Cisco Configuration Pro on linux ?

jkzfixme · 01-14-2014, 08:33 PM

anybody have a word from the wise ? I know ... I know .... I usually am a command line warrior but in this particular project I think it will me a major time saver + I wanted to make my minions aware of its existence and basic functionality.

andy78 · 01-14-2014, 09:05 PM

Cisco configuration?
What do do want to achive?

hiero2 · 01-14-2014, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jkzfixme

anybody have a word from the wise ? I know ... I know .... I usually am a command line warrior but in this particular project I think it will me a major time saver + I wanted to make my minions aware of its existence and basic functionality.

You have me confused. I use a web interface to configure my Cisco router. I think I recall there is a stand-alone program for Windows, but I have never needed it. FWIW.

andy78 · 01-14-2014, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by hiero2

You have me confused. I use a web interface to configure my Cisco router. I think I recall there is a stand-alone program for Windows, but I have never needed it. FWIW.

Why do you use the webinterface and whats the model of the router?
There are a difference of configuring enterprice routers compared with routers targeted for the consumer market.
But i agree everything does not need to be done on consolemode no mather if its a router or a computer.

jkzfixme · 01-15-2014, 10:02 AM

They are all enterprise level cisco routers 800,1800's etc, 10 in total at various locations for the same org. I was looking to use the Cisco Configuration Pro util because one of my minions is a little iffy on the CLI and if not using it constantly probably wont retain. I wanted to show him an easy way to work the routers remotely and centrally. My brain started whirling and I just figured I would ask around if anyone has it running under linux for giggles.

hiero2 · 01-17-2014, 10:57 PM

Ah, I think I remember now - the config software comes in handy in an enterprise environment when you need to configure and maintain multiple routers. I only have one. I don't recall the model - I don't pay that much attention to it, lucky me.

I do recall it being a windows program, also. Sorry - I can't be any help on this one!

hanshagbard · 01-20-2014, 09:00 AM

Have your minion become attuned to the ways of the CLI, the power is within you to do so! i have only used cisco prime infrastructure for easier configuration on the switches but that costs alot.

jefro · 01-20-2014, 05:17 PM

Some of those windows apps might work in wine.

Some of the cisco products have a gui that can be enabled but off by default. The config app was an interesting way to one click configs. Almost every router/switch admin uses cli.

andy78 · 01-20-2014, 07:58 PM

But if you work in a enterprise organisation and handle multiple routers i assume that you have some tool for it that is web based and it will do the same job in any browser?

jefro · 01-20-2014, 09:15 PM

We usually have the files to config them and send them tftp or over console.

andy78 · 01-20-2014, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jefro

We usually have the files to config them and send them tftp or over console.

To one or multiple routers?

jefro · 01-21-2014, 04:31 PM

The console is usually a new or warranty unit to be installed. Tftp is for single or a few at a time.

If an entire site needs some update or change then you tend to have to do them one at a time. We do have some automated product on windows to do massive deployments and in some cases interaction between active directory.

andy78 · 01-21-2014, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jefro

The console is usually a new or warranty unit to be installed. Tftp is for single or a few at a time.

If an entire site needs some update or change then you tend to have to do them one at a time. We do have some automated product on windows to do massive deployments and in some cases interaction between active directory.

Where do you work if i may ask, i guess your are in the routing / networking business?

jefro · 01-22-2014, 07:00 PM

We've hijacked this post. I'll send a PM.