Cisco Works LAN Management Solution (LMS) is an inte grated suite of management functions that simplify the configuration, administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Cisco networks.
CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution (LMS) is an integrated suite of management functions that simplify the configuration, administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Cisco networks. CiscoWorks LMS allows network operators to manage the network through a browser-based interface that can be accessed anytime from anywhere within the network.
Brand | Cisco |
Product Type | LAN Management Solution |
Version | 4.0 |
OS Compatibility | Internet Explorer 7.0 except on Windows 7.0 OS; Internet Explorer 8.0; Firefox 3.6 for Windows |
System Requirements | Solaris - Server : 2 CPUs with dual core or 4 CPU with single core 8 GB RAM and 16 GB swap space, 60 GB free disk space, 32/64 dual stack OS; Microsoft Windows: 2 CPUs with dual core or 4 CPU with single core, 8 GB RAM and 16 GB swap space, 60 GB free disk space, 32 or 64 bit OS; Single CPU Windows compatible system running 2.33 Ghz CPU or higher, Windows 2003 Standard and Enterprise Editions with Service Pack 2 (32 and 64 bit); Java Plug-in: Java Plug-in version 1.6.0_19 or later 1.6 updates only |
Feature 01 | A New Management Paradigm: CiscoWorks LMS 4.0 has evolved from a collection of individual products into a seamless set of integrated management functions based upon the way network managers do their work. Organizing the product based on management function simplifies the overall user experience by reducing the need to cross application boundaries to complete a specific management task. |
Feature 02 | Simplified installation- Function: Getting started workflow; User-guided wizards; Unattended install; Predefined default settings; Automonitor, provides immediate “day-one” default polling; Benefit: associated with installation for quick error-free implementation; Provides immediate value with little user intervention and setup. |
Feature 03 | Improved user experience - Functions: Streamlined interface and user experience - megamenus: New “search” to quickly find device or product features; Functionality-oriented navigation and operations; Navigation assistance for existing LMS users - legacy; menu; User-centered workflows; Ease-of-deployment features; Benefit : Intuitive simple user experience with immediate access to key management data reduces the time required to learn the product and perform frequently used tasks; Operational alignment and guided workflows provide immediate return on investment (ROI); Comprehensive help with video-on-demand reduces the need for training, saving money and time required to learn the product |
Feature 04 | Extensibility- Function: Flexible web-based portal framework; Create user-defined views; Lightweight HTML interface; Benefit: Helps enable end-user customization to meet operational and end-user management requirements and integration with other web-based management products. |
Feature 05 | Real-time monitoring - Function: Dashboards allow for real-time performance and event monitoring, Consolidated alarm browser; Benefit: Proactive notification of issues to quickly fix problems before they impact services or users |
Feature 06 | Troubleshooting- Function: Troubleshooting assistant with guided workflows, “Hover-over” allows quick access to additional, troubleshooting tools, Telnet, Device Center, CiscoView; Benefit: Simplifies troubleshooting, reducing the time required to fix network-related issues, Fast and easy access to quickly launch other tools for problem isolation and remediation. |
Feature 07 | Configuration - Function: Cisco best practices configuration templates, Dynamic guided workflows, Extensible configuration library; new updates and configurations can be added from Cisco.com; Benefit: Provides complete configuration and change management, reducing error-prone tasks and quickly identifying changes to help ensure network availability, Cisco validated design helps ensure integrity of configuration changes reducing the chance for error. |
Feature 08 | Work Centers - Function: Getting started - overview and initial configuration, Status and monitoring dashboard, Readiness assessment and remediation, Day-one-to-end management tasks; Benefit: Simplifies the deployment of new Cisco value-added technologies - EnergyWise, TrustSec/Identity, Auto Smartports, and Smart Install - reducing time and expertise required, Detailed assessment of network readiness allows for, improved planning and upgrades for deploying new technologies and solutions |
Feature 09 | Comprehensive device support - Function:Detailed network inventory and management support for more than 560 Cisco platforms, Day-one device support; Benefit: Provides immediate manageability for new platforms the day they ship helping enable immediate value and support for new device deployment. |
Feature 10 | Open extensible framework - Function: Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) interface, Open APIs; Benefit: Allows for integration with other third-party management applications, Provides open access to data for reporting and other purposes |
CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution (LMS) is an integrated suite of management functions that simplify the configuration, administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Cisco networks. CiscoWorks LMS allows network operators to manage the network through a browser-based interface that can be accessed anytime from anywhere within the network.