This course is aimed at Network Administrators, Network Managers, Network Designers, Engineers and System Engineers.

After you complete this course you will be able to:

• Describe fundamental network management concepts and introduce the features of CiscoWorks LMS 4.0
• Install CiscoWorks LMS 4.0, log into the portal for the first time, and use the Getting Started workflow to configure the server
• Explore and customize the dashboards in My Menu, manage portlets, and change the portal layout
• Manage the network device inventory
• Manage network device configurations and software images.
• Monitor and troubleshoot the network
• Use the Work Centers to perform complete lifecycle management of network devices
• Perform advanced administration tasks in CiscoWorks LMS

Introduction to CiscoWorks LMS 4.0

• Defining Network Management
• Exploring the Network Management Process
• Introducing CiscoWorks LMS 4.0

Getting Started

• Installing CiscoWorks LMS 4.0
• Logging into CiscoWorks LMS 4.0
• Using the Getting Started Workflow

My Menu

• Understanding My Menu
• Managing Dashboards, Portlets, and Portal Layout

Inventory Management

• Collecting Inventory and End User Information
• Performing Device AdministrationPerforming Device Administration
• Viewing and Creating Inventory, User Tracking, and Switch Port Reports
• Using Inventory Tools

Configuration and Software Management

• Managing the Configuration Archive
• Verifying Configuration Compliance
• Using Configuration Tools
• Using Configuration Workflows

Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting

• Visualizing the Network with Topology Services
• Monitoring Network Performance
• Monitoring Network Response Time
• Monitoring Syslog Messages
• Monitoring Network Faults
• Using Troubleshooting Tools

CiscoWorks LMS Work Centers

• Using the Smart Install Work Center
• Using the Identity Work Center
• Using the Auto Smartports Work Center
• Using the EnergyWise Work Center

CiscoWorks LMS Administration

• Using the Trust Management Menu
• Managing Collection Settings
• Performing Network Administration Tasks
• Performing System Administration Tasks
• Performing Other Administrative Tasks

Labs:

• Lab 2-1: Logging into CiscoWorks
• Lab 2-2: Using the Getting Started Workflow
• Lab 3-1: Managing My Menu
• Lab 4-1: Collecting Inventory and End User Information
• Lab 4-2: Performing Device Administration
• Lab 4-3: Viewing and Creating Inventory and User Tracking Reports
• Lab 4-4: Using Inventory Tools
• Lab 5-1: Managing the Configuration Archive
• Lab 5-2: Verifying Configuration Compliance
• Lab 5-3: Using Config Editor
• Lab 5-4: Using NetConfig
• Lab 5-5: Using Template Center
• Lab 5-6: Using Software Image Management
• Lab 5-7: Using the VLAN Workflow
• Lab 6-1: Using Topology Services
• Lab 6-2: Monitoring Network Performance
• Lab 6-3: Monitoring Network Response Time

The following courses are recommended for further study:

• No other courses recommended at this time