Chapter 1. Navigating the Cisco DCNM Documentation

This document describes and provides links to the user documentation available for Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM). To find a document online, use one of the links in this section.

Cisco DCNM 11.(1) Documentation Roadmap

Cisco DCNM 11.1(1) Documentation

Document Title

Description

Cisco DCNM Release Notes, Release 11.1(1)

Provides information about the Cisco DCNM software release, open caveats, and workaround information.

Cisco DCNM Compatibility Matrix, Release 11.1(1)

Lists the Cisco Nexus and the Cisco MDS platforms and their software releases that are compatible with Cisco DCNM.

Cisco DCNM Scalability Guide, Release 11.1(1)

Lists the supported scalability parameters for Cisco DCNM, Release 11.1(1)

Cisco DCNM Configuration Guides

These configuration guides provide conceptual and procedural information on the Cisco DCNM Web GUI.

- Cisco DCNM LAN Fabric Configuration Guide, Release 11.1(1)

- Cisco DCNM Media Controller Configuration, Release 11.1(1)

- Cisco DCNM Classic LAN Configuration, Release 11.1(1)

- Cisco DCNM SAN Management Configuration, Release 11.1(1)

Cisco DCNM Installation Guides

These documents guide you to plan your requirements and deployment of the Cisco Data Center Network Manager.

- Cisco DCNM Installation Guide for SAN Deployment, Release 11.1(1)

- Cisco DCNM Installation Guide for Classic LAN Deployment, Release 11.1(1)

- Cisco DCNM Installation Guide for Media Controller Deployment, Release 11.1(1)

- Cisco DCNM Installation Guide for LAN Fabric Management Deployment, Release 11.1(1)

Cisco DCNM Licensing Guide, Release 11.1(1)

Describes the procedure used to generate, install, and assign a Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) license.

Software Upgrade Matrix for Cisco DCNM 11.1(1)

Lists the software upgrade paths that are supported for DCNM.

Cisco Data Center Network Manager Open Source Licensing, Release 11.1(1)

Provides information about the Cisco Data Center Network Manager Open Source Licensing, Release 11.1(1).

Cisco DCNM 11.0(1) Documentation Roadmap

Cisco DCNM 11.0(1) Documentation

Document Title

Description

Cisco DCNM Release Notes, Release 11.0(1)

Provides information about the Cisco DCNM software release, open caveats, and workaround information.

Cisco DCNM Compatibility Matrix, Release 11.0(1)

Lists the Cisco Nexus and the Cisco MDS platforms and their software releases that are compatible with Cisco DCNM.

Cisco DCNM Scalability Guide, Release 11.0(1)

Lists the supported scalability parameters for Cisco DCNM, Release 11.0(1)

Cisco DCNM Configuration Guides

These configuration guides provide conceptual and procedural information on the Cisco DCNM Web GUI.

- Cisco DCNM LAN Fabric Configuration Guide, Release 11.0(1)

- Cisco DCNM Media Controller Configuration, Release 11.0(1)

- Cisco DCNM Classic LAN Configuration, Release 11.0(1)

- Cisco DCNM SAN Management Configuration, Release 11.0(1)

Cisco DCNM Installation Guides

These documents guide you to plan your requirements and deployment of the Cisco Data Center Network Manager.

- Cisco DCNM Installation Guide for SAN Deployment, Release 11.0(1)

- Cisco DCNM Installation Guide for Classic LAN Deployment, Release 11.0(1)

- Cisco DCNM Installation Guide for Media Controller Deployment, Release 11.0(1)

- Cisco DCNM Installation Guide for LAN Fabric Management Deployment, Release 11.0(1)

Cisco DCNM Licensing Guide, Release 11.0(1)

Describes the procedure used to generate, install, and assign a Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) license.

Software Upgrade Matrix for Cisco DCNM 11.0(1)

Lists the software upgrade paths that are supported for DCNM.

Cisco Data Center Network Manager Open Source Licensing, Release 11.0(1)

Provides information about the Cisco Data Center Network Manager Open Source Licensing, Release 11.0(1).

Cisco DCNM 10.4(2) Documentation Roadmap

Cisco DCNM 10.4(2) Documentation

Document Title

Description

Cisco DCNM Release Notes, Release 10.4(2)

Provides information about the Cisco DCNM software release, open caveats and workaround information.

Cisco DCNM Fundamentals Guide, Release 10.4(2)

- Use Roles of Cisco DCNM

- Features of Cisco DCNM Web Client

- Descriptions of GUI and capabilities of Cisco DCNM-SAN.

- Monitoring network and performance.

Cisco DCNM Online Help

Provides Cisco DCNM Web Client user interface and field descriptions.

Cisco DCNM Installation Guide, Release 10.4(2)

- System requirements.

- Pre-installation tasks.

- Installing Cisco DCNM.

- Upgrading Cisco DCNM.

Cisco DCNM Licensing Guide, Release 10.x

Describes the procedure used to generate, install, and assign a Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) license.

Software Upgrade Matrix for Cisco DCNM

Lists the software upgrade paths that are supported for DCNM.

Cisco DCNM Compatibility Matrix, Release 10.4(2)

Lists the Cisco Nexus and the Cisco MDS platforms and their software releases that are compatible with Cisco DCNM.

Cisco DCNM API Reference

Provides information about the Media Controller APIs on Cisco DevNet.

Cisco Data Center Network Manager Open Source Licensing, Release 10.4(2)

Provides information about the Cisco Data Center Network Manager Open Source Licensing, Release 10.4(2).

Cisco DCNM 10.4(1) Documentation Roadmap

Cisco DCNM 10.4(1) Documentation

Document Title

Description

Cisco DCNM Release Notes, Release 10.4(1)

Provides information about the Cisco DCNM software release, open caveats and workaround information.

Cisco DCNM Fundamentals Guide, Release 10.4(1)

- Use Roles of Cisco DCNM

- Features of Cisco DCNM Web Client

- Descriptions of GUI and capabilities of Cisco DCNM-SAN.

- Monitoring network and performance.

Cisco DCNM Online Help

Provides Cisco DCNM Web Client user interface and field descriptions.

Cisco DCNM Installation Guide, Release 10.4(1)

- System requirements.

- Pre-installation tasks.

- Installing Cisco DCNM.

- Upgrading Cisco DCNM.

Cisco DCNM Licensing Guide, Release 10.x

Describes the procedure used to generate, install, and assign a Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) license.

Software Upgrade Matrix for Cisco DCNM

Lists the software upgrade paths that are supported for DCNM.

Cisco DCNM Compatibility Matrix, Release 10.4(1)

Lists the Cisco Nexus and the Cisco MDS platforms and their software releases that are compatible with Cisco DCNM.

Cisco DCNM API Reference

Provides information about the Media Controller APIs on Cisco DevNet.

Cisco Data Center Network Manager Open Source Licensing, Release 10.4(1)

Provides information about the Cisco Data Center Network Manager Open Source Licensing, Release 10.4(1).

Cisco DCNM 10.3(1) Documentation Roadmap

Cisco DCNM 10.3(1) Documentation

Document Title

Description

Cisco DCNM Release Notes, Release 10.3(1)

Provides information about the Cisco DCNM software release, open caveats and workaround information.

Cisco DCNM Fundamentals Guide, Release 10.3(1)

- Use Roles of Cisco DCNM

- Features of Cisco DCNM Web Client

- Descriptions of GUI and capabilities of Cisco DCNM-SAN.

- Monitoring network and performance.

Cisco DCNM Online Help

Provides Cisco DCNM Web Client user interface and field descriptions.

Cisco DCNM Installation Guide, Release 10.3(1)

- System requirements.

- Pre-installation tasks.

- Installing Cisco DCNM.

- Upgrading Cisco DCNM.

Cisco DCNM Licensing Guide, Release 10.x

Describes the procedure used to generate, install, and assign a Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) license.

Software Upgrade Matrix for Cisco DCNM

Lists the software upgrade paths that are supported for DCNM.

Cisco DCNM Compatibility Matrix, Release 10.3(1)

Lists the Cisco Nexus and the Cisco MDS platforms and their software releases that are compatible with Cisco DCNM.

Cisco DCNM API Reference

Provides information about the Media Controller APIs on Cisco DevNet.

Cisco Data Center Network Manager Open Source Licensing, Release 10.3(1)

Provides information about the Cisco Data Center Network Manager Open Source Licensing, Release 10.3(1).

Cisco DCNM 10.2(1) Documentation Roadmap

Cisco DCNM 10.2(1) Documentation

Document Title

Description

Cisco DCNM Release Notes, Release 10.2(1)

Provides information about the Cisco DCNM software release, open caveats and workaround information.

Cisco DCNM Fundamentals Guide, Release 10.2(1)

- Use Roles of Cisco DCNM

- Features of Cisco DCNM Web Client

- Descriptions of GUI and capabilities of Cisco DCNM-SAN.

- Monitoring network and performance.

Cisco DCNM Online Help

Provides Cisco DCNM Web Client user interface and field descriptions.

Cisco DCNM Installation Guide, Release 10.2(1)

- System requirements.

- Pre-installation tasks.

- Installing Cisco DCNM.

- Upgrading Cisco DCNM.

Cisco DCNM Licensing Guide, Release 10.x

Describes the procedure used to generate, install, and assign a Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) license.

Software Upgrade Matrix for Cisco DCNM

Lists the software upgrade paths that are supported for DCNM.

Cisco DCNM Compatibility Matrix, Release 10.2(1)

Lists the Cisco Nexus and the Cisco MDS platforms and their software releases that are compatible with Cisco DCNM.

Cisco DCNM API Reference

Provides information about the Media Controller APIs on Cisco DevNet.

Cisco DCNM Licensing Guide, Release 11.x

Provides information about the Cisco DCNM licensed devices, license generation, installation, and assignment.

Cisco Data Center Network Manager Open Source Licensing, Release 10.2(x)

Provides information about the Cisco Data Center Network Manager Open Source Licensing, Release 10.2(x).