C H A P T E R 1
Installation Overview and Planning
This chapter provides overview and planning information for installation of the Cisco Media Gateway Controller (MGC) Node Manager (MNM). Chapter 2 provides detailed installation procedures.
Note In Cisco MNM Release 2.8(1), the Cisco Voice Services Provisioning Tool (VSPT) is packaged with Cisco MNM.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
•Installation Overview, page 1-1
•Determine Your Hardware Requirements, page 1-2
•Installation Checklist, page 1-5
Installation Overview
Successful network management using Cisco MNM begins with a well planned and carefully executed installation. Network element management involves many interdependent factors, including:
•The correct Sun server for your network size
•The correct software release and patch levels on managed devices
•The correct installation of Cisco Element Management Framework (EMF), the foundation software for Cisco MNM
•Performing installation tasks in the required order, so that required items are in place
To organize the installation process, use the Installation Checklist, page
Who Should Install Cisco MNM?
Installing Cisco MNM involves setting up hard drives, and checking and modifying system files, tasks that are best performed by a system administrator with good knowledge of the Solaris operating system.
Cisco Media Gateway Controller Node Manager Installation Guide
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