Table Of Contents
Administration
Managing Users and Access
User Configuration
Adding a User Configuration
Modifying a User File
Access Control
Authentication & Audit
ACS Server
Timeout Configuration
Address Management
Group and Source Databases
Adding a Group Address
Modifying a Group Address
Adding a Source Address
Modifying a Source Address
Transport Database
Adding a Transport Description
Modifying a Transport Description
Managing the Ad Zone Database
Adding a Zone
Modifying a Zone
Managing the Channel Map Database
Adding a Channel
Modifying a Channel
Managing the Multiplex Table Database
Adding a Record to the Multiplex Table Database
Modifying a Record in the Multiplex Table Database
Export & Import
Logging Management
License Information
Administration
System administrators can configure CMM by using CMM Administration.
This chapter covers:
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Managing Users and Access
•Address Management
•Logging Management
•License Information
Managing Users and Access
The CMM provides four privilege levels: NETWORKADMIN, SYSADMIN, OPERATOR, and HELPDESK. You need an administrator account to configure multicast domains, run discovery, create users, create health checks, and use the Admin Utilities functions.
This topic contains the following information:
•User Configuration
•Access Control
•Authentication & Audit
•ACS Server
User Configuration
Adding a User Configuration
Step 1 From the Multicast Manager menu, select Administration.
Step 2 Select RBAC.
Step 3 Select User Configuration.
Step 4 Click the Add button.
Field
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Description
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User Name
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Enter the user name
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Password
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Enter a password associated with this user name.
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Confirm Password
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Re-enter the password from the previous field.
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Mail ID
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Enter the user's mail ID.
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Authorities
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Assign the user access permissions by selecting a role from the list.
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Add/ Modify
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Click the Add/Modify button to add the record to the database.
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Tip After files have been configured and added to the User Configuration List, you can sort the data by clicking on the Add Filter button. This will allow you to build up to two filters based on user name and role.
Modifying a User File
Step 1 From the Multicast Manager menu, select Administration.
Step 2 Select RBAC.
Step 3 Select User Configuration.
Step 4 Check the box next to the user name for the file that you want to modify.
Buttons
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Description
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Delete
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Deletes the user file.
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Edit
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Allows a modification to the user file.
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Change Password
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Allows the modification to a user's password.
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Access Control
Step 1 From the Multicast Manager menu, select Administration.
Step 2 Select RBAC.
Step 3 Select Access Control.
Step 4 Select a role from the list.
Step 5 Check the boxes next to the features that you want to assign to the role.
Step 6 Click the Save button.
Authentication & Audit
Step 1 From the Multicast Manager menu, select Administration.
Step 2 Select RBAC.
Step 3 Select Authentication & Audit.
Step 4 Select an authentication mode from the drop-down menu.
Step 5 Check the Enable check box to create an audit log.
Step 6 Click the Save button.
Note There are three modes for authentication: LOCAL, TACACS, and RADIUS. The default authentication mode is LOCAL.
ACS Server
Step 1 From the Multicast Manager menu, select Administration.
Step 2 Select RBAC.
Step 3 Select ACS Server.
Field
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Description
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Protocol
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Choose either RADIUS or TACACS.
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Primary Server
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Enter the IP address of the TACACS server.
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Primary Port
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This field is dynamically populated based on the Protocol field. The TACACS port number default is 49 and the Radius port number default is 1812.
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Secondary Server
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Enter the IP address of the TACACS server.
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Secondary Port
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Enter the secondary TACACS port number. The default is 49.
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Shared Secret
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Enter the key.
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Apply
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Apply the configuration changes to the database.
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Timeout Configuration
To change the session timeout settings:
Step 1 From the Multicast Manager menu, select Administration.
Step 2 Select RBAC.
Step 3 Select Timeout Configuration.
Step 4 Enter the amount of time in minutes.
Step 5 Click Save.
Address Management
Using the Address Management menu selection page, you can enter multicast group and source addresses into the database with a description. When the CMM displays these sources and groups, the descriptions will be added for easy recognition.
This topic contains the following information:
•Group and Source Databases
•Transport Database
•Managing the Ad Zone Database
•Managing the Channel Map Database
•Managing the Multiplex Table Database
Note The database is already populated with all of the reserved address space.
Group and Source Databases
Using the Address Management menu, you can enter multicast group and source addresses into the database with a description. When the CMM displays these sources and groups, the descriptions will be added for easy recognition.
Adding a Group Address
Step 1 From the Multicast Manager menu, select Administration.
Step 2 Select Address Management.
Step 3 Select Group Database.
The Group Database page appears. This page lists the default and configured Group addresses.
Step 4 Click the Add button.
Step 5 Select By Address.
Note You can also import an address file by selecting By Import from the Add button. Browse to the file location and select Upload.
Field
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Description
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IP Address
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Type the IP address.
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Description
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Create and type a description.
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Ad Zone
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If you have entered data for the Ad Zone database, select zone from the drop-down list.
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Mux ID
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If you have entered data for the Mux ID database, select a Mux ID from the drop-down list.
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Save
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Apply the new address to the database.
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Tip After files have been configured and added to the Address Database, you can sort the data by clicking on the Add Filter button.This will allow you to build up to two filters based on address and description.
Modifying a Group Address
Step 1 From the Multicast Manager menu, select Administration.
Step 2 Select Address Management.
Step 3 Select Group Database.
Step 4 Check the check box next to the IP address that you want to modify.
Step 5 Click the Edit button.
Field
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Description
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IP Address
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Type the IP address.
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Description
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Create and type a description.
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Ad Zone
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Select a zone from the drop-down list.
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Mux ID
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Select a Mux ID from the drop-down list.
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Save
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Apply the new address to the database.
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Note To delete a file, click the Actions button and select Delete from the drop-down menu.
Note To export a file, click the Actions button and select Export from the drop-down menu. This will give you the option to save the file.
Adding a Source Address
You can add source addresses to the address management database. When a trace is performed that involves the source, the source description you enter is shown in the trace title on the Multicast Trace page.
To add a source address:
Step 1 From the Multicast Manager menu, select Administration.
Step 2 Select Address Management.
Step 3 Select Source Database.
Step 4 Click the Add button.
Step 5 Select By Source Address.
Note You can also import an address file by selecting By Import from the Add button. Browse to the file location and select Upload.
Field
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Description
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IP Address
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Type the IP address of the source.
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Description
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Create and type a description.
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Save
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Apply the new address to the database.
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Tip After files have been configured and added to the Address Database, you can sort the data by clicking on the Add Filter button.This will allow you to build up to two filters based on address and description.
Modifying a Source Address
To modify a source address:
Step 1 From the Multicast Manager menu, select Administration.
Step 2 Select Address Management.
Step 3 Select Source Database.
Step 4 Check the check box next to the IP address that you want to modify.
Step 5 If you want to delete the source address, click the Actions button and select Delete from the pull-down menu.
Step 6 To edit the source address information:
a. Click the Edit button.
b. Modify the Description field as required
c. Click the Save button.
Transport Database
You can add entries to the address database describing the transport streams (TS) in a multicast flow. When a trace is performed that involves the TS, the transport description that you enter is shown in the trace title on the Multicast Trace page
Adding a Transport Description
To add a transport description:
Step 1 From the Multicast Manager menu, select Administration.
Step 2 Select Address Management.
Step 3 Select Transport Database.
Step 4 Click the Add button.
Step 5 Select By Transport Description.
Note You can also import an address file by selecting By Import from the Add button. Browse to the file location and select Upload.
Field
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Description
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Source IP Address
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Enter the IP address of the source.
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Group IP Address
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Enter the IP address for the group.
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Description
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Enter a description for the TS.
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Save
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Apply the new address to the database.
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Modifying a Transport Description
To modify a transport description:
Step 1 From the Multicast Manager menu, select Administration.
Step 2 Select Address Management.
Step 3 Select Transport Database.
Step 4 Check the check box next to the IP address for the transport description that you want to modify.
Step 5 If you want to delete the transport description, click the Actions button and select Delete from the pull-down menu.
Step 6 To edit the transport description information:
a. Click the Edit button.
b. Modify the Description field as required
c. Click the Save button.
Managing the Ad Zone Database
Using the Ad Zone Database selection on the Address Management menu, you can manage digital advertising zones (ad zones) in your network.
Adding a Zone
Step 1 From the Multicast Manager menu, select Administration.
Step 2 Select Address Management.
Step 3 Select Ad Zone Database.
Step 4 Click the Add button.
Step 5 Select By Zone.
Note You can also import a file by selecting By Import from the Add button. Browse to the file location and select Upload.
Field
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Description
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Zone Number
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Create and type a zone number.
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Zone Name
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Create and type a zone name.
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Save
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Apply the new zone to the database.
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Modifying a Zone
Step 1 From the Multicast Manager menu, select Administration.
Step 2 Select Address Management.
Step 3 Select Ad Zone Database.
Step 4 Click the Edit button.
Field
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Description
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Zone Number
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Create and type a zone number.
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Zone Name
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Create and type a zone name.
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Save
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Apply the edit the zone in the database.
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Note To delete a file, click the Actions button and select Delete from the drop-down menu.
To export a file, click the Actions button and select Export from the drop-down menu. This will give you the option to save the file.
Managing the Channel Map Database
Using the Channel Map Database selection on the Address Management menu, you can manage the channel map database.
Adding a Channel
Step 1 From the Multicast Manager menu, select Administration.
Step 2 Select Address Management.
Step 3 Select Channel Map Database.
Step 4 Click the Add button.
Step 5 Select By Channel.
Note You can also import a file by selecting By Import from the Add button. Browse to the file location and select Upload.
Field
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Description
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Channel Number
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Enter a channel number.
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Channel Name
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Enter a channel name.
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Short Name
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Enter a short name for the channel.
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CODEC Type
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From the drop-down list in the CODEC Type field, select the type of CODEC the channel uses.
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Screen Format
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From the drop-down list in the Screen Format field, select the screen format for the channel.
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Service Type
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From the drop-down list in the Service Type field, select the service type for the channel.
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Save
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Apply the new record to the database.
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Note After files have been configured and added to the channel map database, you can sort the data by clicking on the Add Filter button.This will allow you to build up to two filters based on channel name and short name.
Modifying a Channel
Step 1 From the Multicast Manager menu, select Administration.
Step 2 Select Address Management.
Step 3 Select Channel Map Database.
Step 4 Check the check box next to the channel number that you want to modify.
Step 5 Click the Edit button.
Field
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Description
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Channel Number
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Type the IP address.
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Channel Name
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Enter the channel number.
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Short Name
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Enter a short name for the channel.
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CODEC Type
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From the drop-down list in the CODEC Type field, select the type of CODEC the channel uses.
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Screen Format
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From the drop-down list in the Screen Format field, select the screen format for the channel.
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Service Type
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From the drop-down list in the Service Type field, select the service type for the channel.
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Add/Modify
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Apply the changes to the record in the database.
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Note To delete a file, click the Actions button and select Delete from the drop-down menu.
Note To export a file, click the Actions button and select Export from the drop-down menu. This will give you the option to save the file.
Managing the Multiplex Table Database
Using the Multiplex Table Database selection on the Address Management menu, you can manage multiplexers in your network.
Adding a Record to the Multiplex Table Database
Step 1 From the Multicast Manager menu, select Administration.
Step 2 Select Address Management.
Step 3 Select Multiplex Table Database.
Step 4 Click the Add button.
Step 5 Select By Mux.
Note You can also import a file by selecting By Import from the Add button. Browse to the file location and select Upload.
Field
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Description
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Mux Number
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Type the Mux number.
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Channel Number
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Select a channel number.
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Add/Modify
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Apply the new entry to the database.
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Note After files have been configured and added to the address database, you can sort the data by clicking on the Add Filter button.This will allow you to build up to two filters based on address and description.
Modifying a Record in the Multiplex Table Database
Step 1 From the Multicast Manager menu, select Administration.
Step 2 Select Address Management.
Step 3 Select Multiplex Table Database.
Step 4 Check the check box next to the record that you want to modify.
Step 5 Click the Edit button.
Field
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Description
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Mux Number
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Type the Mux number.
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Channel Number
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Select a channel number.
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Add/Modify
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Apply the new entry to the database.
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Note To delete a file, click the Actions button and select Delete from the drop-down menu.
Note To export a file, click the Actions button and select Export from the drop-down menu. This will give you the option to save the file.
Export & Import
To simplify the process of configuring the address management database, you can import and export database table information from a database dump.
If you exported the address management database, you can import the database dump by selecting the file name and clicking the Import button.
If you want to export the database information for later use, you can save the database to a database dump file by entering a file name and clicking the Export button.
The export method is useful if you have multiple CMM installations that use the same address management database: you can set up a database on one CMM server and then import it into another server.
Step 1 From the Multicast Manager menu, select Administration.
Step 2 Select Address Management.
Step 3 Select Export & Import.
Step 4 Click Export to export all address management entries and save the file locally.
Step 5 Click Import to replace existing address management entries that you have imported.
Logging Management
Step 1 From the Multicast Manager menu, select Administration.
Step 2 Select Logging Management.
Field
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Description
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Select the Log Type
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Choose one of the following:
•Discovery Log
•Discovery Status Log
•CLI Diagnostic Log
•Polling Log
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Action
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Select Show. You can only use Clear to clear the Discovery Status Logs.
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Lines Viewed
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Select a number from the drop-down list. This feature will expand or restrict a list based on the number of log entries that you choose to display.
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Submit
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Runs a query that will display the information in a section below these fields.
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License Information
Step 1 From the Multicast Manager menu, select Administration.
Step 2 Select License Information.
Product licensing information is displayed.
Field
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Description
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Licensed To
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Who the product is licensed to.
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IP
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IP address
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Expire Date
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This field displays the date on which the software license is set to expire.
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Features
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Features that have been enabled.
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Device Limit
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The maximum number of devices.
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Version
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Cisco Multicast Manager software version.
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