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Operations and Management
This chapter provides a list of activities you should complete before you attempt to operate your
network of LightStream 2020 multiservice ATM switches (LS2020 switches).
This chapter also lists the operations and management activities that you can perform on a network of
LS2020 ATM switches. It describes the tools and methods that you can use to manage your network,
depending on your hardware and software configuration.
Where to Begin
Before you attempt to operate your network, each LS2020 switch should be fully installed, powered on, and
configured. The following checklist specifies the tasks that should be complete before you begin operating and
managing your network. For information on these tasks, see the LightStream 2020 Installation Guide and
the LightStream 2020 Configuration Guide, or check with your network administrator. See the appropriate
setup procedures described in the LightStream 2020 Installation Guide. Depending on how you choose to
set up your network, you may not need to perform all of the setup procedures.
Things to Do Before Operating Your LS2020 Network
1
Read the
LightStream
2020 System Overview and become familiar with the LS2020 documentation set.
2
Make sure that the installation is complete, the network is powered up, and basic configuration
information has been entered.
3
Make sure that the appropriate setup procedures have been completed.
4
Become familiar with the CLI and any other network management tools available to you.
Network Operation Tasks
You can perform a wide variety of tasks on your LS2020 network. You will perform some tasks every
day and others only occasionally. This section lists the many different types of tasks that you will
perform.
