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This guide discusses overview and usage information for CiscoView 4.2(1), a GUI-based device management tool that provides comprehensive and dynamic configuration and monitoring information for Cisco Systems' internetworking products: switches, routers, concentrators, and adapters.
The following sections discuss the objectives of this manual, the intended audience, the organization, documentation conventions, related documentation, and availability of on-line help.
This CiscoView publication is intended for intermediate to experienced network administrators who are are familiar with internetworking concepts as well as the network topology and protocols with which the devices in their network must operate. This guide also assumes a working knowledge of the UNIX and Microsoft Windows environments. The Threshold Manager application assumes a working knowledge of Remote Monitoring (RMON). If you are using CastleRock's SNMPc, you should also become familiar with the SNMPc environment by reading CastleRock's SNMPc Network Management Reference Guide.
The major sections of this publication are as follows:
Chapter 1 Provides overview information displaying devices, changing operating characteristics, configuring devices, using a dashboard monitor, and using CiscoView tables. Chapter 2 Downloading Device Packages to a UNIX Host Provides a detailed explanation of downloading device packages from CCO for use on a UNIX Host. Chapter 3 Downloading Device Packages to a Windows NT Host Provides a detailed explanation of downloading device packages from CCO for use on a Windows NT Host. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Provides solutions to network problems you might encounter while using CiscoView. Appendix A Using Threshold Manager Describes how to set thresholds using the Threshold manager application to manage problem areas on your network and retrieve event information. Appendix B Using StackMaker Describes how to use the StackMaker application to manage stackable devices. Appendix C Using the Flash File System Describes how to use the Flash File System to manage Flash memory files such as router boot images. Appendix D Using Cisco TN3270 Monitor Describes how to use the Cisco TN3270 Monitor application to monitor statistics from TN3270 servers (for users with non-TN3270 servers). Appendix E Using ATM LANE with Catalyst and LightStream 1010 Switches Provides an overview of how ATM LANE is used with the Catalyst and LightStream 1010 switches. Appendix F Using LANE Manager for Catalyst Switches Describes the LANE configuration tools for Catalyst Switches. Appendix G Configuring ATM LANE for Catalyst Switches Describes LANE configuration procedures for Catalyst switches. Appendix H Configuring ATM Features for the LightStream Switch Describes the ATM device and port feature tools for LightStream 1010 switches. Appendix I Using VLAN and Bridge Contains the descriptions and configuration procedures for the VLAN and Bridge application for Catalyst switches. Appendix J Using EtherChannel Contains the descriptions and configuration procedures for the EtherChannel application for Catalyst switches. Appendix K Using VMPS Client and VTP Pruning on Catalyst 5000 Series Route/Switch Module Contains the descriptions and configuration procedures for the VMPS Client application for the Catalyst 5000 series Router Switch Module (RSM).
For detailed installation procedures and configuration descriptions for the Catalyst and LightStream 1010 switches, refer to the appropriate publication from the following:
For additional information, refer to the following Cisco Systems publications:
This guide uses the following conventions:
boldface font | Commands and keywords are in boldface. |
italic font | Arguments for which you supply values are in italics, as are filenames and directory names. |
[ ] | Elements in square brackets are optional. |
< > | filenames in angle brackets reference policy filenames and MIB variables with the .thd extensions. |
{ x | y | z } | Alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars. |
Screen examples use the following conventions:
. . . | Ellipses (. . .) appearing at the end of a menu selection or action button signify that additional items or submenus are available. For example, when you click Create VLAN... on the VLAN & Bridge Table, the Create VLAN screen is displayed. |
^ | The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control---for example, the key combination ^D in a screen display means hold down the Control key while you press the D key. |
Delete | To delete an entry, select it and click Delete. In the confirmation window, click Yes to delete the selected entry or No to exit the window. |
To take a snapshot of the window and send the image to the printer, click Print. | |
Cancel | To exit the window and discard all noncommitted modifications, click Cancel. |
Help | To display online help for the window, click Help. |
Examples use the following conventions:
| Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in |
boldface screen font | Information you must enter is in boldface screen font. |
{ } | { } | Alternative but required keywords are grouped in braces ({}) and are separated by vertical bars (|). |
< > | Nonprinting characters, such as passwords are in angle brackets. |
[ ] | Default responses to system prompts are in square brackets. |
Network management interfaces use the following conventions:
Notes use the following convention:
Cautions use the following convention:
| Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in loss of data. |
Timseaver tips use the following convention:
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