Configuring And Using The Network Assistant - Cisco 4500M Software Manual

Configuring Switches with Web-based Tools
This chapter describes how to install and configure the Network Assistant and Embedded CiscoView on
the Catalyst 4500 series switch. It also provides an overview of the concepts and procedures used to
create and manage a cluster of Catalyst 4500 series switches.
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For complete syntax and usage information for the switch commands used in this chapter, refer to the
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Catalyst 4500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Command Reference and related publications at
http://www.cisco.com/go/NetworkAssistant.

Configuring and Using the Network Assistant

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Note The Network Assistant is not bundled with an online software image on Cisco.com. You can download
the Network Assistant from this URL: at
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Configuring and Using the Network Assistant, page 9-1
Clustering Switches, page 9-10
Configuring Embedded CiscoView Support, page 9-13
Understanding How the Network Assistant Works, page 9-2
Installation Requirements, page 9-2
Software and Hardware Requirements, page 9-2
Network Assistant-related Default Configuration, page 9-3
Installing the Network Assistant, page 9-3
Overview of the CLI Commands, page 9-4
Configuring the Cisco Device for Use with Network Assistant, page 9-4
Displaying the Network Assistant-Related Configuration, page 9-9
Launching the Network Assistant, page 9-10
Connecting Network Assistant to a Device, page 9-10
Clustering Switches, page 9-10
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http://www.cisco.com/go/NetworkAssistant
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