Cisco Active Network Abstraction Administrator’s Guide, 3.5
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Scopes
A scope is a named collection of managed Network Elements that have been
grouped together in order to allow a user to view and/or manage the Network
Elements provided a given role. Grouping can be based on geographical
location, Network Element type (such as DSLAM, router, SW, etc.), Network
Element category (such as access, core, etc.) or any other division according
to the network administrator’s requirements.
Using NetworkVision, a user that has been assigned a scope can view and/or
manage the NEs within this scope according to the role assigned to the user
as per the scope. The user cannot view any information regarding NEs that
are outside the user’s scope, including basic properties, inventory, and
alarms.
Static Link
A static link is a physical link that is not automatically discovered by the
system. The user manually creates the static link between Network Elements
by selecting the two end ports from the NE’s physical inventory.
Transport Link
A transport link is a logical link used for communication between the units
and for transferring information.
Users
In order for a user to work with Sheer DNA the following requirements must
be met:
• The user must have a valid license installed.
• The user must have a defined Sheer DNA user account.
• The user must have an assigned permission.
For more information about users, refer to Chapter 10, Managing Sheer DNA
Security.