Thousands of files—mature NMS footprint with collectors, web, and models deeply intertwined.
| Source F | Source A |
|---|---|
| Observed (SNMP, traps, metrics) | Intended (design, approvals, jobs) |
| Polling intervals | Authoritative records for automation |
| Alerts first | APIs and Git first |
Common architecture: Source A holds what should be; Source F shows what is and whether it alarms. Integrate via APIs or shared discovery.