Network Management

Self-Led Project Plan for User Device Tracker

This article provides a self-led project plan for onboarding SolarWinds User Device Tracker (UDT). It includes installation requirements, SolarWinds Platform integration, discovery of switches and access points, and configuration of polling and user/device tracking.

First published date

8/20/2025 3:58 PM

Last published date

8/20/2025 3:58 PM

Overview

Installation & Setup

Prepare to install UDT

Ensure hardware, software, and licensing meet UDT requirements.
Prepare to install or upgrade SolarWinds Platform products

Confirm UDT Installation

Ensure UDT is installed and ready for configuration.
Install or upgrade User Device Tracker

Discovery & Monitoring

Add Nodes to UDT

Add switches, routers, and controllers required for device tracking.
Add SolarWinds Platform nodes to UDT

Manage Ports

Manage and monitor nodes and ports.
Port Management

User & Endpoint Tracking

Enable UDT Device Discovery

Discover and track end-user devices connected to the network.
Discover and add network devices to UDT

Configure Endpoint Alerts

Set up alerts for unauthorized devices or high-risk endpoints.
Configure a UDT alert

Reporting & Visualization

Run UDT Reports

Generate historical device tracking, port usage, and capacity reports.
UDT reports

Views and widgets in UDT

Highlights UDT’s dashboards and widgets used to locate devices, view connection history, monitor ports, and track users for faster network visibility and troubleshooting.
Views and widgets in UDT

Notes

This plan is designed for customers who prefer a self-paced onboarding experience.
- Self-Led Project Plans
For assisted onboarding, refer to SolarWinds Deployment Services.
- Deployment Scope
For troubleshooting, contact SolarWinds Support.
- Submit a Ticket

Product section

User Device Tracker

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