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Cisco Virtual Switch Update Manager is a virtual appliance that is registered as a plug-in to VMware vCenter Server. The Cisco Virtual Switch Update Manager graphical user interface (GUI) is an integral part of VMware vSphere Web Client; you can access Cisco Virtual Switch Update Manager only if you log into VMware vSphere Web Client.
Cisco Virtual Switch Update Manager simplifies the installation and the configuration of the Cisco Nexus 1000V and the Cisco Application Virtual Switch (AVS).
Install the Cisco Nexus 1000V switch.
Migrate the VMware vSwitch and VMware vSphere Distributed Switch (VDS) to the Cisco Nexus 1000V.
Monitor the Cisco Nexus 1000V.
Upgrade the Cisco Nexus 1000V and add hosts from an earlier version to the latest version.
Install the health of the virtual machines (VMs) in your data center by using the Dashboard - Cisco Nexus 1000V window on the Cisco Nexus 1000V tab in the user interface.
Best practices are the recommended steps you should take to ensure the proper operation of your network. We recommend the following best practices for most networks:
Maintain a consistent Cisco Virtual Switch Update Manager release across all network devices.
Refer to the release notes for your Cisco Virtual Switch Update Manager release for the latest features, limitations, and caveats.
Enable system message logging.
Verify and troubleshoot any new configuration changes after implementing the change.
For problems with Cisco Nexus 1000V or Cisco AVS when using VSUM, collect VSUM bundle logs and send them to the Cisco Technical Assistance Center.
As of the VSUM Release 1.3, you can check the status of tasks that you just completed in the VMware vSphere Task Console.
After you click Finish to install the Cisco Nexus 1000V switch, you can check the status of the installation.
After you click Finish when adding hosts or upgrading with VSUM, you can check the status of the task. The procedure is the same for Cisco Nexus 1000V and the Cisco Application Virtual Switch.
Step 1 | In the
Recent
Tasks pane to the right of the work pane, click
More
Tasks.
The Task Console appears in the work pane, displaying a list of tasks with the most recent task at the top. | ||
Step 2 | Find the task in
the
Task
Name column and then view the status in the
Status column.
The Status column shows whether the task is complete or is in progress. You can click the refresh icon to display new tasks and learn how much of the task is complete in terms of percentage.
The host addition is confirmed when the primary task has the status Completed. If you close the browser and later want to view the task's history, log in to the web client, click Tasks in the navigation pane to display the lists of tasks in the work pane. |
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If you are unable to solve a problem after using the troubleshooting suggestions in this guide, contact a customer service representative for assistance and further instructions. Before you call, have the following information ready to help your service provider assist you as quickly as possible.
Version of the Cisco Virtual Switch Update Manager software that you are running
Contact phone number
Brief description of the problem
Brief explanation of the steps you have already taken to isolate and resolve the problem
After you have collected this information, see the Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request section.