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

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