Task 2: Ensure That Network Devices Have The Correct Software - Cisco MGC Node Manager Installation Manual

Chapter 2 Installing Cisco MGC Node Manager
Information
Superuser (su) password and privileges
Host name and host ID of the machine
where Cisco EMF will be installed (in a
distributed configuration, the
Management server)
Host IP address of that machine
Product Authorization Key for
Cisco EMF, to be used in Task 6
DNS Domain of the machine where
Cisco EMF will be installed (in a
distributed configuration, the
Management server) if your network
uses DNS
IP address of CiscoView server, required
when you install Cisco MGC Node
Manager

Task 2: Ensure That Network Devices Have the Correct Software

Cisco MGC Node Manager interacts with other software running on the various components of the
Cisco MGC node. A potential cause of network management problems, such as failure to discover a
device during deployment, is a mismatch between the software on the device and the version or patch
compatible with Cisco MGC Node Manager. The software requirements for these components are
described in
Caution Upgrades are released frequently. To be sure that you have any necessary software patch, check the Web
site for the latest bulletins and upgrades.
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Where To Find It
Your UNIX system administrator
On the machine, enter hostname at the
command prompt. The host name
displays.
At the command prompt, enter hostid.
The host ID displays. This is a
hexadecimal string that identifies the
system, not the IP address.
At the command prompt, enter host.
If there are multiple interfaces, select the
IP address of the interface where traps
will be forwarded (as specified when
you configure devices for network
management; refer to the Cisco MGC
Node Manager User's Guide at
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/s
w/netmgtsw/ps1912/products_user_gui
de_list.html, Chapter 3.
On the Cisco EMF product CD sleeve.
Your UNIX system administrator
Table 2-1.
Performing a New Installation of the Cisco MGC Node Manager
Value
Hostname:
Host ID:
IP address
Installation Guide for the Cisco MGC Node Manager 2.5(2)
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