Preface; Before You Begin - Nortel Configuration Manager Configuration

Preface

Welcome to Contivity Configuration Manager 2.2 User Guide. The Contivity
Configuration Manager* application offers a solution for one of the most
problematic areas of networking—configuration management. By taking
advantage of the unique capabilities of the Java* programming language, the
CCM system provides comprehensive, platform-independent management
capabilities that revolutionize the approach to configuring networks.

Before you begin

This guide is intended for network engineers who are responsible for using the
Contivity Configuration Manager to configure and maintain networks. This guide
assumes that you have the following background:
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Understanding of networking terminology, theories, and practices
Specific knowledge about the networking devices, protocols, and interfaces in
your enterprise's network
Knowledge of the Windows* operating system or Solaris* windowing
systems and graphical user interfaces (GUIs)
Note: This guide distinguishes between CCM users and the CCM
administrator. CCM users, the intended audience of this guide, are
network engineers who use the CCM software to configure networks. The
CCM administrator is responsible for administering the CCM server
software.
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