Cisco Cisco ACNS Software Version 5.5 Quick Setup Guide
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Network Settings
If you have direct console access to the device, you can use the ACNS software initial startup dialog to configure your network
settings and access the command-line interface (CLI). If you have a Windows-based PC on the same subnet as your content
networking device, you can use the Installation Wizard that is part of the ACNS software E-CDN application to configure the
network settings of your devices.
settings and access the command-line interface (CLI). If you have a Windows-based PC on the same subnet as your content
networking device, you can use the Installation Wizard that is part of the ACNS software E-CDN application to configure the
network settings of your devices.
Application Information Summary
ACNS software can be used in the following ways:
•
Cache application only
•
E-CDN application only
•
Both Cache and E-CDN applications running at the same time
To initialize ACNS software before using either application, you must complete the following tasks:
1.
Configure network settings.
–
Using the CLI-based startup dialog—recommended when you are using only the Cache application
–
Using the PC-based Installation Wizard—recommended when you are using the E-CDN application alone or with the
Cache application
Cache application
2.
(Optional) Set up and enable the E-CDN application.
a.
Allocate disk space using the CLI.
b.
Enable the E-CDN application using the CLI.
c.
Associate the device with the IP address of the Content Distribution Manager using the Installation Wizard.
d.
(Optional) Configure HTTP proxy server settings using the Installation Wizard.
e.
Approve the newly associated Content Engine or Content Router using the Content Distribution Manager graphical
user interface (GUI).
user interface (GUI).
Note
In order to use the E-CDN application, you must enable it on all devices that are going to run the
application. The E-CDN application can be enabled through the ACNS software CLI only. The Cache
application is always enabled in the ACNS software.
application. The E-CDN application can be enabled through the ACNS software CLI only. The Cache
application is always enabled in the ACNS software.
The following table summarizes the initial configuration tasks and describes the recommended user interface.
Application
Task
Recommended User Interface
Cache only
Configure network settings
CLI-based startup dialog
E-CDN only or both Cache and E-CDN Configure network settings
Installation Wizard
Allocate disk space
CLI (required)
Enable the E-CDN application
CLI (required)
Associate the device
Installation Wizard
Configure HTTP proxy server settings
(optional)
(optional)
Installation Wizard (required)
Approve device
Content Distribution Manager GUI