Installing the VPN/Security Management Solution (VMS) 2.3 on Windows - Preparing to Use VMS 2.3 [CiscoWorks VPN/Security Management Solution]

Table Of Contents

Preparing to Use VMS 2.3

Logging In to the CiscoWorks Server Desktop

Verifying VMS Installation

Verifying VMS Installation in the Navigation Tree

Verifying Installation by Checking Package Options

Obtaining and Installing a VMS Production License

Registering VMS (Common Services)

Installing the Production License

Upgrading Common Services Production License

Upgrading CSA MC Production License

Getting Help With Licensing

Preparing to Use VMS 2.3

Now that you have installed VMS in whole or part you are ready to register and begin using it.

This chapter includes the following setup information:

•Logging In to the CiscoWorks Server Desktop

•Verifying VMS Installation

•Obtaining and Installing a VMS Production License

Logging In to the CiscoWorks Server Desktop

The CiscoWorks Server desktop is the interface for all VMS components.

To log in to the CiscoWorks server Desktop:

Step 1 Do one of the following:

•Access the CiscoWorks Server from your browser by entering:
http://qualified domain name of the server:1741
•Access the CiscoWorks Server from your browser by entering:
http://IP address of the server:1741
The CiscoWorks login page appears (Figure 1-1).

Figure 1-1 CiscoWorks Login page

Step 2 Enter the reserved username admin in the Name field and the corresponding password in the Password field.

Caution When you first install the system, "admin" is the default password. To prevent all users from accessing privileged tools, change the password immediately after installation. To change the password, select Server Security > Local User Setup.

Step 3 Click Connect. You are now logged in.

Note Login sessions time out after 2 hours of inactivity. If the session times out, you are prompted to log in again.

Verifying VMS Installation

You can verify that you have successfully installed VMS components by logging in to the desktop and looking through the navigation tree on the left or by checking package options from the desktop.

Verifying VMS Installation in the Navigation Tree

To verify installation by examining the navigation tree:

Step 1 Log in to the CiscoWorks Server desktop, then select VPN/Security Management Solution > Management Center.

Step 2 Click Management Center, Monitoring Center, Administration and all subfolders (Figure 1-2).

Figure 1-2 VMS Navigation Tree Location

Verifying Installation by Checking Package Options

To verify installation by checking package options:

Step 1 Log in to the CiscoWorks Server desktop, then select Server Configuration > Administration > Package Options (Figure 1-3).

Figure 1-3 Package Options

Step 2 Scroll through the list of package names to see the installed options. If the installation succeeded, you see each component listed in the pulldown menu.

Step 3 Select Management Center for Firewalls, for example, or any VMS component from the Package Name list, then click Next.

The Package Options page displays the build information for the installed VMS component.

Obtaining and Installing a VMS Production License

In order to use VMS beyond 90-days, you must register Common Services to receive a production license to install into the application from the CiscoWorks Desktop.

This section includes:

•Registering VMS (Common Services)

•Installing the Production License

•Upgrading Common Services Production License

•Getting Help With Licensing

Registering VMS (Common Services)

During Common Services installation a 90-day unrestricted license will automatically be installed, allowing you to begin using VMS applications immediately. To avoid uninterrupted use of VMS, we recommend applying for and installing your production license immediately after installation or upgrade.

Caution To preserve data and avoid interruption of product use we recommend applying for the appropriate production license immediately after installation. See "Obtaining and Installing a VMS Production License" in Chapter 1 "Preparing to Use VMS 2.3."

To obtain a production license for VMS, register your software at one of the following websites. You must provide the Product Authorization Key (PAK), which is printed on a label affixed to the VMS Management and Monitoring Centers (VMMC) sub-box.

Step 1 If you are a registered user of Cisco.com, use this website:

http://www.cisco.com/go/license

or

If you are not a registered user of Cisco.com, use this website:

http://www.cisco.com/go/license/public

Step 2 After registration, the production license will be sent to the e-mail address you provided during registration. Retain this license with your CiscoWorks Common Services software records.

Step 3 See "Installing the Production License" for instructions on installing the license file.

Installing the Production License

After you obtain the production license, perform these steps to install the license file:

Step 1 Copy the new license file to the CiscoWorks Common Services server.

Step 2 Select VPN/Security Management Solution > Administration > Common Services > Licensing Information.

The License Information dialog box appears. The license type, number of devices supported by the license, and the expiration date of the license appear under License Information.

Note The VPN/Security Management Solution drawer is available only if Management Center (MC) applications are installed on your server.

Step 3 To update your license:

a. Enter the path to the new license file in the Filename field, or click Select to locate the new file.

b. Click Update.

After the system verifies the license file, a message indicates the status of the license update.

c. To close the message box, click OK.

The updated licensing information appears under License Information.

Upgrading Common Services Production License

If you are upgrading from an earlier version of VMS or a VMS component, do not re-register Common Services (in fact you will not be permitted to do this if you try).

To update the Common Services license file:

Step 1 Copy the license to the VMS server that requires an updated license.

Step 2 Select VPN/Security Management Solution > Administration > Common Services > Licensing Information.

The License Information window appears. From here you can see the type of license you currently have on the server.

Step 3 Click Browse to navigate to the Common Services license file.

Note Do not choose the CSA MC license file. This will display an error suggesting a corrupt license file.

Step 4 Click Select.

Caution Ensure you select the Common Services license file and not the CSA MC license file.

Step 5 Click Update for the license to be updated.

Step 6 Click the License information tab you to see the new license.

If you cannot locate the original license or did not retain the original CD case, see "Getting Help With Licensing".

Upgrading CSA MC Production License

To update the CSA MC license file:

Step 1 Copy the license to the VMS server that requires an updated license.

Step 2 Select VPN/Security Management Solution > Management Centers > Security Agent > Maintenance > License Information.

The License Information window appears. From here you can see the type of license you currently have on the server.

Step 3 Click Browse to navigate to the CSA MC license file.

Note Do not choose the Common Services license file. This will display an error suggesting a corrupt license file.

Step 4 Click Upload to copy the file into the CSA MC directory.

If you have any difficulties, see "Getting Help With Licensing".

Getting Help With Licensing

If you have trouble using the registration website or this document, contact the Licensing Department in the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC):

•Phone: +1 (800) 553-2447

•E-mail: licensing@cisco.com

	Installing the VPN/Security Management Solution (VMS) 2.3 on Windows
	Preparing to Use VMS 2.3
Installing the VPN/Security Management Solution (VMS) 2.3 on Windows Index Software License Agreement Preface Overview Preparing to Install or Upgrade VMS Installing and Uninstalling VMS Upgrading to VMS 2.3 Preparing to Use VMS 2.3 Troubleshooting Installation Password Information TCP and UDP Ports Used	Download this chapter Preparing to Use VMS 2.3 Download the complete book Installing VMS 2.3 on Windows - pdf (PDF - 1 MB) Table Of Contents Preparing to Use VMS 2.3 Logging In to the CiscoWorks Server Desktop Verifying VMS Installation Verifying VMS Installation in the Navigation Tree Verifying Installation by Checking Package Options Obtaining and Installing a VMS Production License Registering VMS (Common Services) Installing the Production License Upgrading Common Services Production License Upgrading CSA MC Production License Getting Help With Licensing Preparing to Use VMS 2.3 Now that you have installed VMS in whole or part you are ready to register and begin using it. This chapter includes the following setup information: •Logging In to the CiscoWorks Server Desktop •Verifying VMS Installation •Obtaining and Installing a VMS Production License Logging In to the CiscoWorks Server Desktop The CiscoWorks Server desktop is the interface for all VMS components. To log in to the CiscoWorks server Desktop: Step 1 Do one of the following: •Access the CiscoWorks Server from your browser by entering: http://qualified domain name of the server:1741 •Access the CiscoWorks Server from your browser by entering: http://IP address of the server:1741 The CiscoWorks login page appears (Figure 1-1). Figure 1-1 CiscoWorks Login page Step 2 Enter the reserved username admin in the Name field and the corresponding password in the Password field. Caution When you first install the system, "admin" is the default password. To prevent all users from accessing privileged tools, change the password immediately after installation. To change the password, select Server Security > Local User Setup. Step 3 Click Connect. You are now logged in. Note Login sessions time out after 2 hours of inactivity. If the session times out, you are prompted to log in again. Verifying VMS Installation You can verify that you have successfully installed VMS components by logging in to the desktop and looking through the navigation tree on the left or by checking package options from the desktop. Verifying VMS Installation in the Navigation Tree To verify installation by examining the navigation tree: Step 1 Log in to the CiscoWorks Server desktop, then select VPN/Security Management Solution > Management Center. Step 2 Click Management Center, Monitoring Center, Administration and all subfolders (Figure 1-2). Figure 1-2 VMS Navigation Tree Location Verifying Installation by Checking Package Options To verify installation by checking package options: Step 1 Log in to the CiscoWorks Server desktop, then select Server Configuration > Administration > Package Options (Figure 1-3). Figure 1-3 Package Options Step 2 Scroll through the list of package names to see the installed options. If the installation succeeded, you see each component listed in the pulldown menu. Step 3 Select Management Center for Firewalls, for example, or any VMS component from the Package Name list, then click Next. The Package Options page displays the build information for the installed VMS component. Obtaining and Installing a VMS Production License In order to use VMS beyond 90-days, you must register Common Services to receive a production license to install into the application from the CiscoWorks Desktop. This section includes: •Registering VMS (Common Services) •Installing the Production License •Upgrading Common Services Production License •Getting Help With Licensing Registering VMS (Common Services) During Common Services installation a 90-day unrestricted license will automatically be installed, allowing you to begin using VMS applications immediately. To avoid uninterrupted use of VMS, we recommend applying for and installing your production license immediately after installation or upgrade. Caution To preserve data and avoid interruption of product use we recommend applying for the appropriate production license immediately after installation. See "Obtaining and Installing a VMS Production License" in Chapter 1 "Preparing to Use VMS 2.3." To obtain a production license for VMS, register your software at one of the following websites. You must provide the Product Authorization Key (PAK), which is printed on a label affixed to the VMS Management and Monitoring Centers (VMMC) sub-box. Step 1 If you are a registered user of Cisco.com, use this website: http://www.cisco.com/go/license or If you are not a registered user of Cisco.com, use this website: http://www.cisco.com/go/license/public Step 2 After registration, the production license will be sent to the e-mail address you provided during registration. Retain this license with your CiscoWorks Common Services software records. Step 3 See "Installing the Production License" for instructions on installing the license file. Installing the Production License After you obtain the production license, perform these steps to install the license file: Step 1 Copy the new license file to the CiscoWorks Common Services server. Step 2 Select VPN/Security Management Solution > Administration > Common Services > Licensing Information. The License Information dialog box appears. The license type, number of devices supported by the license, and the expiration date of the license appear under License Information. Note The VPN/Security Management Solution drawer is available only if Management Center (MC) applications are installed on your server. Step 3 To update your license: a. Enter the path to the new license file in the Filename field, or click Select to locate the new file. b. Click Update. After the system verifies the license file, a message indicates the status of the license update. c. To close the message box, click OK. The updated licensing information appears under License Information. Upgrading Common Services Production License If you are upgrading from an earlier version of VMS or a VMS component, do not re-register Common Services (in fact you will not be permitted to do this if you try). To update the Common Services license file: Step 1 Copy the license to the VMS server that requires an updated license. Step 2 Select VPN/Security Management Solution > Administration > Common Services > Licensing Information. The License Information window appears. From here you can see the type of license you currently have on the server. Step 3 Click Browse to navigate to the Common Services license file. Note Do not choose the CSA MC license file. This will display an error suggesting a corrupt license file. Step 4 Click Select. Caution Ensure you select the Common Services license file and not the CSA MC license file. Step 5 Click Update for the license to be updated. Step 6 Click the License information tab you to see the new license. If you cannot locate the original license or did not retain the original CD case, see "Getting Help With Licensing". Upgrading CSA MC Production License To update the CSA MC license file: Step 1 Copy the license to the VMS server that requires an updated license. Step 2 Select VPN/Security Management Solution > Management Centers > Security Agent > Maintenance > License Information. The License Information window appears. From here you can see the type of license you currently have on the server. Step 3 Click Browse to navigate to the CSA MC license file. Note Do not choose the Common Services license file. This will display an error suggesting a corrupt license file. Step 4 Click Upload to copy the file into the CSA MC directory. If you have any difficulties, see "Getting Help With Licensing". Getting Help With Licensing If you have trouble using the registration website or this document, contact the Licensing Department in the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC): •Phone: +1 (800) 553-2447 •E-mail: licensing@cisco.com
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