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Cisco Media Gateway Manager 5.0 User Guide
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Chapter 2 Basic Concepts
How Do I Navigate within Cisco MGM?
2.1.1 Using the Domain Explorer
The Domain Explorer is the Cisco MGM home window and provides a logical view of the network plus
alarm, connectivity, and operational status.
The Domain Explorer displays a hierarchical view of all NEs and groups currently being monitored by
Cisco MGM. Domain Explorer windows are divided into two sections: a tree (at left) and a pane (at
right). The tree organizes the resources (domain, groups, and NEs), which are displayed in a hierarchical
format. The top level of the hierarchy is the management domain, followed by groups and NEs. You can
access information about each resource by browsing the tree section. The pane provides specific
information about the selected object.
Tip The Domain Explorer only provides a high-level view of the network. To view the entire managed
network, access the Physical View hierarchy tree from the Configuration Center, Chassis View,
Statistics Report, or Diagnostic Center.
To check the connection status of a selected NE, run a diagnostic check at the node level in the
Diagnostic Center. See 5.2.10.2 Running a Diagnostic Check at the Node Level.
Note You can drag and drop NEs to reposition them in the topology tree.
The Domain Explorer has three properties panes:
• 2.1.1.1 Management Domain Properties, page 2-2
• 2.1.1.2 Group Properties, page 2-4
• 2.1.1.3 Network Element Properties, page 2-5
Tip See Appendix A, “Icons and Menus” for an explanation of the Domain Explorer legend and icons.
2.1.1.1 Management Domain Properties
The Management Domain Properties pane displays information about the management domain that is
currently selected in the Domain Explorer tree. The Cisco MGM management domain consists of all the
NEs managed by the Cisco MGM server where the Cisco MGM client connects.
The management domain can also contain groups that give you the flexibility to subdivide the domain
you are monitoring. For example, a group can represent all NEs within a geographical location.
To display all of the first-level nodes under the management domain, click the expand icon (+) next to
the management domain name in the topology tree. If any of the groups or NEs have an alarm condition,
an icon representing that condition is displayed next to the management domain name.
The Management Domain Properties pane has two tabs: Status and Identification.