Nortel Networks 209321-A User Manual
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Getting Started with the Business Policy Switch 2000 Management Software
Preface
Business Policy Switch 2000 management software provides the means to
configure and monitor the operation of your Business Policy Switches.
Management software includes the console interface resident in each Business
Policy Switch; Java-based Device Manager software, which you install on a
management station in the network; and a Web-based management interface
accessible through a Web browser.
configure and monitor the operation of your Business Policy Switches.
Management software includes the console interface resident in each Business
Policy Switch; Java-based Device Manager software, which you install on a
management station in the network; and a Web-based management interface
accessible through a Web browser.
This guide provides instructions for installing the Device Manager software and
summarizes procedures for using Device Manager and the Web interface. For
information about using the console interface, refer to Using the Business Policy
Switch 2000.
summarizes procedures for using Device Manager and the Web interface. For
information about using the console interface, refer to Using the Business Policy
Switch 2000.
This guide includes the following information:
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A summary of management options for the switch
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Instructions to install Device Manager software
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A summary of navigation procedures for Device Manager and initial setup
procedures using Device Manager
procedures using Device Manager
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An overview of the Web management interface
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Common startup problems and how to troubleshoot them
Before you begin
This guide is intended for network administrators with the following background:
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Basic knowledge of networks, Ethernet bridging, and IP and IPX routing
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Familiarity with networking concepts and terminology
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Basic knowledge of network topologies
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Experience with windowing systems, graphical user interfaces (GUIs), or
Web browsers
Web browsers