Table Of Contents
What's New in Cisco Product Documentation
Cisco Product Documentation Collaboration Tools
Cisco Internetworking Terms and Acronyms (ITA)
Technical Documentation Ideas Forum
Application Networking Services
Network Management and Automation
Physical Security and Building Systems
Universal Gateways and Access Servers
Voice and Unified Communications
Creating Bookmarks to Cisco.com Pages
Cisco Support and Documentation
Obtaining Additional Information
What's New in Cisco Product Documentation
March 2011
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Cisco Product Documentation Collaboration Tools
Cisco DocWiki
You can collaborate on Cisco documentation at this URL:
Cisco Icon Library
Cisco icons are globally recognized and generally accepted as standard for network icon topologies. Cisco icons are available for download at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/web/about/ac50/ac47/2.html
Cisco International Websites
To find international Cisco websites, go to http://www.cisco.com, and click Worldwide [change] at the top of the page.
Cisco Internetworking Terms and Acronyms (ITA)
Provides accurate and consistent definitions of internetworking terms and acronyms. These terms are specific to Cisco products, technologies, or services; they could also have an additional definition or description that is unique to Cisco.
This file does not duplicate industry-standard terms for which definitions can be found in other sources.
http://docwiki.cisco.com/wiki/Category:Internetworking_Terms_and_Acronyms_%28ITA%29
Cisco Product Photography
Cisco allows third parties to use Cisco product photography. You can download the conditions for using Cisco product photography from the following URL:
http://resources.cisco.com/app/tree.taf?asset_id=64535&public_view=true
Technical Documentation Ideas Forum
Allows you to communicate with other customers and Cisco technical writers. You can share your ideas about Cisco documentation on the Technical Documentation Ideas Forum.
http://www.cisco.com/go/techdocideas
Application Networking Services
None at this time.
Cisco Interfaces and Modules
New Documents
Describes the Cisco Virtual Security Gateway CLI commands.
Describes the Cisco Virtual Security Gateway system configuration.
Describes the Cisco Virtual Security Gateway licensing configuration.
•Cisco Virtual Security Gateway for Nexus 1000V Series Switch Release Notes, Release 4.2(1)VSG1(1)
Describes the Cisco Virtual Security Gateway features, open caveats, and limitations.
Describes the Cisco Virtual Security Gateway and Cisco Virtual Network Management Center installation.
Revised Documents
Describes Cisco digital subscriber line (DSL) WAN interface cards and explains how to connect Cisco DSL WAN interface cards to a network.
•Overview of Cisco Interface Cards for Cisco Access Routers
Provides an overview of Cisco interface cards used in Cisco access routers.
Cisco IOS and NX-OS Software
None at this time.
Network Management and Automation
New Documents
Explains how to install the Cisco NAM on a Catalyst 6500 series Switch or Cisco 7600 series Router.
•Cisco Active Network Abstraction 3.7.2 Administrator Guide
Describes the structure and features of the Cisco ANA system and explains how to manage and customize the server, units, AVMs, and VNEs. It also explains how to use Cisco ANA Manage, the GUI client application designed to simplify and facilitate Cisco ANA administration.
•Cisco Active Network Abstraction 3.7.2 Configuration and Image Management User Guide
Explains how to use Cisco ANA Configuration and Image Management. This application provides tools that allow you to manage the software and device configuration changes that are made to devices in your networks. The Configuration and Image Management features are provided as an optional installable package from the product DVD.
•Cisco Active Network Abstraction 3.7.2 Customization Guide
Describes the suite of Cisco ANA customization features, including:
–Soft Properties that can extend the network element property information that is displayed by the GUIs. It can also manage threshold crossing alarms.
–Command Builder command scripts that enables you to execute a programmable sequence of SNMP or Telnet command lines.
–Workflow Editor that allows you to manages workflows.
–VNE Customization Builder (VCB), a command-line tool to add NEs, modules, and events to an installed Cisco ANA system, thereby extending the installed Cisco ANA software.
This guide also lists the registry parameters users that you can use to customize event and alarm reporting. It also explains how to launch external applications from Cisco ANA NetworkVision, and Drools rules management.
•Cisco Active Network Abstraction 3.7.2 Installation Guide
Explains how to install and upgrade Cisco ANA.
•Cisco Active Network Abstraction 3.7.2 Quick Start Guide
Explains how to lead the planning, installation, and postinstallation for Cisco ANA 3.7.2. This helps you to view maps to visualize the network.
•Cisco Active Network Abstraction 3.7.2 Reference Guide
Provides a central location for Cisco ANA reference material:
–VNE Reference lists the devices, software versions, topologies, modules, and technologies that are supported by Cisco ANA 3.7.2.
–Technology Support and Information Model Reference describes the level of functionality that Cisco ANA provides for each supported technology.
–Alarms, events, traps, and syslogs supported by Cisco ANA 3.7.2.
–Command scripts packaged with Cisco ANA 3.7.2.
•Cisco Active Network Abstraction 3.7.2 Release Notes
Describes the contents of Cisco ANA 3.7.2, including new features, fixed caveats, and known caveats or other restrictions.
•Cisco Active Network Abstraction 3.7.2 Theory of Operations Guide
Provides a broad introduction to Cisco ANA 3.7.2. This includes its architecture, operations, and client applications, as well as its incorporation and presentation of networking technologies. This book is intended as a "read-me-first" for users who want to understand Cisco ANA theory and operations.
•Cisco Active Network Abstraction 3.7.2 User Guide
Explains how to use the Cisco ANA NetworkVision and EventVision GUI applications to view network element physical and logical inventories, network topologies, and network and service maps.
It also describes the reporting, fault management operations, and path-tracing capabilities of Cisco ANA. It also helps you to view, track, and resolve faults trends, and identify and isolate network problems. This guide describes technology-specific properties and how to view them in Cisco ANA NetworkVision.
•Cisco Active Network Abstraction Integration Developer Guide
Describes the Broadband Query Language (BQL) and Information Model Objects (IMOs), and their functions. It also explains how to run BQL over web services (WSDL) connections and over HTTP interfaces, and how to manage SNMP notifications.
•Cisco Active Network Abstraction Network Service Activation 1.2 Customization Guide
Explains how to create and customize Cisco ANA NSA activation scripts, wizards, and workflows. This guide explains the Cisco ANA NSA customization concepts, wizard metadata files, and metadata schema. It also includes a complete list of predefined service activation utility scripts.
•Cisco Active Network Abstraction Network Service Activation 1.2 User Guide
Describes the Cisco ANA NSA GUI and explains how to run the Cisco ANA NSA service activations.
Explains how to install the Cisco NAM on a Cisco Branch Router.
•Cisco NAM Command Reference, Release 5.0
Explains how to use the NAM command-line interface to manage the NAM devices supported by NAM 5.0 software.
•Cisco NAM 5.0 API Programmer Guide
Describes APIs that are available to connect to the NAM system.
•Cisco Virtual Network Management Center CLI Configuration Guide, Release 1.0.1
Describes the Cisco Virtual Network Management Center CLI commands.
•Cisco Virtual Network Management Center GUI Configuration Guide, Release 1.0.1
Describes the Cisco Virtual Network Management Center GUI configuration.
•Cisco Virtual Network Management Center XML API Reference Guide, Release 1.0.1
Provides information about Cisco Virtual Network Management Center XML API programming.
Describes the Cisco Virtual Security Gateway and Cisco Virtual Network Management Center installation.
•Documentation Guide for Cisco Network Analysis Module Software, 5.0
Contains information about the user documentation for the Cisco NAM Traffic Analyzer on various platforms, and NAM 5.0 software, and provides links to the online documentation on Cisco.com.
•Installation and Configuration Guide for the Cisco NAM 2204 Appliance, 5.0
Explains how to install and configure the NAM 2204 appliance. Includes overview information and explains how to install the appliance, connect the appliance to power and the device it monitors, configure the appliance, log in, and set up the appliance to monitor the device.
•Installation and Configuration Guide for the Cisco NAM 2220 Appliance, 5.0
Explains how to install and configure the NAM 2220 appliance. This guide includes overview information and explains how to install the appliance, connect the appliance to power and the device it monitors. It also explains how to configure the appliance, log in, and set up the appliance to monitor the device.
•Installation and Configuration Guide for the Cisco WAAS NAM Virtual Services Blade, 5.0
Explains how to install the NAM VSB on a WAAS appliance and configure the NAM VSB.
•Open Source Used in Cisco Active Network Abstraction 3.7.2
Lists the licenses and notices for the open source software that is used in Cisco ANA 3.7.2.
•Release Notes for Cisco Virtual Network Management Center, Release 1.0.1
Describes the Cisco Virtual Network Management Center features, open caveats and limitations.
•Release Notes for the Cisco Network Analysis Module, Release 5.0
Describes the software and hardware compatibility, as well as the new features, requirements. It also gives details on any caveats.
•Third Party and Open Source Copyright Notices for the Cisco Network Analysis Module, Release 5.0
Lists all copyright notices for the open source third-party in NAM 5.0.
•User Guide for the Cisco Network Analysis Module Traffic Analyzer, Release 5.0
Explains how to use the Network Analysis Module Traffic Analyzer and NAM 5.0 user software.
Optical Networking
The terms "Unidirectional Path Switched Ring" and "UPSR" may appear in Cisco literature. These terms do not refer to using Cisco ONS 15xxx products in a unidirectional-path-switched-ring configuration.
Instead, these terms, and "Path Protected Mesh Network" and "PPMN," generally refer to Cisco's Path Protection feature, which may be used in any topological network configuration. Cisco does not recommend using its Path Protection feature in any particular topological network configuration.
New Documents
•Cisco ONS Documentation Roadmap for Release 9.2.1
Provides links to all documents published for Cisco ONS Release 9.2.1.
•Open Source Software Information for Cisco ONS 15454, Release 9.2.0
Describes the open source license information for the Cisco ONS 15454, Release 9.2.0.
Physical Security and Building Systems
None at this time.
Routers
Revised Documents
•Cisco 7600 Series Router SIP, SSC, and SPA Software Configuration Guide
Describes the configuration and troubleshooting of SPA interface processors (SIPs), SPA services cards (SSCs), and shared port adapters (SPAs) that are supported on a Cisco 7600 series router.
•Cisco 7600 Series Router Software Configuration Guide Cisco IOS Release 15S
Describes the configuration information for Cisco IOS Release 15S for Cisco 7600 series routers.
•Cisco Unified SCCP and SIP SRST System Administrator Guide (All Versions)
Describes Cisco Unified Survivable Remote Site Telephony (Cisco Unified SRST) and explains what it does. It also includes information about support for Cisco Unified IP Phones and Platforms, specifications, features, prerequisites, restrictions and where to find additional reference documents.
•Installing Cisco Interface Cards in Cisco Access Routers
Provides information you should know before and while installing Cisco interface cards on Cisco access routers.
Security
New Documents
•Release Notes for Cisco NAC Appliance, Release 4.8(1)
Provides late-breaking and cumulative release, upgrade, and bug fix information for Release 4.8(1).
Revised Documents
•Cisco NAC Appliance—Clean Access Manager Configuration Guide, Release 4.8(1)
Describes the configuration of the Clean Access Manager for Cisco NAC Appliance, Release 4.8(1).
•Cisco NAC Appliance—Clean Access Server Configuration Guide, Release 4.8(1)
Describes the configuration of the Clean Access Server for Cisco NAC Appliance, Release 4.8(1).
•Cisco NAC Appliance Hardware Installation Guide, Release 4.8(1)
Explains how to install and configure the Clean Access Manager and Clean Access Server on all Cisco NAC Appliance platforms.
•Support Information for Cisco NAC Appliance Agents, Release 4.5 and Later
Provides support and compatibility information (OS, browser, Java) for Cisco NAC Appliance Agents, Release 4.5 and later.
Service Exchange
None at this time.
Storage Networking
None at this time.
Switches
New Documents
•Cisco Nexus 1000V: Installation and Upgrade Screencast Guide, Release 4.2(1)SV1(4)
This video describes a set of screencasts available to assist in the installation and upgrade of the Cisco Nexus 1000V to Release 4.2(1)SV1(4).
This video explains how to install a redundant pair of VSMs in an HA configuration from an OVA file, using the Installer Application.
•Cisco Nexus 1000V: Installing the VEM Using the vSphere CLI
This video explains how to install the Virtual Ethernet Module (VEM) on an ESX/ESXi host, using the VMware vSphere CLI.
•Cisco Nexus 1000V: Installing the VEM Using the VUM
This two-part video shows you how to install the Cisco Nexus 1000V Virtual Ethernet Module (VEM) on an ESX/ESXi host using the vCenter Update Manager (VUM).
Part 1 shows you how to install the VEM on an ESX host using the VUM.
Part 2 show you how to troubleshoot and verify the installation.
•Cisco Nexus 1000V: Understanding Cisco Nexus 1000V and VMware Software Version Compatibility
This video explains how to interpret and apply the Cisco Nexus 1000V and VMware host software version compatibility matrix. It also explains how to determine your software versions, and where to find software update files.
•Cisco Nexus 1000V: Understanding the Upgrade Process for the Cisco Nexus 1000V Release 4.2(1) SV1(4)
This video explains how to update your VMware infrastructure for a nondisruptive upgrade and to upgrade your VEMs and VSMs to Cisco Nexus 1000V to Release 4.2(1)SV1(4).
•Cisco Nexus 1000V: Upgrading the Cisco Nexus 1000V from 4.0(4) SV1(3, 3a, or 3b) to 4.2(1) SV1(4)
This three-part video shows you how to upgrade your Virtual Ethernet Modules (VEMs) and Virtual Supervisor Modules (VSMs) to Cisco Nexus 1000V Release 4.2(1)SV1(4).
Part 1 describes the process, lists the prerequisites, and shows you how to download the required software.
Part 2 shows you how to upgrade the VEMs.
Part 3 shows you how to upgrade the VSMs.
•Cisco Nexus 1000V: Upgrading the Cisco Nexus 1000V from VMware Release 4.0 to 4.1
This three-part video shows you how to upgrade your vCenter Server, vCenter Update Manager (VUM), and ESX/ESXi hosts from VMware Release 4.0 to Release 4.1.
Part 1 describes how to check software compatibility and how to upgrade the vCenter Server.
Part 2 describes how to upgrade the VUM.
Part 3 describes how to upgrade the hosts.
•Cisco Nexus 1000V: Upgrading the VMware vCenter Update Manager to Release 4.0 Update 1 Patch 2
This video explains how to update the VMware vCenter Update Manager (VUM) to the minimum required version for upgrading the Cisco Nexus 1000V to Release 4.2(1)SV1(4).
Revised Documents
•Cisco Nexus 1000V and VMware Compatibility Information, Release 4.2(1)SV1(4)
Describes the Cisco Nexus 1000V and VMware software and server compatibility.
•Cisco Nexus 1000V Command Reference, Release 4.2(1)SV1(4)
Lists and describes the Cisco Nexus 1000V CLI commands.
•Cisco Nexus 1000V Documentation Roadmap, Release 4.2(1)SV1(4)
Lists the available documents and directs you to the features in the documentation set.
•Cisco Nexus 1000V Getting Started Guide, Release 4.2(1)SV1(4)
Describes the Cisco Nexus 1000V product and features, and provides some initial configuration examples.
•Cisco Nexus 1000V High Availability and Redundancy Configuration Guide, Release 4.2(1)SV1(4)
Explains how to configure the High Availability features that are used to limit the impact of hardware and software failures in the Cisco Nexus 1000V.
•Cisco Nexus 1000V Interface Configuration Guide, Release 4.2(1)SV1(4)
Explains how to configure an interface on the Cisco Nexus 1000V.
•Cisco Nexus 1000V Layer 2 Switching Configuration Guide, Release 4.2(1)SV1(4)
Explains how to configure Layer 2 switching for the Cisco Nexus 1000V.
•Cisco Nexus 1000V License Configuration Guide, Release 4.2(1)SV1(4)
Explains how to install and configure Cisco Nexus 1000V licenses.
•Cisco Nexus 1000V Port Profile Configuration Guide, Release 4.2(1)SV1(4)
Explains how to configure the Cisco Nexus 1000V port profile.
•Cisco Nexus 1000V Quality of Service Configuration Guide, Release 4.2(1)SV1(4)
Explains how to configure the quality of service (QoS) features that are used to prevent traffic congestion in the Cisco Nexus 1000V.
•Cisco Nexus 1000V Release Notes, Release 4.2(1)SV1(4)
Describes the features, caveats, and limitations for the Cisco Nexus 1000V software.
•Cisco Nexus 1000V Security Configuration Guide, Release 4.2(1)SV1(4)
Explains how to configure the Cisco Nexus 1000V security features, such as, AAA, ACL, Secure MAC, SSH, and Telnet.
•Cisco Nexus 1000V Software Installation Guide, 4.2(1)SV1(4)
Explains how to prepare and install the Cisco Nexus 1000V software for an ESX or ESXi VMware server.
•Cisco Nexus 1000V Software Upgrade Guide, Release 4.2(1)SV1(4)
Explains how to upgrade to a new Cisco Nexus 1000V software version.
•Cisco Nexus 1000V System Management Configuration Guide, Release 4.2(1)SV1(4)
Explains how to configure features, such as CDP, NTP, and SNMP to manage the Cisco Nexus 1000V system.
•Cisco Nexus 1000V VEM Software Installation and Upgrade Guide, Release 4.2(1)SV1(4)
Explains how to prepare and install the Cisco Nexus 1000V Virtual Ethernet Module (VEM) software for an ESX or ESXi VMware server.
•Cisco Nexus 1000V XML API Configuration Guide, Release 4.2(1)SV1(4)
Explains how to configure and monitor the Cisco Nexus 1000V using the XML API.
TelePresence
None at this time.
Unified Computing
New Documents
•Cisco CLI Navigator, CIMC v1.2(1)
Presents the UCS CIMC CLI command reference in a dynamic tree form. This allows you to navigate to and view individual commands.
•Cisco CLI Navigator, CIMC v1.2(1), for Mobile Devices
Presents the UCS CIMC CLI Navigator in a format optimized for mobile devices.
•Cisco CLI Navigator, UCSM v1.4(1)
Presents the UCSM CLI command reference in a dynamic tree form. This allows you to navigate to and view individual commands.
•Cisco CLI Navigator, UCSM v1.4(1), for Mobile Devices
Presents the UCSM CLI Navigator in a format optimized for mobile devices.
Universal Gateways and Access Servers
None at this time.
Video and Content Delivery
None at this time.
Voice and Unified Communications
New Documents
•Cisco Unity Express 8.5 Installation and Upgrade Guide
Explains how to install and upgrade Cisco Unity Express 8.5.
•Cisco Unity Express Guide to Hardware Migration and Software Upgrades
Provides a quick reference for Cisco Unity Express hardware and software support to help customers determine the requirements to upgrade to a new software version.
•Configuration Guide for Cisco UC Integration for Cisco WebEx Connect C7
Explains how to configure Cisco UC Integration for Cisco WebEx Connect C7.
•Configuring Cisco Unity Express 8.0/8.5 Using the GUI
Explains how to configure and administer Cisco Unity Express 8.0/8.5 voicemail and auto attendant features using the GUI. This document provides the same information as the Cisco Unity Express online help.
•MLPP Relay in PRI to SIP/ISUP Interworking Feature Module
Describes the MLPP Relay in PRI to SIP/ISUP Interworking feature that facilitates PRI-SIP and PRI-ISUP prioritized call handling, transparently.
•Release Notes for Cisco Unity Express 7.3
Describes the new features, system requirements, and support information for Cisco Unity Express 7.3.1.
•Release Notes for Cisco Unity Express 8.5
Describes the new features, system requirements, and support information for Cisco Unity Express 8.5.1.
Revised Documents
•Cisco PGW 2200 Softswitch Release 9 Dial Plan Guide (through Release 9.7)
Explains how to create, implement, and deploy dial plans for the Cisco PGW 2200 Softswitch Release 9 through Release 9.7.
•Cisco PGW 2200 Softswitch Release 9.8 Dial Plan Guide
Explains how to create, implement, and deploy dial plans for the Cisco PGW 2200 Softswitch Release 9.8.
•Cisco Unity Express VoiceMail and Auto Attendant CLI Administrator Guide for 3.0 and Later Versions
Explains how to configure and administer Cisco Unity Express voicemail and auto attendant features. This document was updated for Cisco Unity Express 8.5.
•Release Notes for Cisco IP Communicator 7.0
Describes the new features and caveats for all versions of Cisco IP Communicator Release 7.0.
•Release Notes for the Cisco PGW 2200 Softswitch Release 9.7(3)
Describes the features and caveats for Cisco PGW 2200 Softswitch Release 9.7(3).
•Release Notes for the Cisco PGW 2200 Softswitch Release 9.8(1)
Describes the features and caveats for Cisco PGW 2200 Softswitch Release 9.8(1).
Wireless
None at this time.
Creating Bookmarks to Cisco.com Pages
When you log into Cisco.com, you can use the My Cisco tool to save links and documents. You can then go to the links from any Cisco.com page. The tool is available on most Cisco.com pages. See the User Guide for help: http://www.cisco.com/web/help/mycisco.html.
Cisco Support and Documentation
The Cisco Support and Documentation website provides online resources to download documentation, software, and tools. Use these resources to install and configure the software in addition to troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with Cisco products and technologies.
Access to most tools on the Cisco Support and Documentation website requires a Cisco.com user ID and password.
For more information, go to this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/support/index.html
Submitting a Service Request
Open a service request online at:
http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/servicerequest
View a list of Cisco worldwide contacts at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/support/tsd_cisco_worldwide_contacts.html
Obtaining Additional Information
Information about Cisco products, services, technologies, and networking solutions is available from various online sources.
•Sign up for Cisco e-mail newsletters and other communications at:
http://www.cisco.com/offer/subscribe
•Use the Cisco Support website to access online resources, documentation and tools to resolve technical issues with Cisco products. To receive security and technical information about your products, you can subscribe to the Product Alert Tool (accessed from Field Notices), the Cisco Technical Services Newsletter, and Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds. You need a Cisco.com user ID and password to access most of the tools on the Cisco Support website.
http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
•Order the Cisco Product Quick Reference Guide, a portable, easy-to-use reference that provides an overview of Cisco products and solutions for each area of your business. Go to:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/qrg/index.html
•Visit the Cisco Services website for the latest technical, advanced, and remote services to increase the operational reliability of your network. Go to:
http://www.cisco.com/go/services
•Visit Cisco Marketplace, the company store, for Cisco collateral, logo merchandise, Cisco Press books, and software at:
http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/
•Obtain general networking, training, and certification titles from Cisco Press publishers at:
•Read the Internet Protocol Journal, a quarterly journal published by Cisco for engineering professionals who design, develop, and operate internets and intranets. Go to:
•What's New in Cisco Product Documentation (this document) is an online publication that provides information about the latest documentation releases for Cisco products. This online publication is updated monthly and organized by product category:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html
•Product Selector Application (PSA) is available for customers and allows them to select their product or technology. To access Cisco technical documentation and resources, go to the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/go/techdocs
•Warranty Finder is now available for finding your warranty information that applies to a specific product or product series/family. To access Cisco Warranty Finder, go to the following URL:
http://www.cisco-warrantyfinder.com
•Visit the Cisco Data Center Documentation Twitter Feed for daily updates on Cisco NX-OS features and documentation and provide feedback about the documentation. Go to the following URL:
http://twitter.com/CiscoDCDocs
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