# Faddom > Faddom is an agentless application dependency mapping (ADM) platform that maps on-prem, cloud, and hybrid IT environments in real time. It installs as a read-only virtual appliance, needs no agents or credentials on target machines, and delivers a first map in about 60 minutes. This file lists the pages linked from the main navigation menu of https://faddom.com. ## Product - [Micro-segmentation](https://faddom.com/use-case/micro-segmentation-with-faddom/): Plan and enforce micro-segmentation policies with your existing enforcement tools, based on real-time dependency maps. - [Exposure Management](https://faddom.com/use-case/exposure-management-with-faddom): Identify vulnerabilities and hidden risks with complete visibility into the IT environment. - [Lighthouse AI / Anomaly Detection](https://faddom.com/use-case/anomaly-detection-with-faddom): Automatic application mapping and anomaly detection that cuts through false positives. - [Product One-Pager](https://faddom.com/get-a-quick-introduction-to-faddom): Short overview of Faddom: what it does, how it is deployed and what it delivers. - [Integrations](https://faddom.com/integrations): How Faddom integrates with IT operations, security and identity tools. - [What Makes Faddom Different](https://faddom.com/about): Faddom's approach to giving IT, cloud and security teams the infrastructure data behind AI-driven operations. - [Faddom vs. Alternatives](https://faddom.com/white-paper/compare-analysis/): Competitive assessment comparing Faddom with leading ADM and discovery solutions. - [Installation Prerequisites](https://faddom.com/faddom-installation-prerequisites/): What is required before installing the Faddom appliance. - [Installation Process (video)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Io2v6gZdzA): Step-by-step video walkthrough of the Faddom setup. - [Why Faddom is Secure](https://faddom.com/is-faddom-secure/): Security model: a standalone read-only VM inside your own environment, no agents on scanned machines. - [Technical FAQ](https://support.faddom.com/en/articles/9059543-faq): Common technical questions about deployment, scanning and data handling. ## Use Cases - [Discovery & Asset Management](https://faddom.com/use-case/discovery-and-asset-management-with-faddom): Discover every asset and keep the IT environment documented in real time, agentlessly. - [Change Management & Root Cause Analysis](https://faddom.com/use-case/change-management-and-root-cause-analysis-with-faddom): Understand the impact of a change before it happens and trace root causes faster. - [Data Center Migration & Business Continuity](https://faddom.com/use-case/Data-center-migration-and-business-continuity-with-faddom): Plan on-prem, cloud or hybrid migrations using real-time application dependency maps. - [Resource Optimization](https://faddom.com/use-case/resource-optimization-with-faddom): Rightsize a hybrid environment and cut waste based on actual application traffic. - [Exposure Management](https://faddom.com/use-case/exposure-management-with-faddom): Uncover hidden risks and prioritize what matters across the IT estate. - [IT Audit & Compliance](https://faddom.com/use-case/it-audit-and-compliance-with-faddom): Stay audit-ready year round with continuously updated infrastructure documentation. - [Anomaly Detection](https://faddom.com/use-case/anomaly-detection-with-faddom): Detect abnormal communication patterns before they affect the business. - [Micro-segmentation](https://faddom.com/use-case/micro-segmentation-with-faddom/): Build and validate segmentation policies from observed application dependencies. ## Learn: Topics - [Learn Hub](https://faddom.com/learn): Central hub for guides, webinars and articles on application dependency mapping. - [Application Discovery](https://faddom.com/application-discovery/): What application discovery is, how it works and why it matters. - [Application Portfolio Management](https://faddom.com/application-portfolio-management-essential-elements-and-7-critical-best-practices/): Essential elements and seven best practices for managing an application portfolio. - [Application Assessment](https://faddom.com/application-assessments/): How application assessments give a complete picture of the software estate. - [Application Monitoring](https://faddom.com/application-monitoring-types-tools-and-6-best-practices/): Types of application monitoring, tools and six best practices. - [IT Documentation](https://faddom.com/it-documentation-examples-best-practices/): Examples and best practices for keeping IT documentation accurate. - [IT Change Management](https://faddom.com/what-is-it-change-management/): What IT change management is and how to run it without breaking production. - [CMDB Best Practices](https://faddom.com/cmdb-4-key-capabilities-pros-cons-and-best-practices-2025/): Four key CMDB capabilities, pros and cons, and best practices. - [IT Operations Management (ITOM)](https://faddom.com/itom/): Oversight and control of the essential operational processes in IT. - [VMware Migration](https://faddom.com/migrating-away-from-vmware-5-step-process-and-practical-example/): A five-step process for migrating away from VMware, with a practical example. - [Business Continuity Plan](https://faddom.com/business-continuity-plan/): How IT continuity planning helps companies avoid costly downtime. - [Disaster Recovery](https://faddom.com/what-is-disaster-recovery/): The process organizations follow to restore systems after an outage. - [Cloud Migration](https://faddom.com/what-is-cloud-migration/): What cloud migration involves and how to approach it. - [AWS CloudFormation](https://faddom.com/aws-cloudformation/): What AWS CloudFormation is and how it is used. - [IT Mapping](https://faddom.com/it-mapping/): How infrastructure mapping visualizes servers, applications and their connections. - [IT Asset Management](https://faddom.com/it-asset-management/): ITAM strategy and best practices for tracking IT assets. - [DORA Compliance](https://faddom.com/dora-regulation-requirements-penalties-and-compliance-checklist/): DORA requirements, penalties and a compliance checklist. - [NIS2 Directive](https://faddom.com/eu-nis2-directive-scope-requirements-penalties-and-best-practices/): Scope, requirements, penalties and best practices for the EU NIS2 directive. ## Learn: Tools & Comparisons - [ServiceNow CMDB](https://faddom.com/servicenow-cmdb-5-key-features-and-architecture-deep-dive/): Five key features and an architecture deep dive. - [SolarWinds SAM](https://faddom.com/solarwinds-sam-key-features-pricing-limitations-and-alternatives/): Key features, pricing, limitations and alternatives. - [Nutanix](https://faddom.com/nutanix-history-products-and-top-5-alternatives/): History, products and top five alternatives. - [Device42](https://faddom.com/device42-7-key-features-limitations-and-alternatives/): Seven key features, limitations and alternatives. - [Paessler PRTG](https://faddom.com/paessler-prtg-key-capabilities-and-5-alternatives-to-consider/): Key capabilities and five alternatives to consider. - [Lansweeper](https://faddom.com/lansweeper-pricing-and-key-features/): Pricing and key features of the IT asset discovery tool. - [ManageEngine Applications Manager](https://faddom.com/manageengine-applications-manager-features-pricing-and-alternatives/): Features, pricing and alternatives. - [WhatsUp Gold](https://faddom.com/whatsup-gold-key-features-pricing-and-top-6-alternativeswhatsup-gold/): Key features, pricing and six alternatives. - [IT Glue](https://faddom.com/it-glue-solution-overview-pros-cons-pricing-and-alternatives/): Solution overview, pros and cons, pricing and alternatives. - [NinjaOne](https://faddom.com/ninjaone-solution-overview-pros-cons-pricing-and-alternatives/): Solution overview, pros and cons, pricing and alternatives. - [Ivanti](https://faddom.com/ivanti-solution-overview-pros-cons-incidents-and-alternatives/): Solution overview, pros and cons, security incidents and alternatives. - [Nmap](https://faddom.com/understanding-nmap-features-tutorial-limitations-and-alternatives/): Features, tutorial, limitations and alternatives. ## Learn: Whitepapers & Guides - [The Complete Guide to Application Dependency Mapping](https://faddom.com/whitepapers/the-complete-guide-to-application-mapping/): Full guide to application dependency mapping. - [How to Map a Hybrid IT Infrastructure](https://faddom.com/whitepapers/hybrid-adm/): Mapping applications across on-prem and cloud in one view. - [Successful Cloud Migration Plan](https://faddom.com/whitepapers/how-to-migrate-your-data-centers-to-the-cloud/): How to plan and start a data center to cloud migration. - [Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Guide](https://faddom.com/whitepapers/bcdr/): A 101 guide to DR and business continuity. - [Microsegmentation in IT Infrastructure](https://faddom.com/whitepapers/microsegmentation/): Why microsegmentation is a must-have and how to get there. ## Blog - [Blog](https://faddom.com/blog): Latest articles on IT infrastructure, cloud and cyber trends. - [Cloud Migration Challenges: 12 Common Issues and Solutions](https://faddom.com/cloud-migration-challenges-12-common-issues-and-solutions/): Featured article on the twelve most common cloud migration problems. ## Company - [About Us](https://faddom.com/about/): Faddom's mission, team and approach. - [Customers](https://faddom.com/customer-stories/): Customer stories from teams using Faddom's real-time dependency mapping. - [Careers](https://faddom.com/careers/): Open roles at Faddom. - [In the News](https://faddom.com/in-the-news/): Press coverage and company updates. - [Contact Us](https://faddom.com/contact-us/): Talk to a Faddom expert. ## Pricing - [Pricing Plans](https://faddom.com/pricing/): Packages for companies of all sizes, priced per server. - [Partners](https://faddom.com/partners/): Certified implementation and reseller partners. - [How Faddom Makes ADM Affordable](https://faddom.com/whitepapers/pricing/): Why Faddom costs less than traditional ADM tools. - [Real ROI Example](https://faddom.com/whitepapers/roi/): A worked example of the business outcomes and savings from Faddom.