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LiveNX

Lab Workbook

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Lab 0: Setup and Get Connected

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DIAGRAM

Lab Steps:

1. Connect your workstation to the Management Network with an Ethernet cable (or, if available, connect to the Wireless network per the instructions provided by your instructor).
2. Verify connectivity to the Internet by opening a browser to www.liveaction.com.

Note: Make sure to consult the Infrastructure Diagram and worksheets, as well as specific classroom instructions for names, IP addresses, and other parameters. The screen shots in this Lab Workbook are examples which may not reflect the appropriate parameters for the classroom and/or your specific subnet.

All connections to the managed Pods will be via Cisco AnyConnect. The next Lab will detail the installation and use of Cisco’s AnyConenct.

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Lab 0.7: Install Cisco AnyConnect

Cisco’s AnyConenct software provides a secure VPN connection to the resources hosted by Cisco on dCloud. After downloading & installing AnyConenct you will be able to access the resources contained in your Student Pod.

Use the following links to download the AnyConnect Software as appropriate:

AnyConnect - Windows Client

https://liveaction.box.com/s/kfz0fd00vtk1d7uhvhktrdzkuyabpbns

AnyConnect - Mac Client - Cisco Notes on Mac-Client installation

https://liveaction.box.com/s/j33tjvp7dnpnt9o4iascg5jyh48yu5tc

Installing the VPN software

3. Go to the location where you saved the VPN installation package.
4. Right-click on the setup.exe file and select Run as Administrator

You may receive the User Account Control prompt asking if you want to allow the following

program to make changes to this computer. If so, click Yes.

The Setup Wizard will launch.

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Lab 0.8: Connect to YOUR Pod

Now that you’ve installed AnyConnect to your workstation, you may now connect to your assigned Training Pod. Once a secure connection is confirmed you may then use RDC to connect to the Windows Workstation in your Pod and run the installed LiveNX Client. You may choose to install & run the client locally as well.

Starting the VPN Software On Windows 7 and Vista: Your Programs menu will contain a new Cisco folder, inside that folder is another folder labeled Cisco AnyConnect Mobility Client, and inside that folder is a Cisco AnyConnect Mobility icon. On Windows 8: To find the Cisco AnyConnect software in Windows 8, use the search tool in the Apps feature to search for 'Cisco'. On Windows 10: Look under All apps > Cisco.

The 'hidden icons' menu in the taskbar will also contain a new Cisco icon.

Logging in

1. Launch the Cisco AnyConnect client.

2. In the Ready to Connect box, enter : dcloud-rtp-anyconnect.cisco.com

3. Click Connect.

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You will need the username and password for your dcloud session to complete connection. If the Instructor has provided a worksheet, make sure to enter this information for later reference.

4. Enter the Username and Password provided to you.
5. Click OK.

Note: Make sure to consult the Infrastructure Diagram and worksheets, as well as specific classroom instructions for names, IP addresses, and other parameters. The screen shots in this Lab Workbook are examples which may not reflect the appropriate parameters for the classroom and/or your specific subnet.

When the VPN is connected a blue window may appear toward the lower right corner of your screen.

someUserName

ProvidedPasswor

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Lab 0.9: Connect via Remote Desktop Connection

You may choose to connect to your training resources by creating an RDC connection to the virtual Windows Workstation contained in your assigned Training Pod.

To connect, use Microsoft Remote Desktop on Windows, or a compatible Remote Desktop client on Linux and Macintosh. On Windows you can typically find Remote Desktop in START > ALL PROGRAMS > ACCESSORIES.

Note : The instructor may provide you with a Username and Password to connect via RDC. Please make sure you write these on YOUR Class Worksheet. Use information from the Class Worksheet to connect to your assigned Pod.

Lab Steps:

1. Connect to the virtual Windows 7 Workstation using the IP Address, username, and password pre-printed on the Class Worksheet, unless otherwise instructed.
2. Launch a Remote Desktop client. BEFORE connecting, click the Options button and go to the General tab. (On Macintosh this will be the Preferences menu and Login tab.)

DIAGRAM

a. Enter the following fields: •Computer: 198.18.133.34 (or otherwise defined by instructor) •User name: administrator (or otherwise defined by instructor)

3. Set the RDC session Display properties so that your video is a minimum of 1200x resolution… this may NOT be changed once the connection is active. See next page for example.

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DIAGRAM

4. Select Connect.
5. Enter the password: C1sco12345 (or otherwise defined by instructor). DIAGRAM
6. Click OK. Once successfully connected to your Pod you will see the Windows7 Desktop, and be able to access the LiveNX Server, Client, and other pod resources.

Note : Occasionally Remote Desktop may freeze its connection to the Pod workstation. If this happens, close the Remote Desktop window and start again at Step 1 above. This will continue your lab session and will generally not lose any work.

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Lab 1.1: Launch the LiveNX Client

The LiveNX Client is a Java application which may be loaded and launched on your local workstation, or in this class… run on the virtual workstation connected via RDC. The Client may be downloaded at LiveAction.com, and installation is fairly straight-forward. The Client requires Java JRE 1.8. If you don’t have the appropriate Java version installed… get it at: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jre8-downloads-2133155.html

Lab Steps:

1. Launch the LiveNX Client.

Java Web Start will begin to download and may take several minutes depending on your connection speed. You may be prompted with download warnings, or various save options, depending on your OS and security configuration.

DIAGRAM

2. Click Configure to verify server settings.

No single client installation may connect to multiple LiveNX Servers simply by modifying the Server IP and Port. In this class we will always connect to the LiveNX Server in our Pod at 198.18.133.34:7000. The “For first time use” instructions only apply to an un-configured Server.

Client on YOUR Workstation Client on RDC Session

Note : If using the Client on the virtual workstation… the Server may be localhost.

3. Click Save or Cancel.

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4. Enter the Username & Password. Username: admin Password: Student (Note the CAPITAL S)
5. Click OK

The Client will launch…

… and eventually display the Client window showing the current configured Topology.

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Note: Once we start collecting Flow and SNMP data these tabs will be a lot more useful!

5. Click on Flow tab, and on the Home icon in the tree-view pane to the left of the screen.
6. Click on HQ SJ, Then on one of the interfaces… note how the information displayed in the Topology Pane changes.

Note: You are welcome to poke around the LiveNX Client… don’t worry, you won’t break anything… but we will get some real usage, and see real data, in the coming labs!

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Lab 1.3: Add a User Account

One of the first things to do after installing LiveNX is to grant additional users access, as well as to insure that if you lose the credentials for the initial admin account, you will be able to login with appropriate privileges with a backup account.

Lab Steps:

1. From the top Menu Bar, Select Users > User Management.
2. Click Add
3. Enter a username (something you will be sure to remember).
4. Select the Admin role from the drop-down.
5. Enter a password (again, something you’ll remember or write down). Re-enter the password for confirmation.
6. Click OK & Close.

Note : You now have a backup password in case you forget the administrator password.