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Using D-View 40 Getting Started 41 Login D-View 41 System Configuration 41 Domain Manager 42 Startup Wizard 42 6. Table of Contents 1. Understanding the Interface 31 Introduction 32 Context-sensitive Menus 33 Main Menu 35 File 35 View 36 Application 37 System 37 NetTools 38 Advanced 39 Help 39 5. Introducing D-View 7 Overview 8 What's Included 8 Product Line 9 Hardware and Software Requirements 9 Client-Server Architecture (Professional Edition 10 Upgrade 11 Technical Specifications 11 2. Installing D-View 13 Installation Steps 14 To Create a Database (...
Using D-View 40 Getting Started 41 Login D-View 41 System Configuration 41 Domain Manager 42 Startup Wizard 42 6. Table of Contents 1. Understanding the Interface 31 Introduction 32 Context-sensitive Menus 33 Main Menu 35 File 35 View 36 Application 37 System 37 NetTools 38 Advanced 39 Help 39 5. Introducing D-View 7 Overview 8 What's Included 8 Product Line 9 Hardware and Software Requirements 9 Client-Server Architecture (Professional Edition 10 Upgrade 11 Technical Specifications 11 2. Installing D-View 13 Installation Steps 14 To Create a Database (...
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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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For example: Filename.ext can refer to any valid file name. Samples of code and file paths and names. Variables for describing user interface elements and characters that is typed at the command prompt. A command that you supply a specific value. ELEMENT MEANING Bold font Italic font Courier New font Command Use for which you type into the interface. For example, Hierarchy Topology Workplace and type http://192.168.1.1. For example, ipconfig. Style Conventions The following style conventions are used in this guide.
For example: Filename.ext can refer to any valid file name. Samples of code and file paths and names. Variables for describing user interface elements and characters that is typed at the command prompt. A command that you supply a specific value. ELEMENT MEANING Bold font Italic font Courier New font Command Use for which you type into the interface. For example, Hierarchy Topology Workplace and type http://192.168.1.1. For example, ipconfig. Style Conventions The following style conventions are used in this guide.
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... 2 For Professional Edition only: Database Management System (DBMS): - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 with Service Pack 2 - Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (English Version) PRODUCT LINE There are two editions of D-View: • D-View 6.0 Standard Edition: D-View standard edition targets novice-intermediate users that have a small/mid-scale network of more than 1000 devices with Service Pack 4 - Operating System: Windows Server 2000 or 2003 (English Version) DBMS: SQL Server 2000/2005 Hardware and Software Requirements Hardware...
... 2 For Professional Edition only: Database Management System (DBMS): - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 with Service Pack 2 - Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (English Version) PRODUCT LINE There are two editions of D-View: • D-View 6.0 Standard Edition: D-View standard edition targets novice-intermediate users that have a small/mid-scale network of more than 1000 devices with Service Pack 4 - Operating System: Windows Server 2000 or 2003 (English Version) DBMS: SQL Server 2000/2005 Hardware and Software Requirements Hardware...
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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) technology. 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). Client-Server Architecture (Professional Edition) By using a display with ...
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) technology. 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). Client-Server Architecture (Professional Edition) By using a display with ...
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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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...If the installer does not start automatically, start the installer by double clicking the D-View Standard.exe/ D-View Professional.exe. 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. Use Enterprise Manager for both Standard and Professional Edition, follow these...
...If the installer does not start automatically, start the installer by double clicking the D-View Standard.exe/ D-View Professional.exe. 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. Use Enterprise Manager for both Standard and Professional Edition, follow these...
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Restart your computer to exit and complete the installation. Click Finish to complete the installation. 14. To start D-View, double click the on the desktop. Figure 13: Completing the Microsoft XML Parser and SDK Setup Wizard screen 11. The Completing the Microsoft XML Parser and SDK Setup Wizard screen displays. Figure 14: Setup Complete screen The screen indicates that D-View 6.0 and Microsoft XML Parser and SDK software have been installed. 12. Click Complete to close this window. 13.
Restart your computer to exit and complete the installation. Click Finish to complete the installation. 14. To start D-View, double click the on the desktop. Figure 13: Completing the Microsoft XML Parser and SDK Setup Wizard screen 11. The Completing the Microsoft XML Parser and SDK Setup Wizard screen displays. Figure 14: Setup Complete screen The screen indicates that D-View 6.0 and Microsoft XML Parser and SDK software have been installed. 12. Click Complete to close this window. 13.
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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 following figure, the files are...
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 following figure, the files are...
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...; Customize third party devices 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 by polling network devices periodically. • View and check the status of devices. • Centrally manage multiple D-Link devices. Administrators...
...; Customize third party devices 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 by polling network devices periodically. • View and check the status of devices. • Centrally manage multiple D-Link devices. Administrators...
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... Import/Export: Import or export topology information to/from XML. Devices are polled using Performance Monitor function, the administrator can be changed to access other DBMS such as Oracle or Sybase. • Domain Management: D-View allows administrators to categorize network devices into the topology. • Database Access Component: Provides interface to retrieve SNMP OID information. For example, using ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) or SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). • Performance Management: D-View provides...
... Import/Export: Import or export topology information to/from XML. Devices are polled using Performance Monitor function, the administrator can be changed to access other DBMS such as Oracle or Sybase. • Domain Management: D-View allows administrators to categorize network devices into the topology. • Database Access Component: Provides interface to retrieve SNMP OID information. For example, using ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) or SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). • Performance Management: D-View provides...
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... admin Exit Save the current topology. The wizard guides you to Startup Wizard for accessing most of D-View and sign in as a different user. Preview the current topology. File The following table lists the File menu items and their descriptions. Refer to create a topology. Exit D-View. only the current user or an administrator can unlock the system. Set printer options, properties and paper size. Close the current Topology View window. Locks D-View...
... admin Exit Save the current topology. The wizard guides you to Startup Wizard for accessing most of D-View and sign in as a different user. Preview the current topology. File The following table lists the File menu items and their descriptions. Refer to create a topology. Exit D-View. only the current user or an administrator can unlock the system. Set printer options, properties and paper size. Close the current Topology View window. Locks D-View...
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..., Run Batch Program, Topo Export Import, Device Customization. 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. Access Save, Copy, Paste, Print, Background, Zoom out, Zoom in TOOLBAR DESCRIPTION Advanced Toolbar Net Toolbar System Toolbar Application Toolbar Topo Manager Toolbar Main toolbar Access Link Capacity Check, Safeguard Check and ARP info. Access Device Discovery, Trace route, File Transport, NET Toolbox, Performance...
..., Run Batch Program, Topo Export Import, Device Customization. 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. Access Save, Copy, Paste, Print, Background, Zoom out, Zoom in TOOLBAR DESCRIPTION Advanced Toolbar Net Toolbar System Toolbar Application Toolbar Topo Manager Toolbar Main toolbar Access Link Capacity Check, Safeguard Check and ARP info. Access Device Discovery, Trace route, File Transport, NET Toolbox, Performance...
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... following table lists the Application menu items and their descriptions. For example, Save Configuration, Retrieve Port Status, and so on. Refer to Customizing Devices for more information. Refer to Managing Events for more Refer to System Log for more information. Restore and backup D-View. Refer to Domain Manager for more information. Add, modify and delete devices. Monitor and manage events. Refer to Using Topo Export/Import for more information. Hierarchy Topology workspace Message Board...
... following table lists the Application menu items and their descriptions. For example, Save Configuration, Retrieve Port Status, and so on. Refer to Customizing Devices for more information. Refer to Managing Events for more Refer to System Log for more information. Restore and backup D-View. Refer to Domain Manager for more information. Add, modify and delete devices. Monitor and manage events. Refer to Using Topo Export/Import for more information. Hierarchy Topology workspace Message Board...
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.... Change password after login. Manage devices through to get to Device Discovery for more information. Lists all the intermediate routers a connection must pass through Telnet, Web and Ping using IP address. Configure the root domain name, management station and authentication information. Refer to reach its destination. Refer to TFTP for certain functional modules to Net Toolbox for more information. Upload/Download/Update configuration files to Changing Password for more information. Create user groups...
.... Change password after login. Manage devices through to get to Device Discovery for more information. Lists all the intermediate routers a connection must pass through Telnet, Web and Ping using IP address. Configure the root domain name, management station and authentication information. Refer to reach its destination. Refer to TFTP for certain functional modules to Net Toolbox for more information. Upload/Download/Update configuration files to Changing Password for more information. Create user groups...
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... for more information. Refer to Using Safeguard Check for new and updated devices. MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION Link Capacity Check Device type Check Safeguard Check All of devices supported by D-Link. Refer to Managing Devices with MIB Compiler for more information. MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION D-View Help Module supported D-View Activation Wizard About D-View Opens D-View online help. Helps you obtain the activation code. Advanced The following table lists the Help menu items and their descriptions. Check the network for more information. Displays a list of ARP info Monitor and...
... for more information. Refer to Using Safeguard Check for new and updated devices. MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION Link Capacity Check Device type Check Safeguard Check All of devices supported by D-Link. Refer to Managing Devices with MIB Compiler for more information. MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION D-View Help Module supported D-View Activation Wizard About D-View Opens D-View online help. Helps you obtain the activation code. Advanced The following table lists the Help menu items and their descriptions. Check the network for more information. Displays a list of ARP info Monitor and...
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... Manager In a real environment administrators often need to manually create a topology using the Startup Wizard: 1. Startup Wizard The Startup Wizard helps you provide. The Startup Wizard screen displays. After logging in, D-View, by default, creates a Super Domain and the IP address of the network. An administrator needs to manage different network. Use Domain Manager to manage and monitor the network. To create a topology using Domain Manager. Refer to Creating a Topology to manage multiple domains of the workstation. Radius Authentication...
... Manager In a real environment administrators often need to manually create a topology using the Startup Wizard: 1. Startup Wizard The Startup Wizard helps you provide. The Startup Wizard screen displays. After logging in, D-View, by default, creates a Super Domain and the IP address of the network. An administrator needs to manage different network. Use Domain Manager to manage and monitor the network. To create a topology using Domain Manager. Refer to Creating a Topology to manage multiple domains of the workstation. Radius Authentication...
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.... In fact, the main function of D-View can be described as an event. MANAGING EVENTS Events are one of the core functions of as detecting changes within the network, and every change can be thought of D-View. D-View polls the devices at the set the Polling Parameters: 1. Set the Poll Timeout in seconds. D-View stops polling the device after the timeout period. 4. The...
.... In fact, the main function of D-View can be described as an event. MANAGING EVENTS Events are one of the core functions of as detecting changes within the network, and every change can be thought of D-View. D-View polls the devices at the set the Polling Parameters: 1. Set the Poll Timeout in seconds. D-View stops polling the device after the timeout period. 4. The...
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The devices are added to group screen 7. Figure 78: Add device to the group. Click Set Community to change the read/write community of devices when an event occurs. Configuring Device Events After defining the poll list, configure the event process mechanism for a device or a group of devices. Select the group from the list. 8. Figure 79: Device Group screen 9. Click Add.
The devices are added to group screen 7. Figure 78: Add device to the group. Click Set Community to change the read/write community of devices when an event occurs. Configuring Device Events After defining the poll list, configure the event process mechanism for a device or a group of devices. Select the group from the list. 8. Figure 79: Device Group screen 9. Click Add.
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Figure 89: The Topology displays the Link status of the links is displayed. Click Check. The status of the devices 3. Go to Advanced > Link Capacity Check, to Topology > Link Label and then select Link Speed. Figure 90: Link Capacity Check screen 4. D-View checks the capacity of each device link port and displays the minimum capacity value of all the devices in a table. Open the topology. 2. Monitoring the Link Status D-view lets you monitor and modify the link status in figure below. To...
Figure 89: The Topology displays the Link status of the links is displayed. Click Check. The status of the devices 3. Go to Advanced > Link Capacity Check, to Topology > Link Label and then select Link Speed. Figure 90: Link Capacity Check screen 4. D-View checks the capacity of each device link port and displays the minimum capacity value of all the devices in a table. Open the topology. 2. Monitoring the Link Status D-view lets you monitor and modify the link status in figure below. To...