This section provides details about Cisco Optical Network Planner prerequisites and user management. Use it to review facts, requirements, values, or operational notes that support the related Cisco Optical Network Planner workflow.
Understand the minimum system requirements and administrative considerations required before deploying Cisco Optical Network Planner.
This table describes the prerequisites and recommended configurations that are essential for Cisco Optical Network Planner installation and operation:
| Item | Description |
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| Installation | Install Cisco Optical Network Planner in the customer environment. For more details, see:
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| System requirements |
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| Download and licensing | Cisco Optical Network Planner can be downloaded from CCO with a valid license agreement. Contact the account team for download issues. |
| First-time login | After installing Cisco Optical Network Planner, log in as admin and change the default password during the first-time Cisco Optical Network Planner login. |
| User access | Users must register in Cisco Optical Network Planner, and an administrator must authorize their accounts before GUI access. |
| Planning inputs | Have topology details available, including site or device details, fiber parameters, and circuit details. |
Users with administrator privileges can:
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Approve new users by assigning a role to a user group.
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Receive email notifications when new users register.
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For more details, see Assign a role to a user group.