Implementing CiscoWorks LMS 3.0

Course Overview

Implementing CiscoWorks LMS (CWLMS) v3.0 teaches learners how to use the CiscoWorks applications contained in the LAN Management Solution (LMS) 3.0 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 with learners sharing two CiscoWorks servers set up in a multi-server trust environment

Audience

This course will is aimed at Network administrators, Network Managers, Network designers, engineers and System Engineers.

Skills Gained

Completion of this course will give delegates the skills to:

• Describe fundamental network concepts and introduce the applications contained in CiscoWorks LMS 3.0
• Prepare the various CiscoWorks applications for use
• Use CiscoWorks Campus Manager to view and troubleshoot network devised, end user, host, and IP phone connections, and diagnose VLAN connectivity problems and deploy VLAN updates
• Use CiscoWorks RME to document the network, log changes, archive configurations and software images, and deploy updates.
• Monitor performance in the network using IPM and response time
• Manage network faults using CiscoWorks DFM
• Use CiscoView to monitor and configure a device, use CiscoWorks Device Centre to troubleshoot a device with shortcuts to many reports and applications loaded on the local server, and use the CiscoWorks Assistance workflows to troubleshoot device problems
• Deploy CiscoWorks and perform CiscoWorks system administration tasks to ensure that the server runs smoothly

Prerequisites

Delegates are required to meet the following prerequisites:

• Knowledge of basic Cisco IOS commands, Cisco Catalyst operating system commands, and TCP/IP
• Basic Microsoft Windows and internet Browser navigation skills
• Basic e-mail usage skills

Course Outline

Introduction to Network Management Using CiscoWorks LMS

• Defining Network Management
• Exploring the Network Management Process
• Examining the CiscoWorks LMS Applications

Jump-Start CiscoWorks

• Logging into CiscoWorks LMS
• Configuring CiscoWorks User Security
• Implementing a Server Setup Workflow Using CiscoWorks Assistant
• Managing the DCR
• Configuring User-Defined Groups
• Logging Changes and Managing Faults with Syslog

CiscoWorks Campus Manager

• Managing Network Devices Using CiscoWorks Campus Manager
• Documenting Network Connectivity Using CiscoWorks Campus Manager
• Deploying Updates Using CiscoWorks Campus Manager
• Documenting End User and IP Phones Using User Tracking
• Discovering Network Pathways Using Path Analysis

CiscoWorks Resource Manager Essentials

• Managing Network Devices Using CiscoWorks RME
• Logging Changes to the Device Inventory
• Documenting the Device Inventory
• Logging Changes to the Configuration Archive
• Deploying Configuration Updates
• Managing Device Software

Internetwork Performance Monitor

• Monitoring Network Performance Using IPM
• Configuring IPM
• Monitoring Response Time Using IPM

CiscoWorks Device Fault Manager

• Managing Faults Using CiscoWorks DFM
• Configuring CiscoWorks DFM for Use with Devices
• Detecting and Analysing Faults with CiscoWorks DFM

Device Troubleshooting

• Troubleshooting a Device Using CiscoWorks Applications
• Monitoring Device Performance Using CiscoView
• Deploying Device Updates Using CiscoView
• Troubleshooting with CiscoWorks Device Centre
• Implementing Workflows with CiscoWorks Assistant

CiscoWorks System Administration

• Deploying CiscoWorks
• Performing CiscoWorks Administration Tasks
• Modifying Server Settings Using CiscoWorks LMS Setup Centre
• Managing the CiscoWorks LMS Portal

Implementing CiscoWorks LMS 3.0 / CWLMS