solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

Network diagram

Used Solutions

Computer and Networks >

Computer Network Diagrams

In searching of alternative to MS Visio for MAC and PC with ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

"Network topology is the arrangement of the various elements (links, nodes, etc.) of a computer network. Essentially, it is the topological structure of a network, and may be depicted physically or logically. Physical topology refers to the placement of the network's various components, including device location and cable installation, while logical topology shows how data flows within a network, regardless of its physical design. Distances between nodes, physical interconnections, transmission rates, and/ or signal types may differ between two networks, yet their topologies may be identical. The study of network topology recognizes eight basic topologies: Point-to-point, Bus, Star, Ring or circular, Mesh, Tree, Hybrid, Daisy chain." [Network topology. Wikipedia]
The computer network topologies diagram example was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Computer and Networks solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

Network topologies

Used Solutions

Computer and Networks >

Computer Network Diagrams

In searching of alternative to MS Visio for MAC and PC with ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

"A bus network is a network topology in which nodes are connected in a daisy chain by a linear sequence of buses. ...
The bus is the data link in a bus network. The bus can only transmit data in one direction, and if any network segment is severed, all network transmission ceases.

A host on a bus network is called a station or workstation. In a bus network, every station receives all network traffic, and the traffic generated by each station has equal transmission priority. Each network segment is, therefore, a collision domain. In order for nodes to transmit on the same cable simultaneously, they use a media access control technology such as carrier sense multiple access (CSMA) or a bus master." [Bus network. Wikipedia]
The bus network topology diagram example was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Computer and Networks solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

Bus topology

Used Solutions

Computer and Networks >

Computer Network Diagrams

Interior Design. Office Layout Plan Design Element

While developing an office layout, it is important to choose a right office space. One should take into account that some layouts are suitable for frequent communication among employees and are inappropriate for a high level of concentration, and vice versa, private offices are not convenient for frequent communication.
ConceptDraw Building Drawing Tools - draw simple office layout plans easily with Office Layout Plan Design Element. Use it to draw office interior design floor plans, office furniture and equipment layouts, and blueprints for facilities management, move management, office supply inventories, assets inventories, office space planning.

How to Draw a Floor Plan

In searching of alternative to MS Visio for MAC and PC with ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

The vector stencils library "Telecommunication networks" contains 32 clipart images of telecommunication network devices and equipment for drawing telecom network diagrams.
"A telecommunications network is a collection of terminal nodes, links and any intermediate nodes which are connected so as to enable telecommunication between the terminals.
The transmission links connect the nodes together. The nodes use circuit switching, message switching or packet switching to pass the signal through the correct links and nodes to reach the correct destination terminal.
Each terminal in the network usually has a unique address so messages or connections can be routed to the correct recipients. The collection of addresses in the network is called the address space." [Telecommunications network. Wikipedia]
The clip art example "Telecommunication networks - Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Telecommunication Network Diagrams solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

Internet

Globe

Base station

Satellite dish

Communications satellite

Wireless cell tower

Radio waves

Cellular phone

Server

Laptop computer

Desktop computer

Car

Satellite truck

House

Office building

Mountain

Tree

User

Call-center

Multi-storey

Antenna

Router

IP phone

Fax

Network cell

IP Camera

Wireless router

Networking device

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Telecommunication Network Diagrams

HelpDesk

How to Install ConceptDraw on a Second Computer

Information on the ConceptDraw licenses you ever obtained, is saved in your account and will be stored there permanently. The ConceptDraw licensing agreement allows you to install ConceptDraw software on a second computer. It doesn’t matter if you have two PCs, two Macs; or a Mac and a PC, as long as you are the only user of the ConceptDraw product you can install it wherever it’s needed. Thus you don’t have to worry about losing your license if your computer crashes or you want to install on a second system. When running offline, the ConceptDraw applications will run in the mode featured for the license type, assigned to your ConceptDraw.com account.

HelpDesk

How to Use ConceptDraw Single User License

With ConceptDraw products it is possible to reassign a licenses

Cisco IBM. Cisco icons, shapes, stencils and symbols

The ConceptDraw vector stencils library Cisco IBM contains equipment symbols for drawing the computer network diagrams.

HelpDesk

How to Open Visio® VDX File Using ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

MS Visio file with the extention.VDX can be created with the MS Visio 2003-2007. It is a filename extension for the MS Visio XML drawing file format. MS Visio 2010 and earlier versions support reading and writing files in a binary VSD or xml-based VDX file formats. Since MS Visio 2013 drawing files are written in the new VSDX and VSDM file formats. The writing VDX files is no longer supported. If you used MS Visio 2003-2010 before and now is considering to switch to ConceptDraw DIAGRAM, maybe this is a good news - ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is still supported reading and writing of Microsoft Visio XML file format. Thus replacing the diagramming software , allows to keep all your drawings, created in the old versions of MS Visio. Making business drawings with ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is easier than using MS Visio. Moreover, you will be able to use a huge number of business-oriented libraries supplied by ConceptDraw Solution Park. Also, using ConceptDraw you can create your custom objects and supplement libraries to cover your requirements.

In searching of alternative to MS Visio for MAC and PC with ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

The vector stencils library "Computers" contains 52 hardware icons.
Use it to design your audio, video and multimedia illustrations, presentations, web pages and infographics with ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
The vector stencils library "Computers" is included in the Audio, Video, Media solution from the Illustration area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

Workstation