Implementing CiscoWorks LMS 3.0 (CWLMS)

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Implementing CiscoWorks LMS 3.0 (CWLMS) - 5-day Hands-on Cisco Authorized Course

Course Description

Learn to manage your network using the applications in version 3.0 of CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution (LMS). In this course, you'll work with:

CiscoWorks Common Services 3.1
Campus Manager 5.0
Resource Manager Essentials 4.1
Device Fault Manager 3.0
Internetwork Performance Monitor 4.0
CiscoView 6.1
The LMS Portal 1.0 and the CiscoWorks Assistant 1.0

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the student should be able to:

Better manage your network
Discover the Cisco devices in your network
Visualize the topology of your network, including links between Cisco devices and Layer 2 spanning tree topologies
Collect and track accurate inventory data from Cisco devices
Automatically maintain a historical archive of the configurations on all of your Cisco devices as the configurations change over time
Update the configurations on the Cisco devices on your network, including pushing similar configuration changes to many devices at the same time
Build a library of Cisco operating systems and update the operating systems running on your Cisco devices
Track and analyze network performance including latency and jitter tests
Detect potentially complex fault situations on your Cisco devices
Set up a multiserver trust relationship between multiple CiscoWorks servers and tie LMS to CiscoSecure Access Control Server for AAA functions
Maintain your CiscoWorks LMS server

Intended Audience

Network administrators, managers, and technicians who need a more efficient way of managing and maintaining Cisco routers and switches in their networks.

Prerequisites

ICND1
BSCI
Knowledge of basic Cisco IOS and Cisco Catalyst operating system commands
Basic knowledge of TCP/IP
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows
Basic Internet browser navigation skills
Basic e-mail usage skills)

Course & Lab Outline

1. Introduction to Network Management Using CiscoWorks LMS

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

2. 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

3. CiscoWorks Campus Manager

Managing Network Devices Using CiscoWorks Campus Manager
Logging Changes to CiscoWorks Campus Manager
Documenting Network Connectivity Using CiscoWorks Campus Manager
Deploying Updates Using CiscoWorks Campus ManagerDocumenting End Users and IP Phones Using User Tracking
Discovering Network Pathways Using Path Analysis

4. 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 Images
Logging Changes and Managing Faults with Syslog

5. Internetwork Performance Monitor

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

6. CiscoWorks Device Fault Manager

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

7. Device Troubleshooting

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

8. CiscoWorks System Administration

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