Cisco Systems Csr 1000V Users Manual Series Cloud Services Router Software Configuration Guide

2015-01-05

• Cisco CSR 1000V Series Cloud Services Router Software Configuration Guide
• Contents
  • Preface
  • Objectives
  • Document Revision History
  • Organization
  • Related Documentation
  • Document Conventions
  • Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
• Cisco CSR 1000V Series Cloud Services Router Overview
  • Introduction
    • Benefits of Virtualization Using the Cisco CSR 1000V Series Cloud Services Router
    • Software Configuration and Management Using the Cisco IOS XE CLI
    • Router Interfaces
  • Virtual Machine Requirements
    • Virtual Machines
    • Hypervisor Support
      • Hypervisor vNIC Requirements
      • Cisco CSR 1000V and Hypervisor Limitations
    • Server Requirements
  • Cisco CSR 1000V Series Software License Overview
  • Cisco CSR 1000V Series Architecture Differences from Hardware Platforms
  • Supported Cisco IOS XE Technologies
  • Management Support
    • Managing the Router Using Cisco Configuration Professional
    • Managing the Router Using the Cisco CSR 1000V REST API
    • Managing the Router Using Cisco Prime Network Services Controller
    • Related Cisco Product Compatibility
      • Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Products
  • Finding Support Information for Platforms and Cisco Software Images
    • Using Cisco Feature Navigator
    • Using the Software Advisor
    • Using the Software Release Notes
• Using Cisco IOS XE Software
  • Using Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Using the History Buffer to Recall Commands
  • Understanding the Command Modes
  • Getting Help
    • Finding Command Options
  • Using the no and default Forms of Commands
  • Saving Configuration Changes
  • Managing Configuration Files
    • Example 1: Copying a Startup Configuration File to Bootflash
    • Example 2: Copying a Startup Configuration File to a TFTP Server
    • NVRAM File Security
  • Filtering the Output of show and more Commands
  • Powering Off the Cisco CSR 1000V
• Installation Overview
  • Introduction
  • Obtaining the Cisco CSR 1000V Software
    • Cisco CSR 1000V Installation Files
    • Cisco CSR 1000V Installation Options
    • Guidelines and Limitations
    • ROMMON and the Cisco CSR 1000V
  • Where to Go Next
• Installing the Cisco CSR 1000V in VMware ESXi Environments
  • VMware ESXi Support Information
    • Supported VMware Features and Operations
  • Installation Requirements for VMware ESXi
  • Deploying the Cisco CSR 1000V OVA Template to the VM
    • Deploying the OVA Template to the VM
    • Deploying the Cisco CSR 1000V Software Using the Cisco Build, Deploy, Execute OVF Tool
    • Editing the Cisco CSR 1000V Basic Properties Using the vSphere GUI
    • Adding Custom Properties for the Cisco CSR 1000V
  • Manually Creating the VM and Installing the Cisco CSR 1000V Software Using the .iso File (VMware ESXi)
    • Overview of Tasks for Manually Creating the Cisco CSR 1000V VM
    • Manually Creating the Cisco CSR 1000V VM Using the .iso File (VMware ESXi)
  • Increasing Performance on VMWare ESXi Configurations
• Installing the Cisco CSR 1000V in Citrix XenServer Environments
  • Citrix XenServer Support Information
  • Installation Requirements for Citrix XenServer
  • Manually Creating the Cisco CSR 1000V VM Using the .iso File (Citrix XenServer)
• Installing the Cisco CSR 1000V in KVM Environments
  • Kernel Virtual Machine Support Information
    • KVM Support on OpenStack
  • Installation Requirements for KVM
  • Manually Creating the Cisco CSR 1000V VM Using the .iso File (KVM)
  • Creating the Cisco CSR 1000V KVM Instance on OpenStack Using the .qcow2 File
    • Creating the Instance Using the KVM Command
    • Creating the Instance Using the OpenStack Command Line Tool
    • Creating the Instance Using the OpenStack Dashboard
  • Increasing Performance on KVM Configurations
• Installing the Cisco CSR 1000V in Microsoft Hyper-V Environments
  • Microsoft Hyper-V Support Information
  • Installation Requirements for Microsoft Hyper-V
  • Manually Creating the Cisco CSR 1000V VM Using the .iso File (Microsoft Hyper-V)
    • Prerequisites
      • Configuring the Server Manager Settings
    • Creating the VM
    • Configuring the VM Settings
    • Launching the VM to Boot the Cisco CSR 1000V
• Booting the Cisco CSR 1000V and Accessing the Console
  • Booting the Cisco CSR 1000V as the VM
  • Accessing the Cisco CSR 1000V Console
    • Accessing the Cisco CSR 1000V Through the VM Console
    • Accessing the Cisco CSR 1000V Through the Virtual Serial Port
      • Creating Serial Console Access in VMware ESXi
      • Creating the Serial Console Access in KVM
      • Creating the Serial Console Access in Microsoft Hyper-V
      • Opening a Telnet Session to the Cisco CSR 1000V Console on the Virtual Serial Port
    • Changing the Console Port Access After Installation
• Upgrading the Cisco IOS XE Software
  • Prerequisites for the Software Upgrade Process
    • Saving Backup Copies of Your Old System Image and Configuration
  • Using TFTP or Remote Copy Protocol to Copy the System Image into Boot Flash Memory
  • Loading the New System Image
    • Loading the New System Image from the Cisco IOS XE Software
    • Loading the New System Image from GRUB Mode
  • Saving Backup Copies of Your New System Image and Configuration
  • Rebooting the Cisco CSR 1000V
• Mapping Cisco CSR 1000V Network Interfaces to VM Network Interfaces
  • Mapping the Router Network Interfaces to Virtual Network Interface Cards
    • Adding and Deleting Network Interfaces on the Cisco CSR 1000V
      • Cisco CSR 1000V Network Interfaces and VM Cloning
        • Step 1 Make sure the original VM includes the number of configured vNICs required on the cloned VM before beginning the cloning process.
        • Step 2 Enter the clear platform software vnic-if-nvtable command on the original VM.
        • Step 3 Reboot the Cisco CSR 1000V.
        • Step 4 On the cloned VM, verify the interface mapping using the show platform software vnic-if interface-mapping command.
        • Step 5 Configure the router interfaces on the cloned VM accordingly.
  • Mapping Cisco CSR 1000V Network Interfaces with vSwitch Interfaces
• Accessing and Using GRUB Mode
  • About GRUB Mode and the Configuration Register
  • Accessing GRUB Mode
  • Using the GRUB Menu
  • Modifying the Configuration Register (confreg)
  • Changing the Configuration Register Settings
    • Step 1 Power on the router.
    • Step 2 If you are asked whether you would like to enter the initial dialog, answer no:
    • Step 3 Enter privileged EXEC mode by typing enable and, if prompted, enter your password:
    • Step 4 Enter global configuration mode:
    • Step 5 To change the configuration register settings, enter the config-register value command, where value is a hexadecimal number preceded by 0x:
    • Step 6 Exit global configuration mode:
    • Step 7 Save the configuration changes to NVRAM:
  • Displaying the Configuration Register Settings
• Configuring Call Home for the Cisco CSR 1000V
  • Prerequisites for Call Home
  • Information About Call Home
    • Benefits of Using Call Home
    • Obtaining Smart Call Home Services
      • Anonymous Reporting
  • How to Configure Call Home
    • Configuring Smart Call Home (Single Command)
    • Configuring and Enabling Smart Call Home
    • Enabling and Disabling Call Home
    • Configuring Contact Information
      • Example
    • Configuring Destination Profiles
      • Creating a New Destination Profile
      • Copying a Destination Profile
      • Setting Profiles to Anonymous Mode
    • Subscribing to Alert Groups
      • Periodic Notification
      • Message Severity Threshold
      • Configuring Snapshot Command List
    • Configuring General email Options
      • Example
    • Specifying Rate Limit for Sending Call Home Messages
    • Specifying HTTP Proxy Server
    • Enabling AAA Authorization to Run IOS Commands for Call Home Messages
    • Configuring Syslog Throttling
    • Configuring Call Home Data Privacy
    • Sending Call Home Communications Manually
      • Sending a Call Home Test Message Manually
      • Sending Call Home Alert Group Messages Manually
      • Submitting Call Home Analysis and Report Requests
      • Manually Sending Command Output Message for One Command or a Command List
  • Configuring Diagnostic Signatures
    • Prerequisites for Diagnostic Signatures
    • Information About Diagnostic Signatures
      • Diagnostic Signatures Overview
      • Diagnostic Signature Downloading
      • Diagnostic Signature Workflow
      • Diagnostic Signature Events and Actions
      • Diagnostic Signature Event Detection
      • Diagnostic Signature Actions
      • Diagnostic Signature Variables
    • How to Configure Diagnostic Signatures
      • Configuring the Call Home Service for Diagnostic Signatures
        • What to Do Next
      • Configuring Diagnostic Signatures
        • Before You Begin
      • Configuration Examples for Diagnostic Signatures
  • Displaying Call Home Configuration Information
    • Examples
      • Example 1 Call Home Information in Summary
      • Example 2 Call Home Information in Detail
      • Example 3 Available Call Home Alert Groups
      • Example 4 email Server Status Information
      • Example 5 Information for All Destination Profiles
      • Example 6 Information for a User-Defined Destination Profile
      • Example 7 Call Home Statistics
  • Default Settings
  • Alert Group Trigger Events and Commands
  • Message Contents
    • Sample Syslog Alert Notification in XML Format
• Managing Cisco CSR 1000V Licenses
  • Activating Cisco CSR 1000V Licenses
  • Managing Technology Package and Throughput Licenses
    • License Upgrade and Downgrade Scenarios
    • Changing the Technology Package License Boot Level (Cisco IOS XE Release 3.10S and Later)
    • Managing the Throughput Level Licenses
    • Changing the Maximum Throughput Level
    • License-Based Restriction on Aggregate Bandwidth
    • Managing Memory Upgrade Licenses (Cisco IOS XE Release 3.11S and Later)
    • Requesting a New Virtual UDI
• Configuring Support for Management Using the REST API
  • Introduction
  • Enabling REST API Support During Cisco CSR 1000V OVA Deployment
  • Enabling REST API Support Using the Cisco IOS XE CLI
    • Configuring the Management Interface to Support the REST API (Cisco IOS XE Release 3.11S and Later)
    • Configuring HTTPS Support for the REST API Using the Cisco IOS XE CLI
    • Disabling REST API Support
      • SUMMARY STEPS
    • Viewing the REST API Container Status
• Configuring Support for Remote Management by the Cisco Prime Network Services Controller
  • Configuring the Management Interface to Support Remote Management by the Cisco Prime Network Services Controller
  • Configuring Remote Management by Cisco Prime Network Services Controller
    • Enabling Remote Management by the Cisco Prime Network Services Controller Host
    • Disabling Remote Management by the Cisco Prime Network Services Controller Host
• Troubleshooting Cisco CSR 1000V VM Issues
  • Verifying the Cisco CSR 1000V Hardware and VM Requirements
  • Troubleshooting Network Connectivity Issues
  • Troubleshooting VM Performance Issues
• Rehosting the Cisco CSR 1000V License
  • Voluntarily Rehosting the License to a New VM
    • Step 1 Access the Cisco Software Licensing portal at the following URL:
    • Step 2 Click Continue to Product License Registration.
    • Step 3 On the Product License Registration page, choose Transfer > License for Transfer - Initiate.
    • Step 4 Specify the Source License.
    • Step 5 Specify the Target and Options for the rehost license.
    • Step 6 Review the license rehost information for accuracy. If the license information is valid, click Submit.
  • Obtaining a Rehost License if the System Fails
• Index