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Chapter 4: Learning Configuration Expert Basics
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• Configure VLANs
• Configure IP and IPX routing
• Configure multicast routing
• Set QoS policies
• Set ACLs and security filters
• Configure multiple configuration files on the SSR
Like CoreWatch, Configuration Expert is a Java-based GUI. This GUI offers drag-and-
drop setup and administration for VLANs and ACLs. It also supports comprehensive
configuration through wizards and dialog boxes.
Starting Configuration Expert
You can start Configuration Expert from the Front Panel view or independently in the
Solaris or Windows operating environments. Separate discussions on starting
Configuration Expert from the different environments follow.
Starting Configuration Expert from the Front Panel View
To save time navigating through your operating system, you can open Configuration
Expert while in the CoreWatch front panel view.
To open Configuration Expert from the Front Panel view:
1. Select the File menu and choose Open Configuration Expert .
2. If the Configuration Expert Login dialog box appears, enter the Privileged password
and click OK . The Configuration Expert window appears.
For details on this window, see “A Look at the Configuration Expert Window” on page 39 .
Starting Configuration Expert in Solaris
Note:
CoreWatch requires CDE to run properly on Solaris 2.5.1 and 2.6 operating
systems. Ensure that your Solaris system includes CDE before attempting to run
CoreWatch.
To start Configuration Expert in the Solaris 2.5.1 or 2.6 environment:
• Enter the following command at the Solaris prompt:
ConfigExpert