Chapter 1. Documentation Roadmap

- Navigating the Cisco DCNM Documentation

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 11.3(1) Documentation Roadmap

Cisco DCNM 11.3(1) Documentation

Document Title

Description

Cisco DCNM Release Notes, Release 11.3(1)

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

Cisco DCNM Compatibility Matrix, Release 11.3(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 11.3(1)

Lists the supported scalability parameters for Cisco DCNM, Release 11.3(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 11.3(1)

- Cisco DCNM Media Controller Configuration, Release 11.3(1)

- Cisco DCNM Classic LAN Configuration, Release 11.3(1)

- Cisco DCNM SAN Management Configuration Guide, Release 11.3(1)

- Cisco DCNM SAN Management for OVA and ISO Deployments Configuration Guide, Release 11.3(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 Classic LAN Deployment, Release 11.3(1)

- Cisco DCNM Installation Guide for Media Controller Deployment, Release 11.3(1)

- Cisco DCNM Installation Guide for LAN Fabric Management Deployment, Release 11.3(1)

- Cisco DCNM Installation and Upgrade Guide for SAN Deployment, Release 11.3(1)

Cisco DCNM Licensing Guide, Release 11.3(1)

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

Software Upgrade Matrix for Cisco DCNM 11.3(1)

Lists the software upgrade paths that are supported for DCNM.

Cisco Data Center Network Manager Open Source Licensing, Release 11.3(1)

Provides information about the Cisco Data Center Network Manager Open Source Licensing, Release 11.3(1).

Cisco DCNM REST API Guide, Release 11.3(1)

Cisco DCNM provides REST APIs that allow third parties to test and develop application software. The REST API documentation is packaged with Cisco DCNM, and can be accessed through any browser.

Cisco Data Center Network Manager Troubleshooting Guide, Release 11.x

Describes some common issues you might experience while using Cisco DCNM, and provides solutions.

Cisco DCNM SMI-S and Web Services Programming Guide for SAN, Release 11.x

Provides an industry standard application programming interface (API) using the Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S).

Videos: Cisco Data Center Network Manager, Release 11.3(1)

Lists all the videos created for Cisco DCNM 11.3(1).

Cisco DCNM 11.2(1) Documentation Roadmap

Cisco DCNM 11.2(1) Documentation

Document Title

Description

Cisco DCNM Release Notes, Release 11.2(1)

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

Cisco DCNM Compatibility Matrix, Release 11.2(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 11.2(1)

Lists the supported scalability parameters for Cisco DCNM, Release 11.2(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 11.2(1)

- Cisco DCNM Media Controller Configuration, Release 11.2(1)

- Cisco DCNM Classic LAN Configuration, Release 11.2(1)

- Cisco DCNM SAN Management Configuration Guide, Release 11.2(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 Classic LAN Deployment, Release 11.2(1)

- Cisco DCNM Installation Guide for Media Controller Deployment, Release 11.2(1)

- Cisco DCNM Installation Guide for LAN Fabric Management Deployment, Release 11.2(1)

- Cisco DCNM Installation and Upgrade Guide for SAN Deployment, Release 11.2(1)

Cisco DCNM Licensing Guide, Release 11.2(1)

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

Software Upgrade Matrix for Cisco DCNM 11.2(1)

Lists the software upgrade paths that are supported for DCNM.

Cisco Data Center Network Manager Open Source Licensing, Release 11.2(1)

Provides information about the Cisco Data Center Network Manager Open Source Licensing, Release 11.2(1).

Cisco DCNM REST API Guide, Release 11.2(1)

Cisco DCNM provides REST APIs that allow third parties to test and develop application software. The REST API documentation is packaged with Cisco DCNM, and can be accessed through any browser.

Cisco Data Center Network Manager Troubleshooting Guide, Release 11.x

Describes some common issues you might experience while using Cisco DCNM, and provides solutions.

Cisco DCNM SMI-S and Web Services Programming Guide for SAN, Release 11.x

Provides an industry standard application programming interface (API) using the Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S).

Videos: Cisco Data Center Network Manager, Release 11

Lists all the videos created for Cisco DCNM 11.

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 REST API Guide, Release 11.1(1)

Cisco DCNM provides REST APIs that allow third parties to test and develop application software. The REST API documentation is packaged with Cisco DCNM, and can be accessed through any browser.

Cisco Data Center Network Manager Troubleshooting Guide, Release 11.x

Describes some common issues you might experience while using Cisco DCNM, and provides solutions.

Cisco DCNM SMI-S and Web Services Programming Guide for SAN, Release 11.x

Provides an industry standard application programming interface (API) using the Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S).

Videos: Cisco Data Center Network Manager, Release 11

Lists all the videos created for Cisco DCNM 11.

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 REST API Guide, Release 11.0(1)

Cisco DCNM provides REST APIs that allow third parties to test and develop application software. The REST API documentation is packaged with Cisco DCNM, and can be accessed through any browser.

Cisco Data Center Network Manager Troubleshooting Guide, Release 11.x

Describes some common issues you might experience while using Cisco DCNM, and provides solutions.

Cisco DCNM SMI-S and Web Services Programming Guide for SAN, Release 11.x

Provides an industry standard application programming interface (API) using the Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S).

Videos: Cisco Data Center Network Manager, Release 11

Lists all the videos created for Cisco DCNM 11.

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