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This document describes the Cisco Nexus Virtual Services Appliance and how to configure its software to create and manage virtual service blades.
This preface provides information about the Cisco Nexus Virtual Services Appliance Software Configuration Guide, Release 4.2(1)SP1(5.1) in the following sections:
This document is for network administrators with knowledge of the Cisco Nexus 1000V and experience in the installation, upgrade, and management of Cisco Nexus 1000V VSMs.
Before using the procedures in this document to configure your Cisco Nexus Virtual Services Appliance software, you must have already installed the Cisco Nexus Virtual Services Appliance. For detailed information, see the Cisco Nexus Virtual Services Appliance Hardware Installation Guide .
For a list of the basic steps in the complete Cisco Nexus Virtual Services Appliance installation, see the Cisco Nexus Virtual Services Appliance Software Installation and Upgrade Guide, Release 4.2(1)SP1(5.1) .
Cisco recommends that you have read and are familiar with the following documentation:
This document is organized as follows:
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Describes how to recover an unreachable Cisco Nexus Virtual Services Appliance. |
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Describes how to modify the operational Cisco Nexus Virtual Services Appliance configuration. |
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Describes how to create and configure virtual service blades. |
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Describes how to move or migrate a virtual service to the Cisco Nexus Virtual Services Appliance or from the Cisco Nexus Virtual Services Appliance. |
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Appendix A, “Cisco Nexus Virtual Services Appliance Configuration Limits” |
Lists Cisco Nexus Virtual Services Appliance configuration limits. |
This document uses the following conventions:
NoteMeans reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the manual.
Tip Means the following information will help you solve a problem.
Command descriptions use these conventions:
Screen examples use these conventions:
This section lists the documents used with the Cisco Nexus 1000 and available on Cisco.com at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps12752/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
Cisco Nexus 1000V Documentation Roadmap, Release 4.2(1)SV1(5.2)
Cisco Nexus 1000V Release Notes, Release 4.2(1)SV1(5.2)
Cisco Nexus 1000V Compatibility Information, Release 4.2(1)SV1(5.2)
Cisco Nexus Virtual Services Appliance Release Notes, Release 4.2(1)SP1(5.1)
Cisco Nexus 1000V Installation and Upgrade Guide, Release 4.2(1)SV1(5.2)
Cisco Nexus Virtual Services Appliance Hardware Installation Guide
Cisco Nexus Virtual Services Appliance Software Installation and Upgrade Guide, Release 4.2(1)SP1(5.1)
Cisco Nexus 1000V High Availability and Redundancy Configuration Guide, Release 4.2(1)SV1(5.1)
Cisco Nexus 1000V Interface Configuration Guide, Release 4.2(1)SV1(5.1)
Cisco Nexus 1000V Layer 2 Switching Configuration Guide, Release 4.2(1)SV1(5.1)
Cisco Nexus 1000V License Configuration Guide, Release 4.2(1)SV1(5.1)
Cisco Nexus 1000V Network Segmentation Manager Configuration Guide, Release 4.2(1)SV1(5.1)
Cisco Nexus 1000V Port Profile Configuration Guide, Release 4.2(1)SV1(5.1)
Cisco Nexus 1000V Quality of Service Configuration Guide, Release 4.2(1)SV1(5.1)
Cisco Nexus 1000V Security Configuration Guide, Release 4.2(1)SV1(5.1)
Cisco Nexus 1000V System Management Configuration Guide, Release 4.2(1)SV1(5.1)
Cisco Nexus 1000V VXLAN Configuration Guide, Release 4.2(1)SV1(5.1)
Cisco Nexus Virtual Services Appliance Software Configuration Guide, Release 4.2(1)SP1(5.1)
Cisco Nexus 1000V XML API User Guide, Release 4.2(1)SV1(5.1)
Cisco Nexus 1000V Command Reference, Release 4.2(1)SV1(5.1)
Cisco Nexus 1000V MIB Quick Reference
Cisco Nexus Virtual Services Appliance Command Reference, Release 4.2(1)SP1(5.1)
Cisco Nexus 1000V Troubleshooting Guide, Release 4.2(1)SV1(5.1)
Cisco Nexus Virtual Services Appliance Troubleshooting Guide, Release 4.2(1)SP1(5.1)
Cisco Nexus 1000V Password Recovery Guide
Cisco Nexus 1000V Series and Cisco VSG NX-OS System Messages Reference
Cisco Virtual Security Gateway for Nexus 1000V Series Switch
Cisco Prime Network Analysis Module Software Documentation Guide, 5.1
Cisco Prime Network Analysis Module (NAM) for Nexus 1010 Installation and Configuration Guide, 5.1
Cisco Prime Network Analysis Module Command Reference Guide 5.1
Cisco Prime Network Analysis Module Software 5.1 Release Notes
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