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Can I download more than one configuration file at a time?
Yes. Select multiple devices from the Node List by using the shift and ctrl keys, or selecting a group. Right click and select Download Configs. Choose the type of configuration to download and any "after download" actions, and then click Download. The configs will be downloaded from selected nodes simultaneously.
Can I upload just a few lines of a configuration instead of the entire configuration file?
Yes. To upload only one line or selection of lines, highlight the lines and then right click and select Upload Selected Lines. For more detailed instructions, please refer to Uploading Configuration Changes in Chapter 4 of the Cirrus Admin Guide.
Why do I receive a message prompting me to upgrade when I try to launch TraceRoute, IP Network Browser or MIB Browser?
These tools are part of the SolarWinds Toolset. The Toolset can be purchased and will need to be installed on the same system running Cirrus. For information regarding Toolset, please visit this link: http://www.solarwinds.com/products/toolsets.
How do I group devices so that I can roll out a config to part of the network?
Devices can be grouped a number of different ways. First, devices can be grouped by node group. To assign a group to a device, edit the device's details by double clicking the device in the Node List. Then edit the node group field to assign the group. The Node List can also be grouped by almost any other node detail, such as location. To group the Node List by another category, right click anywhere in the Node List and click select fields and grouping. Change the grouping dropdown to the category desired and click OK to save the changes.
What types of equipment does Cirrus work with?
Cirrus Configuration Manager supports many types of network devices from many hardware vendors. Device command templates for Cisco, Foundry, Dell, HP Juniper, Motorola, Arris and many others are included.
How do I integrate Cirrus with Orion?
Network devices discovered within the Orion Network Discovery tool can be imported directly into the Cirrus Configuration Manager database. Orion also displays Cirrus configurations and reports on the Orion website. Additionally, the Orion Syslog Server or Orion Trap Receiver can be used in conjunction with Cirrus to detect configuration changes, notify users of configuration changes, and automatically backup the changed configurations.
Can I import nodes from Orion into Cirrus?
Yes. Select Import Devices from the File menu to start the import process. For detailed instructions on how to import devices from an Orion database, please refer to Importing Nodes in Chapter 3 of the Cirrus Admin Guide.
Can I import nodes from Engineer's Toolset to Cirrus?
Yes. Select Import Devices from the File menu to start the import process. For detailed instructions on how to import devices from an Engineer's Toolset database, please refer to Importing Devices in Chapter 3 of the Cirrus Admin Guide.
Can Cirrus configure a router through the serial interface/console cable?
Yes. If the device connected through the serial interface/console cable is referenced by a unique IP address, then Cirrus can communicate with the connected device. You simply need to change the Allow Intermediary Device value within the Device Details to Yes.
Can Cirrus run on the same server as Orion?
Yes. Cirrus is designed to be fully compatible with all SolarWinds software, including Orion. In fact, installing both solutions on the same server provides enhanced capabilities, including leveraging the Orion Syslog Server or Orion Trap Receiver to notify Cirrus of configuration changes.
Can Cirrus share a database with Orion?
No. The Cirrus and Orion database structures are significantly different. However, nodes can easily be imported from the Orion database. For detailed instructions on how to import devices from an Orion database, please refer to Importing Devices in the Cirrus Admin Guide.
Can the Cirrus database reside on the same SQL Server as Orion's?
Yes. Cirrus and Orion both have the ability to use remote databases. This means that the same SQL server can host both the Orion and Cirrus databases assuming the server is capable of handling the load of multiple databases.
Can Cirrus run on UNIX?
No. SolarWinds software is designed to run exclusively on Microsoft® Windows® platforms.