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This manual describes the CiscoWorks for Windows 6.1 and its applications, CiscoView, Show Commands, and Threshold Manager. It also provides information about performing minor troubleshooting tasks.
This manual is intended for system administrators who are responsible for using CiscoWorks for Windows to configure and monitor routers, access servers, hubs, and switches.
You should be familiar with the basic concepts and terminology used in internetworking, and understand your network topology and the protocols that the devices in your network can use. You should also have a working knowledge of the Microsoft Windows environment.
You should also become familiar with the Network Management Software (NMS) from Ipswitch, WhatsUp Gold, by reading the WhatsUp Gold User's Guide.
Table 1 describes the organization and chapters of this guide:
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Provides system and network support information. It also provides a brief overview of all the applications included with CiscoWorks for Windows. | ||
Describes the CiscoWorks for Windows desktop, and how to access commonly used software tools and online help information. | ||
Provides overview information about CiscoView. Describes how to navigate CiscoView, display devices, and configure and monitor devices. | ||
Provides overview information about Show Commands. Describes how to navigate Show Commands and display system and protocol information about Cisco devices. | ||
Provides overview information about Threshold Manager. Describes how to navigate in Threshold Manager, set thresholds to manage problem areas on your network, and retrieve event information. | ||
Provides troubleshooting tips and answers to the most common Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that you might encounter when using CiscoView, Show Commands, and Threshold Manager applications. |
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Note For detailed information about configuring, monitoring, and managing your network with CiscoWorks for Windows applications, see the context-sensitive online help. This comprehensive help system provides procedures, overview material, and links to related information. |
This document uses the following conventions:
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Commands and keywords | boldface font |
Variables for which you supply values | italic font |
Displayed session and system information | screen font
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Information you enter | boldface screen font
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Variables you enter | italic screen font
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Menu items and button names | boldface font |
Selecting a menu item | Option>Network Preferences |
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Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the publication. |
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Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data. |
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Note Although every effort has been made to validate the accuracy of the information in the printed and electronic documentation, you should also review the [product] documentation on Cisco.com for any updates. |
The following additional documentation is available:
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Note Document titles might vary slightly, depending on the software release. |
These sections explain how to obtain documentation from Cisco Systems.
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You can use the Cisco TAC Web Site to resolve P3 and P4 issues yourself, saving both cost and time. The site provides around-the-clock access to online tools, knowledge bases, and software. To access the Cisco TAC Web Site, go to this URL:
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If you are a Cisco.com registered user, and you cannot resolve your technical issues by using the Cisco TAC Web Site, you can open a case online by using the TAC Case Open tool at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/tac/caseopen
If you have Internet access, it is recommended that you open P3 and P4 cases through the Cisco TAC Web Site.
The Cisco TAC Escalation Center addresses priority level 1 or priority level 2 issues. These classifications are assigned when severe network degradation significantly impacts business operations. When you contact the TAC Escalation Center with a P1 or P2 problem, a Cisco TAC engineer automatically opens a case.
To obtain a directory of toll-free Cisco TAC telephone numbers for your country, go to this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml
Before calling, please check with your network operations center to determine the level of Cisco support services to which your company is entitled: for example, SMARTnet, SMARTnet Onsite, or Network Supported Accounts (NSA). When you call the center, please have available your service agreement number and your product serial number.
Posted: Thu Nov 7 21:05:07 PST 2002
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