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Table of Contents 1. Installing D-View 13 Installation Steps 14 To Create a Database (for Professional Edition 21 D-View 6.0 Licensing 25 Trial Version 25 Obtaining the Activation Code 25 3. Using D-View 40 Getting Started 41 Login D-View 41 System Configuration 41 Domain Manager 42 Startup Wizard 42 6. Understanding the Architecture 27 Modular Architecture 28 Features 29 Functions 30 4. Understanding the Interface 31 Introduction 32 Context-sensitive Menus 33 Main Menu 35 File 35 View 36 Application 37 System...
Table of Contents 1. Installing D-View 13 Installation Steps 14 To Create a Database (for Professional Edition 21 D-View 6.0 Licensing 25 Trial Version 25 Obtaining the Activation Code 25 3. Using D-View 40 Getting Started 41 Login D-View 41 System Configuration 41 Domain Manager 42 Startup Wizard 42 6. Understanding the Architecture 27 Modular Architecture 28 Features 29 Functions 30 4. Understanding the Interface 31 Introduction 32 Context-sensitive Menus 33 Main Menu 35 File 35 View 36 Application 37 System...
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... Customizing Devices 65 Managing Devices with MIB Compiler 66 Retrieving OID of the device 70 Batch Configuration 72 Backup and Update the Devices' Configuration 74 Using Device Type Check 76 Using Safeguard Check 77 Labeling Devices 79 Editing Device Information 80 Managing Events 83 Setting Poll Parameters 83 Setting the Devices to Poll 84 Viewing the Poll Device List 85 Grouping Devices using Device Manager 85 Configuring Device Events 87 Retrieving Device Event Logs 90 Defining Trap Information 92 Locating the Switch Port 93 Monitoring the Link Status 95 Locating Devices...
... Customizing Devices 65 Managing Devices with MIB Compiler 66 Retrieving OID of the device 70 Batch Configuration 72 Backup and Update the Devices' Configuration 74 Using Device Type Check 76 Using Safeguard Check 77 Labeling Devices 79 Editing Device Information 80 Managing Events 83 Setting Poll Parameters 83 Setting the Devices to Poll 84 Viewing the Poll Device List 85 Grouping Devices using Device Manager 85 Configuring Device Events 87 Retrieving Device Event Logs 90 Defining Trap Information 92 Locating the Switch Port 93 Monitoring the Link Status 95 Locating Devices...
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... used throughout this document to learn, use, and configure the different features of D-View. ABOUT THIS GUIDE Scope Use this document to notify you of essential information. The Installation Guide provides installation procedures for network managers, system administrators, and/or IT personnel who would need to supplementary information. Document Conventions The following table explains the meaning of each alert. READER ALERT Tip Note MEANING Alerts you to work...
... used throughout this document to learn, use, and configure the different features of D-View. ABOUT THIS GUIDE Scope Use this document to notify you of essential information. The Installation Guide provides installation procedures for network managers, system administrators, and/or IT personnel who would need to supplementary information. Document Conventions The following table explains the meaning of each alert. READER ALERT Tip Note MEANING Alerts you to work...
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... XP, Windows 2000 Server or Advanced Server (English Version), Windows 2003 (English Version) • D-View 6.0 Professional Edition: D-View professional edition targets advanced users that have a small/mid-scale network of less than 1000 devices with higher requirements. Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 with Service Pack 1 or later • Microsoft XML Parser and SDK For Standard Edition only: Microsoft Windows XP Home/Professional Service Pack 2 For Professional Edition only: Database Management System (DBMS): - PRODUCT LINE...
... XP, Windows 2000 Server or Advanced Server (English Version), Windows 2003 (English Version) • D-View 6.0 Professional Edition: D-View professional edition targets advanced users that have a small/mid-scale network of less than 1000 devices with higher requirements. Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 with Service Pack 1 or later • Microsoft XML Parser and SDK For Standard Edition only: Microsoft Windows XP Home/Professional Service Pack 2 For Professional Edition only: Database Management System (DBMS): - PRODUCT LINE...
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...To configure and connect to the SQL Server database, refer to share database information. Given below is an illustration of SQL Server, D-View 6.0 Professional Edition implements Client-Server architecture allowing workstations to Installation Steps and To Create a Database (for Professional Edition). The differences between the two editions are described in the following table: STANDARD EDITION PROFESSIONAL EDITION Standalone Client-Server Single User Login Supports Nodes = 1000 Supports Microsoft Access Database Supports SQL Database Both editions use COM (Component Object Model...
...To configure and connect to the SQL Server database, refer to share database information. Given below is an illustration of SQL Server, D-View 6.0 Professional Edition implements Client-Server architecture allowing workstations to Installation Steps and To Create a Database (for Professional Edition). The differences between the two editions are described in the following table: STANDARD EDITION PROFESSIONAL EDITION Standalone Client-Server Single User Login Supports Nodes = 1000 Supports Microsoft Access Database Supports SQL Database Both editions use COM (Component Object Model...
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...; Device Type Check • Topology Generator Resource Management Functions • Device Resource Manager • User Locator • Device Locator • User Statistics • Device Statistics • Device System Information Manager (RFC 1213 System) • Device Port Status Manager Performance Management Tools • Performance Monitor Upgrade To upgrade from dview.dlink.com.tw for different classes of the User Manual from D-View 5.1 or earlier versions to 6.0, uninstall all the programs related to the old version and then re-install the new version...
...; Device Type Check • Topology Generator Resource Management Functions • Device Resource Manager • User Locator • Device Locator • User Statistics • Device Statistics • Device System Information Manager (RFC 1213 System) • Device Port Status Manager Performance Management Tools • Performance Monitor Upgrade To upgrade from dview.dlink.com.tw for different classes of the User Manual from D-View 5.1 or earlier versions to 6.0, uninstall all the programs related to the old version and then re-install the new version...
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INSTALLATION STEPS To install D-View 6.0 for configuration settings. • Click Microsoft SQL Server > SQL Server Group > Local Windows NT. • Right-click on MS SQL 2000 is compliant with the software requirements given below: • Ensure the authentication mode on Local Windows NT, and select Security. • Configure Authentication as SQL Server and Windows 1. The InstallShield Wizard screen displays. The License Agreement screen displays. 14 Use Enterprise Manager for both Standard and Professional Edition, follow these procedures: For Professional Edition: Prior to ...
INSTALLATION STEPS To install D-View 6.0 for configuration settings. • Click Microsoft SQL Server > SQL Server Group > Local Windows NT. • Right-click on MS SQL 2000 is compliant with the software requirements given below: • Ensure the authentication mode on Local Windows NT, and select Security. • Configure Authentication as SQL Server and Windows 1. The InstallShield Wizard screen displays. The License Agreement screen displays. 14 Use Enterprise Manager for both Standard and Professional Edition, follow these procedures: For Professional Edition: Prior to ...
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Figure 14: Setup Complete screen The screen indicates that D-View 6.0 and Microsoft XML Parser and SDK software have been installed. 12. Figure 13: Completing the Microsoft XML Parser and SDK Setup Wizard screen 11. Click Finish to close this window. 13. Click Complete to exit and complete the installation. Restart your computer to complete the installation. 14. The Completing the Microsoft XML Parser and SDK Setup Wizard screen displays. To start D-View, double click the on the desktop.
Figure 14: Setup Complete screen The screen indicates that D-View 6.0 and Microsoft XML Parser and SDK software have been installed. 12. Figure 13: Completing the Microsoft XML Parser and SDK Setup Wizard screen 11. Click Finish to close this window. 13. Click Complete to exit and complete the installation. Restart your computer to complete the installation. 14. The Completing the Microsoft XML Parser and SDK Setup Wizard screen displays. To start D-View, double click the on the desktop.
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The Login D-View screen displays. Double-click MakeDB.exe. To Create a Database (for Professional Edition) Once D-View and Microsoft XML Parser and SDK software installation is complete, create a database for D-View. To create a database, SQL 2000 server must be installed with D-View and D-View 6.0 Licensing to receive the activation code. Copy the following files to continue working with SQL service running on the server. The D-View Database Tool window displays. Refer to Getting Started to a folder: • Make DB.exe • Task.SQL • DBCreate.SQL As seen in the...
The Login D-View screen displays. Double-click MakeDB.exe. To Create a Database (for Professional Edition) Once D-View and Microsoft XML Parser and SDK software installation is complete, create a database for D-View. To create a database, SQL 2000 server must be installed with D-View and D-View 6.0 Licensing to receive the activation code. Copy the following files to continue working with SQL service running on the server. The D-View Database Tool window displays. Refer to Getting Started to a folder: • Make DB.exe • Task.SQL • DBCreate.SQL As seen in the...
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... the users with email or sound alerts. FEATURES With the addition of new features to integrate with D-View. • Define trap events using the Trap Editor. • Manage multiple identical devices at the same time using Batch Configuration (Firmware updates, Save config, RMON Enable and more). • Manage third-party devices using the MIB Compiler and MIB Browser. • Supports SNMPv3 for major MIBs. • Monitor the status of network devices...
... the users with email or sound alerts. FEATURES With the addition of new features to integrate with D-View. • Define trap events using the Trap Editor. • Manage multiple identical devices at the same time using Batch Configuration (Firmware updates, Save config, RMON Enable and more). • Manage third-party devices using the MIB Compiler and MIB Browser. • Supports SNMPv3 for major MIBs. • Monitor the status of network devices...
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... Management: Maintain user action log information. • System Config: Configure global parameters of the network, for viewing devices in the domain. • Polling: D-View polls network devices and displays any abnormal behavior on the Message Board. For example, using ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) or SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). • Performance Management: D-View provides flexible mechanism to /from /to a topology. • Device Customization: Include customized network devices by manually entering device type information. • Layer 3 Utilities...
... Management: Maintain user action log information. • System Config: Configure global parameters of the network, for viewing devices in the domain. • Polling: D-View polls network devices and displays any abnormal behavior on the Message Board. For example, using ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) or SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). • Performance Management: D-View provides flexible mechanism to /from /to a topology. • Device Customization: Include customized network devices by manually entering device type information. • Layer 3 Utilities...
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... current topology. only the current user or an administrator can unlock the system. File The following table lists the File menu items and their descriptions. Set printer options, properties and paper size. Locks D-View; This section briefly describes the available menu options. Logout of the screen. The wizard guides you to Startup Wizard for accessing most of the features. MAIN MENU D-View's Main Menu is the entry point for more information.
... current topology. only the current user or an administrator can unlock the system. File The following table lists the File menu items and their descriptions. Set printer options, properties and paper size. Locks D-View; This section briefly describes the available menu options. Logout of the screen. The wizard guides you to Startup Wizard for accessing most of the features. MAIN MENU D-View's Main Menu is the entry point for more information.
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... Link Capacity Check, Safeguard Check and ARP info. View The View menu enables you to be polled, Query the event log by IP, Device Group Manager, Device Event Configure, System Config, Administrator Management, and Change Password. The following table describes the different toolbars. Access Device Discovery, Trace route, File Transport, NET Toolbox, Performance monitor, MIB browser and MIB compiler. Access Select netmap, Add netmap, Edit netmap, Delete netmap, Select device, Add device, Edit device, Delete device, Select link, Add link, Edit link, Delete link. Access Save, Copy...
... Link Capacity Check, Safeguard Check and ARP info. View The View menu enables you to be polled, Query the event log by IP, Device Group Manager, Device Event Configure, System Config, Administrator Management, and Change Password. The following table describes the different toolbars. Access Device Discovery, Trace route, File Transport, NET Toolbox, Performance monitor, MIB browser and MIB compiler. Access Select netmap, Add netmap, Edit netmap, Delete netmap, Select device, Add device, Edit device, Delete device, Select link, Add link, Edit link, Delete link. Access Save, Copy...
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... Store logged events. For example, Save Configuration, Retrieve Port Status, and so on. Refer to Batch Configuration for more information. MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION Batch Config: • Advanced Option • Run Batch Topo Export Import Device Customization Execute a sequence of operations in D-View. Refer to Domain Manager for more information. Add, modify and delete devices. Refer to Managing Events for more System The following table lists the Application menu items and their descriptions. Refer to Using Topo Export/Import...
... Store logged events. For example, Save Configuration, Retrieve Port Status, and so on. Refer to Batch Configuration for more information. MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION Batch Config: • Advanced Option • Run Batch Topo Export Import Device Customization Execute a sequence of operations in D-View. Refer to Domain Manager for more information. Add, modify and delete devices. Refer to Managing Events for more System The following table lists the Application menu items and their descriptions. Refer to Using Topo Export/Import...
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...; Device Group Manager • Polling Config • Device Event Config • Trap Editor information. Change password after login. MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION Device Discovery Trace Route TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) NetToolbox Search devices using IP or MAC address. Refer to an administrator. Upload/Download/Update configuration files to Device Discovery for more information. Resource Manager • MAC Locator • Device Locator • User Locator • Device Collector • User Statistic • Device Statistic System Config Administrative Manager...
...; Device Group Manager • Polling Config • Device Event Config • Trap Editor information. Change password after login. MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION Device Discovery Trace Route TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) NetToolbox Search devices using IP or MAC address. Refer to an administrator. Upload/Download/Update configuration files to Device Discovery for more information. Resource Manager • MAC Locator • Device Locator • User Locator • Device Collector • User Statistic • Device Statistic System Config Administrative Manager...
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... and updated devices. MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION D-View Help Module supported D-View Activation Wizard About D-View Opens D-View online help. Refer to Using Safeguard Check for more information. Check the network for more information. Helps you obtain the activation code. Manage and configure non D-Link devices. Advanced The following table lists the Help menu items and their descriptions. Check the safeguard status of ARP info Monitor and modify the link status. Help The following table lists the Advanced menu items and their descriptions. Displays the About D-View window...
... and updated devices. MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION D-View Help Module supported D-View Activation Wizard About D-View Opens D-View online help. Refer to Using Safeguard Check for more information. Check the network for more information. Helps you obtain the activation code. Manage and configure non D-Link devices. Advanced The following table lists the Help menu items and their descriptions. Check the safeguard status of ARP info Monitor and modify the link status. Help The following table lists the Advanced menu items and their descriptions. Displays the About D-View window...
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... administrator should allocate IP address of the network. The Wizard will automatically create a new topology based on any topology. Click File> Startup Wizard. Domain Manager In a real environment administrators often need to manage multiple domains of the workstation. A super domain is a virtual domain which manages the topologies of the workstation. To create a topology using Domain Manager. Use Domain Manager to manually create a topology using the Startup Wizard: 1. After logging in, D-View, by default, creates...
... administrator should allocate IP address of the network. The Wizard will automatically create a new topology based on any topology. Click File> Startup Wizard. Domain Manager In a real environment administrators often need to manage multiple domains of the workstation. A super domain is a virtual domain which manages the topologies of the workstation. To create a topology using Domain Manager. Use Domain Manager to manually create a topology using the Startup Wizard: 1. After logging in, D-View, by default, creates...
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... will discuss Events in seconds. To set time interval. 3. Setting Poll Parameters Parameters for the polling include poll interval and poll timeout. Set the Poll Interval in seconds. Click Apply. D-View stops polling the device after the timeout period. 4. MANAGING EVENTS Events are one of the core functions of as detecting changes within the network, and every change can be thought of...
... will discuss Events in seconds. To set time interval. 3. Setting Poll Parameters Parameters for the polling include poll interval and poll timeout. Set the Poll Interval in seconds. Click Apply. D-View stops polling the device after the timeout period. 4. MANAGING EVENTS Events are one of the core functions of as detecting changes within the network, and every change can be thought of...
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Select the group from the list. 8. Click Set Community to change the read/write community of devices when an event occurs. The devices are added to group screen 7. Configuring Device Events After defining the poll list, configure the event process mechanism for a device or a group of devices. Figure 79: Device Group screen 9. Figure 78: Add device to the group. Click Add.
Select the group from the list. 8. Click Set Community to change the read/write community of devices when an event occurs. The devices are added to group screen 7. Configuring Device Events After defining the poll list, configure the event process mechanism for a device or a group of devices. Figure 79: Device Group screen 9. Figure 78: Add device to the group. Click Add.
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... displays the Link status of the links is displayed. To monitor the Link Status: 1. Click Check. Open the topology. 2. Go to Advanced > Link Capacity Check, to Topology > Link Label and then select Link Speed. Go to monitor the link status of the link as seen in a topology. Figure 90: Link Capacity Check screen 4. The status of the devices 3. D-View checks the capacity of each device link port and displays the minimum capacity value of all the devices in a table. Monitoring the Link Status D-view...
... displays the Link status of the links is displayed. To monitor the Link Status: 1. Click Check. Open the topology. 2. Go to Advanced > Link Capacity Check, to Topology > Link Label and then select Link Speed. Go to monitor the link status of the link as seen in a topology. Figure 90: Link Capacity Check screen 4. The status of the devices 3. D-View checks the capacity of each device link port and displays the minimum capacity value of all the devices in a table. Monitoring the Link Status D-view...