This guide describes how to configure a single context or multiple contexts on the Cisco Application Control Engine (ACE) module for the Catalyst 6500 series switches or a Cisco 7600 series router, hereinafter referred to as the switch or router, respectively.
Multiple contexts use the concept of virtualization to partition your ACE into multiple virtual devices or contexts. The guide describes how to use the virtualization feature tools to closely and efficiently manage the system resources and users of the ACE, and the services you provide to your customers.
You can configure the ACE by using the following interfaces:
•The command-line interface (CLI), a line-oriented user interface that provides commands for configuring, managing, and monitoring the ACE.
•Device Manager graphic user interface (GUI), a Web browser-based GUI interface that provides a graphical user interface for configuring, managing, and monitoring the ACE.
This preface contains the following major sections:
•Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines
This guide is intended for the following trained and qualified service personnel who are responsible for configuring the ACE:
•Web master
•System administrator
•System operator
This guide is organized as follows:
In addition to this document, the ACE documentation set includes the following:
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Release Note for the Cisco 4700 Series Application Control Engine Appliance |
Provides information about operating considerations, caveats, and command-line interface (CLI) commands for the ACE. |
Cisco Application Control Engine Module Hardware Installation Note |
Provides information for installing the ACE into the Catalyst 6500 series switch or a Cisco 7600 series router. |
Cisco Application Control Engine Module Getting Started Guide |
Describes how to perform the initial setup and configuration tasks for the ACE. |
Cisco Application Control Engine Module Administration Guide |
Describes how to perform the following administration tasks on the ACE: • • • • • • • • • |
Cisco Application Control Engine Module Routing and Bridging Configuration Guide |
Describes how to perform the following routing and bridging tasks on the ACE: • • • • |
Cisco Application Control Engine Module Server Load-Balancing Guide |
Describes how to configure the following server load-balancing features on the ACE: • • • • • • |
Cisco Application Control Engine Module Security Configuration Guide |
Describes how to configure the following ACE security features: • • • • • |
Cisco Application Control Engine Module SSL Configuration Guide |
Describes how to configure the following Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) features on the ACE: • • • • |
Cisco Application Control Engine Module System Message Guide |
Describes how to configure system message logging on the ACE. This guide also lists and describes the system log (syslog) messages generated by the ACE. |
Cisco Application Control Engine Module Command Reference |
Provides an alphabetical list and descriptions of all CLI commands by mode, including syntax, options, and related commands. |
Cisco CSM-to-ACE Conversion Tool User Guide |
Describes how to use the CSM-to-ACE conversion tool to migrate Cisco Content Switching Module (CSM) running- or startup-configuration files to the ACE. |
Cisco CSS-to-ACE Conversion Tool User Guide |
Describes how to use the CSS-to-ACE conversion tool to migrate Cisco Content Services Switches (CSS) running-configuration or startup-configuration files to the ACE. |
Cisco Application Control Engine (ACE) Module Troubleshooting Guide, Release A2(x) |
Describes the procedures and methodology in wiki format to troubleshoot the most common problems that you may encounter during the operation of your ACE. |
This publication uses the following conventions:
Notes use the following conventions:
Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the publication.
Cautions use the following conventions:
Warnings use the following conventions:
Warning Means possible physical harm or equipment damage. A warning describes an action that could cause you physical harm or damage the equipment.
For additional information about CLI syntax formatting, see the Cisco 4700 Series Application Control Engine Appliance Command Reference.
For information on obtaining documentation, obtaining support, providing documentation feedback, security guidelines, and also recommended aliases and general Cisco documents, 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