Overview
The Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 2500 NMS application is the foundation for managing networks comprised of Alcatel-Lucent and other network devices. The OmniVista 2500 (OV2500) gives administrators a unified view of the network as well as the necessary functions and services required to support next generation devices and applications. It features centralized management, bulk operations, simplicity, and scalability, and adheres to the essential network management functions of the FCAPS model (fault, configuration, accounting, performance, security).
By providing centralized operations, the infrastructure is optimized and deployment is simplified. Network device discovery and topology maps provide both physical and logical views of the network. Users are able to automate operations such as CLI scripting, create VLANs across multiple devices, and provide third party device support.
Centralized operations also optimizes troubleshooting since it is easier to monitor the health of the network using a combination of alarm information, the locator service for pinpointing user location, and the trap responder for taking quick, automated action when there is an event. Health and statistic information is also readily available.
Benefits
| • | Simplifies the management of Alcatel-Lucent and third party networking devices |
| • | OmniVista solutions allow managers to monitor network activity, configure and troubleshoot each device, as well as manage an entire network from a single platform |
| • | True client / server architecture that allows multiple users to access its services simultaneously either through a Java-based client or through Web browser application |
| • | Network level management while providing access to various element managers |
| • | Scalable client/server/database architecture for large infrastructure |
| • | Centralized, cohesive management with a common intuitive look and feel |
| • | Network-wide visibility with topology view |
| • | Contextual integration with element manager |
| • | Device group manager for logical association and operation efficiency |
| • | Scheduler for automation of repetitive operations |
Features
| • | Alarms monitoring with smart responders |
| • | Northbound interface for monitoring automation |
| • | Device configuration backup/restore and software version management |
| • | VLAN provisioning and troubleshooting |
| • | Policy-based QoS for voice and data performance optimization |
| • | Network quarantine to contain potential threats |
| • | Policy-based access control lists (ACLs) for network resource access |
| • | Discovery of all Alcatel-Lucent and third-party SNMP network devices |
| • | Topology maps with interconnection links and performance information |
| • | Multi-level user administration and security credential |
| • | Event management, including action on events, which are based on severity and action profiles |
| • | Statistics and health monitoring with alarms and thresholds |
| • | Inventory reports and switch auditing features |
| • | Automatic creation of VLANs across multiple switches |
| • | Locator for device mapping based on port location and IP/MAC addresses |
| • | Automated and scheduled backup and restoration of switch configuration and software image files |
| • | Automated download of new switch software image files |
| • | OmniVista Server Backup an application for constant replication of the network management software environment |
Overview
The OmniVista 2700 supplemental services are optional software applications that provide flexibility and automation. These applications can be added as desired to the OmniVista 2500 environment to extend the capabilities of OmniVista NMS. These supplemental services include:
OmniVista 2730 - PolicyView - Simplifies the complex task of configuring QoS and enables enhanced policy-based management across multiple devices through OneTouch simplicity.
OmniVista 2750 - SecureView Switch Access –Centralizes control of switch administration access rights and policies with OneTouch manageability.
OmniVista 2760 - SecureView ACL - Simplifies and automates the complex task of configuring network security policies by using access control lists (ACLs).
OmniVista 2770 - Quarantine Manager - Protects the network from attacks at the network and application level by isolating the misbehaving user and providing a means for remediation.
OmniVista 2790 - Web Services - Provides a northbound interface for easy integration with diverse network management applications.
Overview
Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 4760 Network Management System is an innovative, modular platform that provides a suite of network management applications. This powerful Java-based tool, accessed through a Web browser, provides centralized management for the Alcatel-Lucent OmniPCX Enterprise.
The platform's open architecture enables today's IT managers and administrators to effectively monitor and maintain the network, while lowering the company's total cost of ownership. This suite of network management applications includes
- LDAP Directory
- Animated Topology
- High Quality alarms notification
- OmniPCX Configuration
- Multi-currencies, multi-carriers Accounting
- Performance analysis
- Voice over IP monitoring
- Reporter tool
Benefits
- Reduced operating costs
- Web-based management tool for multi-site and remote supervision
- Consolidated management tool
- User-friendly interface
Features
- Direct access to configuration menu
- Graphical display of OmniPCX systems
- Customized topologic maps
- Alarm access and notification according to severity of incident
Technical Info
Minimum Server Technical Requirements
Overall requirements
- Internal or external DVD drive
- 4 GB video memory supporting a resolution of 1024x768, 16 million colors
- 2 serial V24 (only for PPP remote connection)
- Network card (Ethernet 10/100 BaseT)
- Screen 17" (19" recommended)
- OS: Windows XP® Professional SP2 , Windows 2003® Server Standard edition SP2
Medium range server (up to 5,000 users) requirements
- 1.6 GHz Processor
- RAM 1 GB
- Hard Disk 40 GB
High range server (more than 5,000 users) requirements
- Dual Processor or Dual Core 3 GHz
- RAM 2 GB
- Hard Disk 72 GB
- RAID 5, 512 MB cache memory min. for the controller
Minimum Clients Technical Requirements
- 4 GB video memory supporting a resolution of 1024x768, 16 million colors
- Screen 17" (19" recommended)
- OS: Windows XP® Professional SP2 , Windows 2003® Server Standard edition SP2, Windows Vista
- 1 GHz Processor
- RAM 1 GB
- Hard Disk 40 GB
Browsers supported
- Internet Explorer version 7.0 for Windows, Firefox version 2 for Windows
Overview
The Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 3600 Air Manager is a wireless LAN management software suite that provides centralized visibility and control over today’s wireless networks. OmniVista 3600 reduces the cost of operating the wireless infrastructure, improves network performance, improves reliability for wireless end users, and makes the network more secure.
OmniVista 3600 is a true operations management solution that delivers a full set of capabilities including real-time user and device monitoring, centralized configuration and compliance management. These management solutions are designed for the entire IT staff, providing every team member with customized monitoring views and the detailed information needed for his or her job. Most importantly, they provide complete visibility and transparency, so IT can see exactly where users are and how the network is performing at all times.
Benefits
- Level One and Level Two Help Desk with all relevant user information to trouble shoot and fix a WLAN problem in no time
- Enhanced security through availability of forensic information pertaining to user activity over the wireless network
- Accurate assessment of performance and network capacity over time. Proactive planning of network upgrade for increased capacity
- Correlation between RF heat map, interference map and user location for quick RF troubleshooting
- Flexibility in deployment strategy with the ability to gradually migrate legacy equipment while using OmniVista 3600 as the common centralized management platform
- Prevents a large number of security incidents resulting from improper
configuration of wireless equipment - Detects one of the most dangerous and yet common threats fromwireless LANs
- Simplified firmware distribution task for large organizations
Features
- User, session and device monitoring with bandwidth usage, RF signal strength, QoS data, and roaming history
- Storage of nearly two years of historical data, user roaming patterns and detailed capacity reports
- Real time location information
- Management of multiple vendor’s wireless solutions
- Compliance audits and configuration policy enforcement
- Rogue access point detection and classification
- Automatic distribution, scheduling and verification of firmware updates
Technical Info
Device discovery
- Uses SNMP, HTTP, CDP, and other discovery protocols to locate all Wi-Fi devices
- Uses SNMP, HTTP, CDP, and other discovery protocols to locate all Wi-Fi devices
Policy enforcement and audit
- Uses group-based templates for efficient central management of any number of access points
- Routinely audits each Wi-Fi device’s configuration and compares it to policy
- Sends alerts for mis-configured devices, and automatically performs repairs
- Provides password-based login and administrative user permissions for multiple classes of users
- Keeps user log files for two years
Provisioning and configuration
- Enables group-based policy definition for efficient central management of thousands of access points
- Automatically ensures that all devices are using approved, up-to-date versions of vendor firmware
- Supports multiple WLAN architectures (including hybrid networks with intelligent APs, WLAN switches and even mesh devices)
- Automates RF channel assignment and management
- Automatically assigns IP addresses to newly-installed access points
Monitoring diagnostics
- Monitors every device and user on the wireless network live
- Identifies and searches for users by username
- Graphical views show current users and throughput of every device
- User views show signal strength and roaming history of each user
- Performs intelligent diagnostics and sends automated alerts when problems are detected
- Integrates with network management systems (HP OpenView Network Node Manager) for seamless management of wired and wireless networks
- Optimized to use minimal network overhead for SNMP monitoring
- Supports networks with high-latency or intermittent connections
Reporting and visualization
- Integrated reporting package includes use, inventory, client session, device uptime reports and more
- Exports all reports (via XHTML)
- Automated email distribution lists
- Fully customizable reports by group, time, etc.
- Integrates with VisualRF to provide real-time RF monitoring data
- Maintains data for up to two years
Platform data
- Centralized in network operations center (no local agents required)
- Installs on standard PC hardware
- Secure Linux operating system
- Web-based user interface via Apache web server
- SSH, Telnet, SNMPv1, SNMPv2, and SNMPv3 for device communication
- SQL-based databases, RRD data repositories
- Standard XML API for third-party applications
- Unlimited unique, role-based administrative log-ins
- Scalable architecture to 10,000+ wireless access points
- Integrates with leading wireless authentication solutions (including Cisco 3030, Cisco ACS, Bluesocket, HP 700 series, etc.)
