Cisco Prime Virtual Network Analysis Module (vNAM) Installation and Configuration Guide
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- Updated:
- August 27, 2014
Chapter: Helper Utility
- Helper Utility Menu Summary
- Configuring Network Parameters
- Downloading an Application Image and Writing to HDD
- Downloading an Application Image and Reformatting the HDD
- Installing an Application Image from CD
- Displaying Software Versions
- Resetting Application Image CLI Passwords to Default
- Changing the System File Transfer Method
- Confirming Network Connectivity Using Ping
- Rebooting a New Application Image
- Shutting Down the Prime vNAM
Helper Utility
The following sections describe the Helper Utility Menu Summary, what each option does, and any requirements for using a particular option.
Helper Utility Menu Summary
Note
Before you can use menu items 1 and 2, you must first use menu item n to configure network parameters for the module.
Configuring Network Parameters
Use Option n to configure the network parameters for the software.
Step 1 When the Configure Network Interface menu displays, enter 1 to configure the network manually.
Step 2 The utility prompts you for the IP address, netmask, and default gateway for the module.
Step 3 To check your network configuration, enter 2.
Downloading an Application Image and Writing to HDD
Use Option 1 to download a version of the current application image from an FTP server location and write the image to the hard disk.
Note If the Prime vNAM application has already been installed and the network settings were configured, they will be automatically be detected by the helper. Otherwise, you must use Option n to configure the network before using this option.
This option downloads a version of the current application from an FTP server location or from a location you can access using HTTP. You can also download the latest Prime vNAM software version from Cisco.com.
This URL requires you to have a Cisco service agreement and access to the internet to download the zipped software.
Downloading an Application Image and Reformatting the HDD
Use Option 2 to download the current application image and write the image to the hard disk.
Using this option reformats the hard disk before writing the application image and will destroy all data such as reports, packet captures, and configuration. Network connectivity configuration, however, will be retained.
Note If the Prime vNAM application has already been installed and the network settings were configured, they will be automatically be detected by the helper. Otherwise, you must use Option n to configure the network before using this option.
This option downloads a version of the current application image from an FTP server location or from a location you can access using HTTP. You can also download the latest Prime vNAM software version from Cisco.com.
This URL requires you to have a Cisco service agreement and access to the internet to download the zipped software.
Installing an Application Image from CD
Most Prime NAM platforms have the option to map the virtualization system to a virtual CD. If your Prime NAM platform does not have this capability you will need to burn a CD to use if you want to use this option.
Use Option 3 to install the current application image from the recovery CD. This option might be necessary if you are unable to connect to your network and download a version of Prime vNAM software you archived earlier.
This option reformats the hard disk before writing the application image and will destroy all data such as reports, packet captures, and configuration. Network connectivity configuration, however, will be retained.
Displaying Software Versions
Use Option 4 to display the current software application image version stored on your hard disk.
Resetting Application Image CLI Passwords to Default
Use Option 5 to reset the password for users root and admin to their default values.
Changing the System File Transfer Method
Use Option 6 to change the file transfer method. This option is only necessary if you change the file transfer method by mistake. Only FTP and HTTP are supported.
Confirming Network Connectivity Using Ping
Use Option 7 to send a ping to determine if network connectivity exists. When prompted, enter the IP address or full domain name of the location to send the ping.
If there is no network connectivity, ensure that the management cable is connected to the LAN1 port.
Rebooting a New Application Image
Use Option r to exit the helper utility and power cycle (reboot) into the newly installed application image.
Shutting Down the Prime vNAM
Use Option h to exit the helper utility and shut down the Prime vNAM.
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