Cisco® Configuration Engine is a highly scalable software application running on Linux based platforms and can be used by Cisco customers to manage customer premises equipment (CPE) devices, including Cisco routers and switches. Cisco Configuration Engine requires minimal configuration and can be deployed without any changes to the customer's operation or business processes. Cisco Configuration Engine is ready to deploy and is accessible through a Web-based GUI or Web applications such as Extensible Markup Language (XML) and Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP).
Service providers and large enterprise customers are faced with similar challenges in deploying and managing large volumes of network devices. Cisco Configuration Engine supports a highly scalable, available, distributed, and fault-tolerant architecture that helps customers to customize core components to meet the operational requirements in a service-oriented network.
Table 1. Cisco Configuration Engine Features
Upgrade Paths
Customers currently using the Cisco Configuration Engine 2.0 are encouraged to upgrade to the Cisco Configuration Engine 3.0. Customers using the Cisco 2115 or Cisco 2116 Intelligence Engine will not be able to run the 3.0 software and are encouraged to upgrade to the Cisco Configuration Engine 2.0 prior to upgrading to 3.0.
Availability
Customers interested in purchasing or upgrading to the new Cisco Configuration Engine 3.0 may place orders beginning Nov 26, 2008 through normal sales channels. Cisco Configuration Engine contains encryption technologies controlled by the U.S. government, and users who want to download software will be prompted to apply for permission to access the encrypted files.
Ordering Information
Table 2 lists ordering information for the Cisco Configuration Engine 3.0. Important: Cisco Configuration Engine includes strong encryption technology that is restricted for some types of U.S. exports.
To place an order, contact your Cisco sales representative. For more information, go to: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/netmgtsw/ps4617/index.html.
Table 2. Ordering Information for Cisco Configuration Engine 3.0
For More Information
For more information about the Cisco Configuration Engine visit http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/netmgtsw/ps4617/index.html or contact your local account representative or ask-ce@cisco.com.