Description
Implementing CiscoWorks LMS (CWLMS) version 3.1 teaches learners how to use the CiscoWorks applications contained in the CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution (LMS) v3.1 bundle. The focus is on finding the correct tools within CiscoWorks to document the network, log changes that occur, deploy global changes to devices, monitor network performance, and manage network faults. The labs are designed so that learners share two CiscoWorks servers set up in a multiserver trust environment.
Objectives
Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Describe fundamental network management concepts and introduce the applications contained in CiscoWorks LMS
- Prepare the various CiscoWorks applications for use
- Use CiscoWorks Campus Manager to view and troubleshoot network devices, as well as end-user, host, and IP phone connections
- Use CiscoWorks RME to document the network, log changes, archive configurations and software images, and deploy updates
- Monitor performance in the network using CiscoWorks IPM and response time
- Manage network faults using CiscoWorks DFM
- Use the CiscoView device manager to monitor and configure a device, use CiscoWorks Device Center to troubleshoot a device, and use CiscoWorks Assistant workflows to troubleshoot device problems
- Deploy CiscoWorks and perform CiscoWorks system administration tasks to ensure that the server runs smoothly
Prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this course are as follows:
- Knowledge of basic Cisco IOS commands, Cisco Catalyst operating system commands, and TCP/IP
- Basic Microsoft Windows and Internet browser navigation skills
- Basic email usage skills
Who Should Attend
The primary audience for this course is as follows:
- Network Administrators
- Network Managers
The secondary audience for this course is as follows:
- Network Designers
- Network Engineers
- Systems Engineers
Course Outline
Lab Outline
- Lab 2-1: Logging into CiscoWorks
- Lab 2-2: Configuring Local User Security in CiscoWorks Common Services
- Lab 2-3: Configuring a Multiserver Setup Using CiscoWorks Assistant
- Lab 2-4: Managing the DCR in CiscoWorks Common Services
- Lab 2-5: Configuring User-Defined Groups in CiscoWorks Common Services
- Lab 3-1: Logging Changes to CiscoWorks Campus Manager
- Lab 3-2: Documenting Network Connectivity Using Topology Services
- Lab 3-3: Deploying Updates Using CiscoWorks Campus Manager
- Lab 3-4: Documenting End Users and IP Phones Using User Tracking
- Lab 4-1: Logging Changes to the CiscoWorks RME Device Inventory
- Lab 4-2: Documenting the CiscoWorks RME Device Inventory
- Lab 4-3: Logging Changes to the CiscoWorks RME Configuration Archive
- Lab 4-4: Deploying Configuration Updates Using Config Editor
- Lab 4-5: Deploying Configuration Updates Using NetConfig
- Lab 4-6: Updating the CiscoWorks RME Device Software Repository
- Lab 4-7: Deploying Software Updates to Devices Using CiscoWorks RME
- Lab 4-8: Logging Changes and Managing Faults Using Syslog Messages
- Lab 4-9: Deploying show Commands Using NetShow
- Lab 5-1: Configuring CiscoWorks IPM
- Lab 5-2: Monitoring Response Time Using CiscoWorks IPM
- Lab 6-1: Configuring CiscoWorks DFM
- Lab 6-2: Detecting and Analyzing Faults Using CiscoWorks DFM
- Lab 7-1: Monitoring Devices Using CiscoView and Mini-RMON Manager
- Lab 7-2: Deploying Device Updates Using CiscoView
- Lab 7-3: Troubleshooting Using CiscoWorks Device Center
- Lab 7-4: Implementing Troubleshooting Workflows Using CiscoWorks Assistant
- Lab 8-1: Modifying Server Settings Using CiscoWorks LMS Setup Center
- Lab 8-2: Configuring CiscoWorks Integration with Cisco Secure ACS
- Lab 8-3: Managing the CiscoWorks LMS Portal
Prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this course are as follows:
- Knowledge of basic Cisco IOS commands, Cisco Catalyst operating system commands, and TCP/IP
- Basic Microsoft Windows and Internet browser navigation skills
- Basic email usage skills