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Overview
Overview
The Cisco CDN Software Service Provider Edition provides a powerful medium for adding intelligence to the network by routing requests to the best source, utilizing bandwidth more efficiently, and adapting dynamically to changing network conditions. The Cisco CDN Software Service Provider Edition provides the tools you need for reliable delivery of content and easy scalability as your needs grow.
CDN Package Contents
The Cisco CDN Software Service Provider Edition package includes the following documentation:
- Cisco CDN Software Service Provider Solution Configuration Guide
- Cisco CDN Software Service Provider Solution User Guide
- Release Notes for the Cisco CDN Software Service Provider Edition
- 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
Minimum 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
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 "Setting Up the Oracle 8i DBMS" section.
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 "Configuring DNS" section.
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 "Licensing the SystemEDGE Agent" section.