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This document describes the Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform and how to configure its software to create and manage virtual service blades.
This preface provides information about the Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform Software Configuration Guide, Release 4.2(1)SP1(6.1), in the following sections:
This document is for network administrators with knowledge of the Cisco Nexus 1000V and experience in the installation, upgrade, and management of Cisco Nexus 1000V VSMs.
Before using the procedures in this document to configure your Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform software, you must have already installed the Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform. For detailed information, see the Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform Hardware Installation Guide .
For a list of the basic steps in the complete Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform installation, see the Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform Software Installation and Upgrade Guide, Release 4.2(1)SP1(6.1) .
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