Cisco Systems 78-17023-01 Manual De Usuario
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Installation Guide for Cisco Network Planning Solution
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Planning Your Installation
Cisco Network Planning Solution (NPS) is a combination of integrated software applications:
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A Design and Analysis engine that actually builds a network model, performs analysis and design,
and provides visualization and reporting. Design and Analysis includes an extensive library of
technology, protocol, and device models.
and provides visualization and reporting. Design and Analysis includes an extensive library of
technology, protocol, and device models.
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A Virtual Network Data Server that enables the creation of a high fidelity network model based on
configuration, topology, and traffic information.
configuration, topology, and traffic information.
Installation Workflow
The Cisco NPS package contains multiple installation CDs for the software, models, and other
components of this solution. Product documentation is also installed with the program components.
components of this solution. Product documentation is also installed with the program components.
Note
Cisco recommends that you do the steps in the order listed in this table.
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Installing Cisco Network Planning Solution: Workflow Description
Description
Reference
Step 1
Register your Cisco Solution product
Step 2
Determine the host computers
Step 3
Determine licensing options
Step 4
Verify system requirements
Step 5
Install Design and Analysis
Step 6
Install Virtual Network Data Server
Step 7
Add a license (Design and Analysis)
Step 8
Add a license (Virtual Network Data Server)