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Guide to User Documentation for Cisco Security Manager 3.1.1
How to Get Started with Security Manager
Guide to User Documentation for Cisco Security Manager 3.1.1
Revised: October 14, 2007Cisco Security Manager is part of the Cisco Security Management Suite, which delivers comprehensive policy administration and enforcement for the Cisco Self-Defending Network. The suite also includes the Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis, and Response System (MARS), which is available separately.
This document identifies and links to installation and setup information for Cisco Security Manager (Security Manager) and Auto Update Server (AUS), and contains the following sections:
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How to Get Started with Security Manager
Documentation Set
With the exception of this document and the release notes, Cisco Security Manager 3.1.1 relies on the Cisco Security Manager 3.1 documentation set. The entire documentation set for Cisco Security Manager is at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6498/tsd_products_support_series_home.html.
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The documentation set for 3.1.1 includes:
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Requirements and procedures for installing Security Manager on a Windows server and for installing dedicated client software for Security Manager on a Windows PC. Includes pre- and post-installation guidelines and troubleshooting information.
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Release Notes for Cisco Security Manager 3.1.1 at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/security_management/cisco_security_manager/security_manager/3.1.1/release/notes/csmrn311.html
Product overview, important notes, and known problems.
Individual user guides for Security Manager and Auto Update Server that provide conceptual and procedural information. They can be found at the following locations:
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Context-sensitive online help is accessible from the Help menu or by clicking the Help button on any page or dialog box.
Supported Devices and Software Versions for Cisco Security Manager 3.1 at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/security_management/cisco_security_manager/security_manager/3.1/compatibility/information/sdt31.html
Complete list of devices and software supported by Security Manager and Auto Update Server.
FAQs and Troubleshooting Guide for Cisco Security Manager 3.x at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/security_management/cisco_security_manager/security_manager/3.0/troubleshooting/guide/trblsht.html
Contains frequently asked questions together with troubleshooting information. This information is generated by customer queries and developer input and is updated on an ongoing basis.
How to Get Started with Security Manager
To get up and running quickly with Security Manager, we recommend the following:
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To understand which applications are available for installation and plan your installation, we strongly recommend you begin by reviewing the installation guide overview. See "Overview" at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/security_management/cisco_security_manager/security_manager/3.1/installation/guide/overv.html.
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For a general product overview, see "Product Overview" at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/security_management/cisco_security_manager/security_manager/3.1/user/guide/wfplan.html#wp1061166.
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To get up and running most efficiently, work through the "Getting Started Checklist" at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/security_management/cisco_security_manager/security_manager/3.1/user/guide/wfplan.html#wp1057416.
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Use Security Manager to define many application-wide settings that customize your working environment such as deployment method. See "Define These Settings First" at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/security_management/cisco_security_manager/security_manager/3.1/user/guide/defapset.html#wp1240823.
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To enable communication between Security Manager and devices, you must configure transport settings on the devices before you add them to the inventory. See "Preparing the Devices for Security Manager to Manage" at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/security_management/cisco_security_manager/security_manager/3.1/user/guide/ivman.html#wp1347196.
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