Specifications

Chapter 9 IOS® Software and Network Management
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Cisco Network Management Overview
Key Cisco IOS Tools
For More Information on Cisco IOS Software
See the Cisco IOS Software Web site: http://www.cisco.com/go/ios
See the Cisco IOS Reference Web Site: http://www.cisco.com/warp/customer/620/1.html
Cisco Network Management Overview
Cisco is transforming traditional network management by focusing on the strengths of
Internet-based architectures for greater accessibility and simplification of network
management tools, tasks, and processes. Cisco’s network management strategy calls for a
Web-based model with the following characteristics:
• Simplification of tools, tasks, and processes
• Web-level integration with NMS platforms and general management products
• Capable of providing end-to-end solutions for managing routers, switches, and access
servers
• Creation of a management intranet by integrating discovered device knowledge with CCO
and third-party application knowledge
CiscoWorks Small Network Management Solution
CiscoWorks Small Network Management Solution (SNMS) is an end-to-end network
management solution ideal for small networks which might include two or three branch
offices. CiscoWorks SNMS is a comprehensive, cost-effective, and user-friendly solution
that provides advanced monitoring, and configuration capabilities. It also provides
management capabilities that simplify network administration. CiscoWorks SNMS enables
network operators to more efficiently and effectively manage the network through a
simplified browser-based interface that can be accessed anytime from anywhere within the
network. CiscoWorks SNMS provides tools that make the job of configuring, monitoring,
and troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls, and other business applications, quicker
and helps reduce the likelihood of human errors. Businesses that use CiscoWorks SNMS can
enjoy the twin advantages of decreasing downtime and the ability to easily roll out changes
in the network.
Positioned between CiscoWorks for Windows (CWW) and the CiscoWorks LAN
Management Solution (LMS), SNMS introduces network administrators to the functionality
of Resource Manager Essentials along with the multi-vendor device monitoring and SNMP
management features of WhatsUp Gold. SNMS provides a cost effective solution that can
be easily installed and used today while providing a transition path to CiscoWorks LAN
Management Solution.
Tool Description
Software Selector Finds required features for a given technology.
http://tools.cisco.com/ITDIT/ISTMAIN/servlet/index
Feature Navigator
Finds releases that support a set of software features and platforms, and compares
releases.
http://tools.cisco.com/ITDIT/CFN/jsp/index.jsp
Software Advisor
Compares IOS releases, matches IOS and CatOS features to releases, and finds out
which software release supports a given hardware device.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/front.x/Support/HWSWmatrix/hwswmatrix.cgi
Cisco IOS Upgrade Planner Finds releases by platform, release, and feature set, and downloads images of Cisco
IOS Software.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Software/Iosplanner/Planner-tool/iosplanner.cgi?
Bug Toolkit Searches for known bugs based on software version, feature set, and keywords.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/launch_bugtool.pl