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Cisco Craft Works Interface Quick Start Guide
Cisco IOS XR Software Release 3.4
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Introduction
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About CWI
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Prerequisites
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Configuring the Router and CWI Client
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Installing, Launching, and Uninstalling CWI
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Getting Started with the Operation of CWI
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Reference Information
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Obtaining Documentation
9
Documentation Feedback
10
Cisco Product Security Overview
11
Product Alerts and Field Notices
12
Obtaining Technical Assistance
13
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
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  • Page 1 Cisco Craft Works Interface Quick Start Guide Cisco IOS XR Software Release 3.4 Introduction About CWI Prerequisites Configuring the Router and CWI Client Installing, Launching, and Uninstalling CWI Getting Started with the Operation of CWI Reference Information Obtaining Documentation Documentation Feedback...

  • Page 2: Related Documentation

    CLI or XML data. • Many features are aimed at the CLI user. See Cisco Craft Works Interface User Guide for details on the activities in the CWI Desktop. Prerequisites Prerequisites ensure that the CWI client and router are correctly set up to allow them to communicate. Meeting all prerequisites before starting any of the procedures in this guide is recommended to ensure successful communication between the CWI client and router.
  • Page 3 If you are using a CORBA connection and require notifications, the router must be explicitly configured for each client Note that is to receive notifications. These notifications include real-time inventory updates (for example, online insertion and removal [OIR]), alarms, and change-of-configuration events. See the “Configuring the Router and CWI Client” section on page 4 for information on configuring the router to send notifications to a specified client.

  • Page 4: Configuring The Router And Cwi Client

    Hardware Requirements Table 2 lists the CWI client hardware requirements. Table 2 CWI Client Hardware Requirements System Requirement CPU and CPU Speed MHz IBM PC-compatible 500 MHz PentiumIII minimum, Windows-based 1.20 GHz Pentium IV recommended Solaris 550 MHz minimum, UNIX 1.2 GHz recommended Linux-based PC IBM PC-compatible 500 MHz PentiumIII minimum, 1.20 GHz Pentium IV recommended...

  • Page 5: Enabling The Ssh Server

    Enabling the HTTP Server To download and install CWI, you must enable the HTTP server on the device. The HTTP server is used only to install CWI. After installation, the server can be deactivated. Note To activate the HTTP server, install the manageability PIE, and add the configuration, use the http server command in global configuration mode, as shown in the following example: RP/0/RP0/CPU0:router# configure RP/0/RP0/CPU0:router(config)# http server...

  • Page 6: Connection Methods

    Connection Methods Some connection methods require additional configuration on the router, as described in Table 4. For the connection methods that require cryptographic (crypto) set up, see the “Setting Up the Minimum Crypto Requirements” section on page 6. Table 4 Connection Methods and Requirements Additional Router Connection Method...

  • Page 7: Installing, Launching, And Uninstalling Cwi

    Enter your AAA username and password in the User Name and Password fields. b. Click OK. The Cisco Systems router home page appears. Step 4 Click the Craft Works Interface link in the web browser to start the CWI installation.
  • Page 8 If the Java Plug-in installation is completed, a dialog box appears asking you to trust the security certificate distributed by Cisco Systems. This dialog box differs depending on the client platform. b. The security certificate must be accepted to run CWI. To choose the applicable option, follow the online instructions.
  • Page 9 Launching CWI Without Using the Device Tree To launch CWI with SSL either enabled or not enabled, perform the following steps: Double-click the CWI icon to launch the client desktop. The CWI - Login window appears (see Figure 1). Step 1 You have the option to add a device or device group and log in to multiple routers.
  • Page 10 CWI is automatically locked when there is no activity in the CWI session for 15 minutes. To unlock CWI, you Note must provide the username and password used when logging in to the router. See Cisco Craft Works Interface User Guide for CWI unlocking procedures.
  • Page 11 Adding or Editing a Device To add or edit a new device to the Device Tree, perform the following steps: From the CWI - Login window, right-click the Login information directory and choose Add New Device. The Add Step 1 Device window appears (see Figure 2).
  • Page 12 Adding or Editing a Device Group To add or edit a new device group to the device tree, perform the following steps: From the CWI - Login window, right-click the Login Information directory and choose Add New Device Group. The Step 1 Add Device Group window appears (see Figure 3).
  • Page 13 Enter the same AAA password across all routers. Step 3 (Optional) Enter the enable password for IOS. Step 4 When you connect to an IOS device, you must enter the enable password. Note Step 5 Choose one of the following connection categories from the drop-down menu: •...
  • Page 14 Figure 5 Progress Window If one or more devices failed, see the “Encountering an Error While Logging into Multiple Devices Simultaneously” section on page 14. Encountering an Error While Logging into Multiple Devices Simultaneously If an error is encountered while logging in to multiple devices simultaneously from the Progress window (see Figure 5), you can: •...
  • Page 15 Figure 6 displays the Failed Log window. Click the Close button to go back to the Progress window. Figure 6 Failed Log Window Specifying the User Login Script You can access devices not directly accessible from the CWI workstation through the Scripted Login capability. Table 5 lists the fields in the Login Script Steps window (see Figure 7).
  • Page 16 To close CWI, perform the following steps: Choose File> Exit. Or click the Close button on the CWI Desktop title bar. Step 1 A Craft Works Interface dialog box appears. Click Yes to exit the application. Step 2 The CWI Desktop window closes.

  • Page 17: Getting Started With The Operation Of Cwi

    CWI that can be launched from the CWI Desktop Help menu. For information on the CWI Desktop Help menu, see Cisco Craft Works Interface User Guide.
  • Page 18 Understanding the Admin Planes and Device Planes For Cisco IOS XR devices, CWI can manage both the admin planes and device planes on a single desktop. A node is available for each plane in the Inventory Tree of the CWI desktop. Each plane provides you with different domains (see Table 8). Table 8 Supported Domains Node...

  • Page 19: Cwi Desktop Window

    • Filter records. • Set preferences. CWI Desktop Window The CWI Desktop is the main point of access to all CWI applications and tools, allowing you to configure, monitor, and manage routers (see Figure 8). The CWI Desktop is designed with common elements that provide an easy-to-use and consistent user interface. The elements of the CWI Desktop window are described in Table 10.
  • Page 20 Figure 8 CWI Desktop Inventory tree CWI Desktop menu bar The CWI Desktop lets you to communicate with the router using the applications that are described in Table 11. Table 11 Applications for the CWI Desktop Application Description Alarm Dashboard Provides a summary of the alarm status information for all routers on the CWI Desktop.

  • Page 21: Reference Information

    Table 11 Applications for the CWI Desktop (continued) Application Description Configuration Editor Displays the target configuration in CLI format. The Configuration Editor provides general text editor functions, such as copy, paste, redo, and undo, and provides syntax checking and CLI functions, such as command completion and CLI help. Fabric Status Viewer Displays the port ID and port status columns in text format in a Fabric Status Viewer table.
  • Page 22 Table 12 Network Information (continued) Type Function When setting the minimum router configuration, you must use the client Virtual Private Network (VPN) IP address and Domain Name Server (DNS) name instead of the client IP address and DNS name when configuring the IP hostname for the CWI client. This mapping is required for the client to receive notifications from the router.
  • Page 23 • HTTP server status (running or not running) • XML agent status (running or not running) Table 14 lists the applications and features to the corresponding login mode type. Table 14 Login Modes Used for Applications and Features Mode Full Mode (MGBL-PIE and XML Agent) The entire set of CWI applications is provided. The following list of features is Reduced Mode CWI Lite Mode 1.
  • Page 24 5. If you are unable to log in to the router from the CWI login screen, run the Troubleshooter application at the prompt. See Cisco Craft Works Interface User Guide for information on using the Troubleshooter application. Telnet (No XML) Yes.

  • Page 25: Obtaining Documentation

    Obtaining Documentation Cisco documentation and additional literature are available on Cisco.com. This section explains the product documentation resources that Cisco offers. Cisco.com You can access the most current Cisco documentation at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport You can access the Cisco website at this URL: http://www.cisco.com You can access international Cisco websites at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/countries_languages.shtml...

  • Page 26: Reporting Security Problems In Cisco Products

    A current list of security advisories, security notices, and security responses for Cisco products is available at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go/psirt To see security advisories, security notices, and security responses as they are updated in real time, you can subscribe to the Product Security Incident Response Team Really Simple Syndication (PSIRT RSS) feed.

  • Page 27: Cisco Technical Support & Documentation Website

    Cisco Technical Support & Documentation Website The Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website provides online documents and tools for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with Cisco products and technologies. The website is available 24 hours a day at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport Access to all tools on the Cisco Technical Support &...

  • Page 28: Obtaining Additional Publications And Information

    You can access the Internet Protocol Journal at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/ipj • Networking products offered by Cisco Systems, as well as customer support services, can be obtained at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/index.html • Networking Professionals Connection is an interactive website where networking professionals share questions, suggestions, and information about networking products and technologies with Cisco experts and other networking professionals.
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