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Release Notes for the Cisco CDN Software Service Provider Edition Release 1.0

September 20, 2000

Contents

The Release Notes include the following topics:

• Introduction
  
  
• System Requirements
  
  
• Caveats
  
  
• Related Documentation
  
  
• Obtaining Documentation
  
  
• Obtaining Technical Assistance
  
  

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Introduction

A Cisco Content Distribution Network (CDN) is a collection of devices that together significantly improve the delivery of web content to users of the Internet when users type in a URL in a browser. A Cisco CDN includes three types of devices: one or more Content Engines, one or more Content Routers, and one Content Distribution Manager.

The Cisco CDN Software that is installed on the Content Distribution Manager provides a web-based interface that you use for managing and monitoring your CDNs.

Features of the Cisco CDN Software Service Provider Edition Version 1.0 include:

• Distribution of static Web content by pull-populating Content Engines based on user demand.
  
  
• Delivery of content to Web users from locations that serve the users better than the origin Web server.
  
  
• Automatic adjustment to changing network conditions and recovery from network interruptions.
  
  

System Requirements

Cisco CDN devices

Cisco CDN Software Service Provider Edition Version 1.0 operates with the Content Distribution Manager 4670, the Content Router 4450, the Content Engine 590, and the Content Engine 7320.

Workstations for accessing the web-based interface

You interact with Cisco CDN Software Service Provider Edition using the Cisco CDN Software Service Provider Edition web-based graphical interface that's installed on the Content Distribution Manager. The following minimum hardware and software requirements apply to each machine that will be used as a workstation for accessing the graphical interface:

Network

• Ethernet connection
  
  
• Connection to the Internet
  
  

Platform and Operating System

• Windows 95/98 Pentium-class system, 266 MHz, 64 MB of RAM
  
  
• Windows NT/2000 Pentium-class system, 266 MHz, 64 MB of RAM
  
  

Browser

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x/5.0 or Netscape 4.7
  
  

Database Management System

Cisco CDN Software Service Provider Edition requires that the Oracle 8i database management system (DBMS) be installed on your host network. You must purchase Oracle 8i from Oracle. The Content Distribution Manager uses an Oracle database for persistent storage of system information and statistics. The DBMS requirement is:

Database Management System

• Oracle 8i Version 8.1.6 or higher
  
  

For information about setting up the Oracle 8i database, see Oracle documentation and the Cisco CDN Software Service Provider Edition Configuration Guide.

Domain Name System

Cisco CDN Service Provider Edition uses the Domain Name System (DNS) system to route requests to Content Engines. To serve content in your CDN, you must configure DNS. For information, see the Cisco CDN Software Service Provider Edition Configuration Guide.

FTP Server

You need an FTP server if you want to enable remote logging. For information, see online Help or the Cisco CDN Software Service Provider Edition User Guide.

SNMP Manager

You need an SNMP manager if you want to monitor system statistics using SNMP. For information about licensing SystemEDGE so you can use the SystemEDGE SNMP manager, see the Cisco CDN Software Service Provider Edition Configuration Guide.

Caveats

Internet Explorer Version 5.5 Not Supported

Use of the Cisco CDN Software's web-based interface with Internet Explorer Version 5.5 or higher is not supported.

Related Documentation

The following documentation provides information about the Cisco CDN Service Provider hardware and software:

• Cisco CDN Software Service Provider Solution Configuration Guide
  
  
• Cisco CDN Software Service Provider Solution User Guide
  
  
• Cisco Content Distribution Manager 4670 Product Description Note
  
  
• Cisco Content Engine 500 Series Hardware Installation Guide
  
  
• Cisco Content Engine 7320 Product Description Note
  
  
• Cisco Content Networking Hardware Installation Guide for the Seven-Rack Unit Chassis
  
  
• Cisco Content Router 4450 Product Description Note
  
  
• Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Content Engine Series
  
  
• Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Content Networking Product Series
  
  

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Note   The Cisco CDN Software Service Provider Solution User Guide was not available at release time. Refer to online Help for information about using the Cisco CDN Software browser-based tool for managing and monitoring your CDNs.

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Obtaining Documentation

World Wide Web

You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at http://www.cisco.com, http://www-china.cisco.com, or http://www-europe.cisco.com.

Documentation CD-ROM

Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a CD-ROM package, which ships with your product. The Documentation CD-ROM is updated monthly. Therefore, it is probably more current than printed documentation. The CD-ROM package is available as a single unit or as an annual subscription.

Ordering Documentation

Registered CCO users can order the Documentation CD-ROM and other Cisco product documentation through our online Subscription Services at http://www.cisco.com/pcgi-bin/subcat/kaojump.cgi.

Nonregistered CCO users can order documentation through a local account representative by calling Cisco's corporate headquarters (California, USA) at 408 526-4000 or, in North America, by calling 800 553-NETS (6387).

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Cisco provides Cisco Connection Online (CCO) as a starting point for all technical assistance. Warranty or maintenance contract customers can use the Technical Assistance Center (TAC). All customers can submit technical feedback on Cisco documentation using the web, e-mail, a self-addressed stamped response card included in many printed documents, or by sending mail to Cisco.

Cisco Connection Online

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CCO's broad range of features and services helps customers and partners to streamline business processes and improve productivity. Through CCO, you will find information about Cisco and our networking solutions, services, and programs. In addition, you can resolve technical issues with online support services, download and test software packages, and order Cisco learning materials and merchandise. Valuable online skill assessment, training, and certification programs are also available.

Customers and partners can self-register on CCO to obtain additional personalized information and services. Registered users can order products, check on the status of an order, and view benefits specific to their relationship with Cisco.

You can access CCO in the following ways:

• WWW: www.cisco.com
  
  
• Telnet: cco.cisco.com
  
  
• Modem using standard connection rates and the following terminal settings: VT100 emulation; 8 data bits; no parity; and 1 stop bit.
  
  
• • From North America, call 408 526-8070
    
    
  • From Europe, call 33 1 64 46 40 82
    
    

You can e-mail questions about using CCO to cco-team@cisco.com.

Technical Assistance Center

The Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) is available to warranty or maintenance contract customers who need technical assistance with a Cisco product that is under warranty or covered by a maintenance contract.

To display the TAC web site that includes links to technical support information and software upgrades, and for requesting TAC support, use www.cisco.com/techsupport.

To contact Cisco by e-mail, use one of the following addresses:

In North America, TAC can be reached at 800 553-2447 or 408 526-7209. For other telephone numbers and TAC e-mail addresses worldwide, consult the following web site: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml.

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