Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Tips

CRS Historical Reporting Problems

Client and Server security policies do not match

Symptom The Cisco CRS Historical Reports client does not work on Windows 2000 Professional when the Cisco CRS Server is on the Windows 2003 operating system if the security policies on the client and server do not match.

Error Message None.

Possible Cause The client and server security policies do not match.

To verify that the security policies match, do the following:

Step 1 Select Start > Programs > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Local Security Policy and note the Network Security: LAN Manager Authentication setting.

Step 2 Next, go to the Local Security Settings window on the Historical Reports client PC and verify that the Security: LAN Manager Authentication setting is identical to that on the Cisco CRS Server.

Charts do not appear properly in MS Excel format

Symptom Charts do not appear properly in a report that has been exported in Microsoft Excel format.

Error Message None.

Possible Cause Limitation of the export function.

Recommended Action Do not include charts in reports that are exported in Microsoft Excel format.

Columns of data missing in report in MS Excel format

Symptom Columns of data are missing in a report that has been exported in Microsoft Excel format.

Error Message None.

Possible Cause Limitation of the export function.

Recommended Action Make sure that the Extended version of Excel 7.0 is installed on the computer on which you perform the export procedure.

Records truncated in report in MS Excel format

Symptom Some records are truncated in a report that has been exported in Microsoft Excel format.

Error Message None.

Possible Cause Limitation of Microsoft Excel. Excel 7.0 (95) is limited to reports with 16,384 records. Excel 8.0 (97) and Excel 2000 are limited to reports with 65,536 records. Records that exceed these limits are truncated in the Excel file.

Recommended Action Be aware of the size of the report when exporting it in Microsoft Excel format.

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5.0(1) specifications

Cisco Systems 5.0(1) marks a significant development in the realm of networking technology, providing an upgraded platform designed to accommodate the ever-evolving demands of modern enterprises. This version is characterized by its robust set of features and cutting-edge technologies, enabling organizations to optimize their network performance, streamline operations, and enhance security.

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