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Table of Contents

Preface
Document Objectives
Audience
Document Organization
Documentation Suite
Document Conventions
Obtaining Documentation
Obtaining Technical Assistance

Preface


Document Objectives

This User's Guide provides step-by-step instructions for most of the tasks you perform using Cisco Media Gateway Controller Node Manager (CMNM). It contains information you need to install and configure CMNM and to prepare the system for users. It also contains reference information that may be needed by administrators, service technicians, and users.

CMNM provides a means to manage fault, configuration, and performance of the service provider's Cisco MGC nodes. CMNM is based on the Cisco Element Manager Framework (CEMF).

This document describes how to:

Audience

This document has two primary audiences:

Document Organization

This document contains the following chapters:

Table 1   Document Contents

Chapters Title Content

Chapter 1

Overview of Cisco Media Gateway Controller Node Manager

This chapter provides an overview of CMNM and the various tasks you perform.

Chapter 2

Installing CMNM

This chapter contains information about hardware and software requirements for CMNM and instructions for installing the software.

Chapter 3

Configuring Network Devices for Management

This chapter shows you how to configure each network device so that it can be managed by CMNM.

Chapter 4

Getting Started with CMNM

This chapter describes CMNM concepts.

Chapter 5

Setting Up CMNM Security

The administrator must set up security for the system and users. CMNM provides a number of security features necessary for a typical service provider's environment, such as user login IDs and alphanumeric passwords and per-user privileges and control of administrative functions. This chapter shows you how to set up defaults for users and security for the system.

Chapter 6

Deploying a Site, Object, or Network

CMNM provides two methods to configure Cisco MGC nodes and subobjects: manual and seed file. This chapter shows you how to deploy using either method.

Chapter 7

Using Polling to Monitor Network Performance

CMNM collects performance information from the Cisco MGC node, allowing you to monitor the health and performance of the network. CMNM allows you to view performance data associated with a given object and graph that data over time. This chapter shows you how to monitor performance data.

Chapter 8

Managing Traps and Events

CMNM provides fault management of the Cisco MGC, including the Cisco MGC host, Cisco SLT, and LAN switch. This chapter shows you how to view, acknowledge, and clear alarms for a given object.

Chapter 9

Viewing Information About Network Devices

This chapter shows you how to view a variety of different information about network devices.

Documentation Suite

Consult the following related documentation for additional information about the Cisco MGC software.

Cisco MGC Documentation

Cisco Element Management Framework Documentation

Consult the following related documentation for additional information about the Cisco Element Management Framework (CEMF):

Billing and Measurements Server Documentation

Consult the following related documentation for additional information about the Billing and Measurements Server (BAMS):

Document Conventions

Command descriptions use the following conventions:

boldface font

Commands and keywords are in boldface.

italic font

Arguments for which you supply values are in italics.

[   ]

Elements in square brackets are optional.

{ x | y | z }

Alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars.

[ x | y | z ]

Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars.

string

A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the string or the string will include the quotation marks.

Screen examples use the following conventions:

screen font

Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in screen font.

boldface screen font

Information you must enter is in boldface screen font.

italic screen font

Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen font.

 


This pointer highlights an important line of text in an example.

^

The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control. For example, the key combination ^D in a screen display means hold down the Control key while you press the D key.

<   >

Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, are in angle brackets.

[   ]

Default responses to system prompts are in square brackets.

!, #

An exclamation point (!) or a pound sign (#) at the beginning of a line of code indicates a comment line.


Note   Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the publication.


TimeSaver Means the described action saves time. You can save time by performing the action described in the paragraph.


Tip Means the following information might help you solve a problem. The tips information might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information, similar to a Timesaver.


Caution   Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Obtaining Documentation

World Wide Web

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Documentation CD-ROM

Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a CD-ROM package, which ships with your product. The Documentation CD-ROM is updated monthly. Therefore, it is probably more current than printed documentation. The CD-ROM package is available as a single unit or as an annual subscription.

Ordering Documentation

Registered CCO users can order the Documentation CD-ROM and other Cisco Product documentation through our online Subscription Services at http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/subcat/kaojump.cgi.

Nonregistered CCO users can order documentation through a local account representative by calling Cisco's corporate headquarters (California, USA) at 408 526-4000 or, in North America, call 800 553-NETS (6387).

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Cisco provides Cisco Connection Online (CCO) as a starting point for all technical assistance. Warranty or maintenance contract customers can use the Technical Assistance Center. All customers can submit technical feedback on Cisco documentation using the web, e-mail, a self-addressed stamped response card included in many printed docs, or by sending mail to Cisco.

Cisco Connection Online

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CCO's broad range of features and services helps customers and partners to streamline business processes and improve productivity. Through CCO, you will find information about Cisco and our networking solutions, services, and programs. In addition, you can resolve technical issues with online support services, download and test software packages, and order Cisco learning materials and merchandise. Valuable online skill assessment, training, and certification programs are also available.

Customers and partners can self-register on CCO to obtain additional personalized information and services. Registered users may order products, check on the status of an order and view benefits specific to their relationships with Cisco.

You can access CCO in the following ways:

You can e-mail questions about using CCO to cco-team@cisco.com.

Technical Assistance Center

The Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) is available to warranty or maintenance contract customers who need technical assistance with a Cisco product that is under warranty or covered by a maintenance contract.

To display the TAC web site that includes links to technical support information and software upgrades and for requesting TAC support, use www.cisco.com/techsupport.

To contact by e-mail, use one of the following:

Language E-mail Address

English

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Hanzi (Chinese)

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Kanji (Japanese)

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Hangul (Korean)

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Spanish

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Thai

thai-tac@cisco.com

In North America, TAC can be reached at 800 553-2447 or 408 526-7209. For other telephone numbers and TAC e-mail addresses worldwide, consult the following web site: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml.

Documentation Feedback

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