Auto backups

[AyrishGrl]

We are considering installing the Optivity NMS software and I was wondering if it can do schedule auto-backups. We have a passport 8600, approx 30 BPS 2Ks and some 450s. Also does Optivity recognize non-Nortel equipment? Although we are primarily Nortel, we do have two Cisco 7200s and a PIX.

We actually have a liscense for it, but havn't been using it. How easy is the software to use? What kind of detail does it give you (port stats, traffic utilization etc)?

 

[netmanrick]

Auto backups of what ??????????
Cisco is listed in the generic data dase,but you might have to install the mibs for 7200 & Pix.

Rick Harris
SC Dept of Motor Vehicles
Network Operations

 

[AyrishGrl]

BPS 2k, 450s and the 8600 itself are my main concern. Currently I have to back everything up manually. I would like to automate this process.

 

[netmanrick]

You want to back up the configurations ?

Rick Harris
SC Dept of Motor Vehicles
Network Operations

 

[AyrishGrl]

Yes, their configurations. We have several vlans configured on these switches and it would be much easier to apply a backup config rather than starting from scratch and looking up what port belonged to what vlan etc.

 

[netmanrick]

Can't do that with Optivity. Might try a TFTP server and a backup script.
Optivity is pretty granualar,but some things are more difficult than others. Intutitive it ain't.
I monitor 70 ARN's ,couple of 8600's,350,450,470 switches,contivity 2600.
Just starting to explore wireless Nortel equipment.
You might want to get a Nortel sales support engineer to give you a high level overview before you start getting
into the Optivity configuration.
There used to be a management product called NCS(Network Configuration System) it would do what you wanted. Sorry,no longer supported;but it's still available for download on Nortel's web site.

Rick Harris
SC Dept of Motor Vehicles
Network Operations

 

[NMSman]

What you require for this function is OSM , Optivity Switch Manager. This provides a basic network topology as well as inventory and backup of configurations (in the latest version) v4.x. Its about $800 i think

 

[AyrishGrl]

Thanks. Looks like I will have to research doing the backups using scripts then. My chances of getting any money are slim to none.