Ascolta

Learn Cisco's LAN Management Solution (LMS) from the expert.


This course covers CiscoWorks LMS 4.0, Cisco Prime LMS 4.1, and the Cisco Prime LMS 4.2 version of the software. Although the course was written on CiscoWorks LMS 4.0, we run all three versions of the software in or lab and highlight the differences. We also run Cisco Prime Infrastructure 1.3 in or lab. Cisco Prime Infrastructure is a converged solution for comprehensive lifecycle management of wired and wireless networks.


Cisco Prime Infrastructure is the recommended upgrade path for Cisco Prime LMS and Cisco Prime Network Control System (NCS) users. While not a direct feature-to-feature upgrade for LMS, it supports core LMS-like functionality for wired device management. In the CWLMS course, the instructor will demonstrate which LMS wired features have been migrated to Cisco Prime Infrastructure. Those interested in the wireless features of Cisco Prime Infrastructure, should attend our exclusive 2-day Cisco Prime NCS course available only by Ascolta.

The CWLMS course teaches you how to use either version of LMS to manage your network. The focus is to find the correct tools within the software to document the network inventory, manage device configurations, control software updates, monitor performance, troubleshoot faults, and simplify the deployment of new Cisco technologies.

Ascolta Advantage

Ascolta's lab provides a real network environment for learning CiscoWorks LMS 4.0, Cisco Prime LMS 4.1 and Cisco Prime LMS 4.2. In addition to extended lectures and individual hands-on labs, you will have access to our remote Lab 24-hours a day via the Internet for the duration of the class. Feel free to bring your own laptop PC to class for personalized access to our lab.

Prerequisites

To fully benefit from this course, it is recommended that you have the following prerequisite skills and knowledge:

• Knowledge equivalent to taking the Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) courses
• 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

Target Audience

This course is intended for the following audience:

• Network administrators, managers, and technicians who need a more efficient way of managing and maintaining the network infrastructor.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the student 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

Course Outline

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 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 Center

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

CiscoWorks LMS Administration

• Using the Trust Management Menu
• Managing Collection Settings
• Performing Network Administration Tasks
• Performing System Administration 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
• Lab 6-4: Monitoring Syslog Messages
• Lab 6-5: Monitoring Network Faults
• Lab 6-6: Deploying NetShow Commands
• Lab 6-7: Using Troubleshooting Workflows
• Lab 7-1: Using Smart Install Work Center
• Lab 7-2: Using Identity Work Center
• Lab 7-3: Using Auto Smartports Work Center
• Lab 7-4: Using EnergyWise Work Center