ZyXEL Vantage CNM User Guide - Page 21

CHAPTER 1 Introducing Vantage CNM This chapter introduces the main applications and features of Vantage CNM. It also introduces the ways you can manage Vantage CNM. 1.1 Overview Vantage Centralized Network Management ("Vantage CNM") helps network administrators monitor and manage a distributed network of ZyXEL network devices. A typical application is shown in the following example. Figure 1 Vantage CNM Application C A B In this example, you use the Vantage CNM web configurator (A) to access the Vantage CNM server (B). The Vantage CNM server is connected to the devices (C), and you can • Monitor all the devices in the network and receive alarms in one place • Create building blocks to configure one or more devices • Set up other administrators who are allowed to perform specific functions for specific devices You can also manage configuration files, upload firmware, and activate subscription services, such as Intrusion Detection and Protection (IDP) and Vantage CNM User's Guide 21