CWLMS CiscoWorks LMS v4.0
Course Description
Learn CiscoWorks LMS 4.0 from the expert. Our instructor is the
author of the four most recent versions of this course.
CiscoWorks LMS (CWLMS) v4.0 teaches you how to use the
CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution (LMS) 4.0 to manage your
network. The focus is to find the correct tools within CiscoWorks
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. In addition to extended lectures and individual
hands-on labs, you will have access to our remote CiscoWorks 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
Associated Certifications
Who Should Attend
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:
- 1.Describe fundamental network management concepts and
introduce the features of CiscoWorks LMS 4.0
- 2.Install CiscoWorks LMS 4.0, log into the portal for the first
time, and use the Getting Started workflow to configure the
server
- 3.Explore and customize the dashboards in My Menu, manage
portlets, and change the portal layout
- 4.Manage the network device inventory
- 5.Manage network device configurations and software
images.
- 6.Monitor and troubleshoot the network
- 7.Use the Work Centers to perform complete lifecycle management
of network devices
- 8.Perform advanced administration tasks in CiscoWorks LMS
Course Outline
1.Introduction to CiscoWorks LMS 4.0
- Defining Network Management
- Exploring the Network Management Process
- Introducing CiscoWorks LMS 4.0
2.Getting Started
- Installing CiscoWorks LMS 4.0
- Logging into CiscoWorks LMS 4.0
- Using the Getting Started Workflow
3.My Menu
- Understanding My Menu
- Managing Dashboards, Portlets, and Portal Layout
4.Inventory Management
- Collecting Inventory and End User Information
- Performing Device Administration
- Viewing and Creating Inventory, User Tracking, and Switch Port
Reports
- Using Inventory Tools
5.Configuration and Software Management
- Managing the Configuration Archive
- Verifying Configuration Compliance
- Using Configuration Tools
- Using Configuration Workflows
6.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
7.CiscoWorks LMS Work Center
- Using Smart Install Work Center
- Using Identity Work Center
- Using Auto Smartports Work Center
- Using EnergyWise Work Center
8.CiscoWorks LMS Administration
- Using the Trust Management Menu
- Managing Collection Settings
- Performing Network Administration Tasks
- Performing System Administration Tasks
Hands-on Lab Exercises
- 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