Getting Started

This chapter contains the following sections:

Introduction

This section explains how to enter the WAN Service Administrator (WSA) System Administration Client and gives a table of the objects, their capabilities, and where to find detailed information.

Run the WSA System Administration Client from the Start Programs group, as shown in Figure 1-1, "Running WSA Administration".

Figure 1-1: Running WSA Administration

When the login screen appears, as shown in Figure 1-2, "Adding User Information", use the User Name: sysadmin and the Password: password.

Figure 1-2: Adding User Information

Figure 1-3: WSA Administration

Table 1-1: **WSA Administration**
Object	Capabilities	Reference (detailed information)
Users	Create/Edit/Delete	Users
Operators	Create/Edit/Delete	Operators
Owners	Create/Edit/Delete	Owners
Service Levels	Create/Edit/Delete	Service Levels
Card Types	View only	Card Types
Card Pairs	View only	Card Pairs
Node Classes	Create/Edit/Delete	Node Classes
Node Builds	Create/Edit/Delete	Node Builds
Network Types	Create/Edit/Delete	Network Types
Network Access Points	Create/Edit/Delete	Network Access Points
Countries	Create/Edit/Delete	Countries
Regions	Create/Edit/Delete	Regions
Site Classes	Create/Edit/Delete	Site Classes
Audit Schedules	Create/Edit/Delete	Audit Schedule
Tasks	View/Delete	Tasks

Initial Setup Tasks

Before using WSA for the first time, the following important tasks must occur:

Change the sysadmin Password

The built-in sysadmin user has an installed password of password. This should be changed to prevent unauthorized access to the system.

To change the sysadmin users password, select Users from the tree view and activate the Properties right mouse menu from the item menu, as shown in Figure 1-4, "Selecting the Sysadmin User for Modification".

Figure 1-4: Selecting the Sysadmin User for Modification

A User Properties dialog appears, as shown in Figure 1-5, "Sysadmin User Properties".

Figure 1-5: Sysadmin User Properties

Enter the new password, between 8 and 16 characters, and press OK to save the change and close the dialog.

Caution
When modifying the password for sysadmin, be sure that Logins Allowed and Administrator are properly selected.

Create at Least One Region

To be able to create nodes, there must be at least one region defined in the WSA database, refer to the section Regions.

Create at Least One Operator

To be able to create nodes, there must be at least one operator defined in the WSA database, refer to the section Operators.

Set the Default End Date

WSA maintains a system wide default end date for entities such as nodes, projects, and networks. The installed value is Dec 31, 2037. If you want to change this setting, select the Tools->Defaults menu, as shown in Figure 1-6, "Selecting the Defaults Menu".

Figure 1-6: Selecting the Defaults Menu

A Defaults dialog appears, as shown in Figure 1-7, "Setting the Default End Date".

Figure 1-7: Setting the Default End Date

Enter a new default end date in YYYY-MM-DD format, or select the button, to the right of the entry field, to pop up a date chooser dialog, as shown in Figure 1-8, "Date Chooser".

Figure 1-8: Date Chooser

Select a new date by selecting from the month and year drop-down list box and clicking on the day of the month. Press OK to select the new date. Press Cancel to return to the Defaults dialog.

Once you complete the settings for the default end date, press OK to save the record and close the dialog. If you decide not to modify the date, press Cancel to close the Defaults dialog.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Getting Started

Introduction

Initial Setup Tasks

Change the sysadmin Password

Create at Least One Region

Create at Least One Operator

Set the Default End Date