-
null
The documentation set for this product strives to use bias-free language. For the purposes of this documentation set, bias-free is defined as language that does not imply discrimination based on age, disability, gender, racial identity, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and intersectionality. Exceptions may be present in the documentation due to language that is hardcoded in the user interfaces of the product software, language used based on RFP documentation, or language that is used by a referenced third-party product. Learn more about how Cisco is using Inclusive Language.
This preface describes who should read the Cisco Wide Area Application Services Configuration Guide, how it is organized, and its document conventions. It contains the following sections:
This guide is for experienced network administrators who are responsible for configuring and maintaining the Cisco Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) network.
You should be familiar with the basic concepts and terminology used in internetworking, and understand your network topology and the protocols that the devices in your network can use. You should also have a working knowledge of the operating systems on which you are running your Cisco WAAS network, such as Microsoft Windows, Linux, or Solaris.
This guide is organized as follows:
|
|
|
---|---|---|
Provides an overview of the Cisco WAAS product and its features. |
||
Provides general guidelines and preparation information you should read before installing the Cisco WAAS product in your network. |
||
Describes how to create groups that make it easier to manage and configure multiple devices at the same time. This chapter also covers device locations. |
||
Describes how to configure your Cisco WAAS network using the AppNav deployment model. |
||
Describes the Cisco WAAS software support for intercepting all TCP traffic in an IP-based network. |
||
Describes how to configure interfaces and basic network settings like DNS and CDP. |
||
“Configuring Administrative Login Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting” |
Describes how to centrally configure administrative login authentication, authorization, and accounting for devices in your Cisco WAAS network. |
|
“Creating and Managing Administrator User Accounts and Groups” |
Describes how to create device-based CLI accounts and roles-based accounts from the Cisco WAAS Central Manager GUI. |
|
“Creating and Managing IP Access Control Lists for Cisco WAAS Devices” |
Describes how to centrally create and manage Internet Protocol (IP) access control lists (ACLs) for your devices. |
|
Describes how to perform various other system configuration tasks such as specifying an NTP server and setting the time zone on a device. |
||
Describes how to configure Common Internet File System acceleration, which allows branch office users to more efficiently access data stored at centralized data centers. |
||
Describes how to configure the application policies on your Cisco WAAS system that determine the types of application traffic that is accelerated over your WAN. |
||
Describes how to configure Cisco WAAS with Akamai Connect, an integrated solution that combines WAN optimization and intelligent object caching to accelerate HTTP/S applications, video, and content. |
||
Describes the tasks you may need to perform to maintain your Cisco WAAS system. |
||
Describes the monitoring tools available in the Cisco WAAS Central Manager GUI that provide detailed status information on your WAAS network. |
||
Describes the troubleshooting tools available in the Cisco WAAS Central Manager GUI that can help you identify and resolve issues with your Cisco WAAS network. |
||
Describes how to configure SNMP traps, recipients, community strings and group associations, user security model groups, and user access permissions. |
||
Lists the predefined applications and classifiers that Cisco WAAS will either optimize or pass through based on the policies that are provided with the system. |
||
Command descriptions use these conventions:
Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars. |
Screen examples use these conventions:
This document uses the following conventions:
Note Means 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. Tips might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but could help you save time.
For additional information on the Cisco WAAS software and hardware, see the following documentation:
For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html
Subscribe to the What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation as a Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feed and set content to be delivered directly to your desktop using a reader application. The RSS feeds are a free service and Cisco currently supports RSS version 2.0.