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Cisco Catalyst Center Global Manager Deployment Guide, Release 1.3.1

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Cisco Configuration Guide, Release 4.2

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About this document

Catalyst Center Global Manager Overview

Cisco Catalyst Center Global Manager
Audience

Deployment Requirements

Required firewall ports and connectivity
Additional deployment requirements

Prepare for Deployment

Prepare for deployment
Install VMware
Download the OVA for Catalyst Center Global Manager
Reserve enterprise interface
Import the IdenTrust certificate chain
Prepare the DNS, NTP, and proxy servers
Enable storage input/output control

Deploy Catalyst Center Global Manager

Deployment Modes of Catalyst Center Global Manager VM on VMware ESXi
Create the Catalyst Center Global Manager VM
Configure Catalyst Center Global Manager on ESXi virtual appliance

Get Started

Log in to Catalyst Center Global Manager and run it
Enroll Catalyst Center to Catalyst Center Global Manager
Site Hierarchy
Monitor from the overview dashboard
Alerts
Device infrastructure
Endpoints
Situational dashboard
Controllers
Global search
Workflows
Platform
Activities
System

Upgrade to Catalyst Center Global Manager 1.3.1

Prerequisites for upgrading
Upgrade to Catalyst Center Global Manager 1.3.1

Upgrade to Catalyst Center Global Manager 1.3.1

Updated: February 20, 2026

Overview

Provides instructions and prerequisites for upgrading Cisco Catalyst Center Global Manager, emphasizing system updates, firewall configurations, and backup procedures.

Prerequisites for upgrading

Lists essential requirements before upgrading, such as SUPER-ADMIN-ROLE permissions, database backup, firewall access to specific URLs, recommended browser (Chrome), and notes on individual package upgrades and cluster link interface status.

Upgrade to Catalyst Center Global Manager 1.3.1

Provides a step-by-step procedure for initiating the upgrade process from the Software Management page, including scheduling the upgrade and tracking its progress.

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