Technical information

1 Introduction

This document introduces the Craft Works Interface (CWI) that supports Cisco IOS XR Software Release 3.2. The following

sections are provided:

• About the CWI, page 2

• Getting Started, page 3

• Setting Up the Router and CWI Client, page 7

• Getting Started with the CWI, page 11

• Locking and Unlocking the CWI, page 19

• Installing and Accessing Online Help, page 19

• Closing the CWI, page 20

• CWI Supported Connection Methods and Applications, page 20

• CWI Desktop Window, page 21

• Configuration Desktop Window, page 23

• Obtaining Documentation, page 26

• Documentation Feedback, page 26

• Cisco Product Security Overview, page 27

• Obtaining Technical Assistance, page 28

• Obtaining Additional Publications and Information, page 29

Related Documentation

See the following list for related documents that may be useful:

• Cisco Craft Works Interface User Interface Guide

• Cisco Craft Works Interface Configuration Applications Reference Guide

• Cisco Craft Works Interface Configuration Guide

Intended Audience

This document is intended for experienced service provider administrators, Cisco telecommunication management engineers,

and third-party field service technicians who have completed the required Cisco router training sessions.

2 About the CWI

The CWI is a client-side application used to configure and manage routers. The management and configuration features include

fault management, configuration, security, and inventory, with an emphasis on speed and efficiency.

The CWI provides a context-sensitive graphical representation of the objects in a router, simplifying the process of configuring

and managing the router. The CWI allows you to log in to multiple routers and perform the following management tasks:

• View, filter, sort, search, correlate, purge, and monitor real-time alarms.

• View, filter, export, and search real-time inventory and interface object attribute information.

• View and modify a configuration.

• Display a dynamic graphical representations of routers.

• Telnet/Secure Shell (SSH) to the router for command-line interaction. Troubleshoot management connectivity problems.