How to Install Cisco SDM Express
The CLI command prompt is usually used when configuring Cisco Routers. In addition, the Security Device Manager (SDM) can be used for web-based management.
How to Run SDM Express on Router
In this article, we will install the Express version of SDM using GNS3 and VMware Workstation.
To provide web-based administration with SDM, you must enable a new user and http/https protocols on the Router. Then, you must configure Telnet or SSH to access it locally or remotely.
Required Programs
First, download the necessary programs to your computer from the following buttons for installation.
JAVA JRE 6u17 Download
SDM v2.5 Download
c3725 IOS Download
After downloading the required programs, you will need to check the IP address and VMnet settings of the VMware virtual machine.
VMware VMnet Setting
Open the Virtual Network Editor and after creating a new VMnet, configure its settings as shown in the image below.
VMnet configuration on the host;
VMnet configuration on virtual network editor;
How to Configure SDM Express on Cisco Router
After you have made the necessary preparations for the installation, follow the steps below to setup the SDM now.
Step 1
Start the GNS3 program and create a new project.
Step 2
Drag and drop a Router, Switch and Host into the GNS3 workspace.
Step 3
Wire all devices in the topology as follows.
Step 4
You need to add a flash disk to the router because there is no disk defined by default in GNS3.
Right-click on the router, click configuration and then click the Memories and Disks tab.
Step 5
On the Memories and Disks tab, specify the Flash Disk size as shown below, and then click OK.
Step 6
Open the CLI console window by double-clicking on the router and run the show file system command to check the Flash Disk.
The flash disk is not in use because it is not formatted.
Step 7
To format the router’s Flash Disk, type erase flash: and then press Enter.
Step 8
You can check that the disk was formatted successfully from the image below.
Step 9
To run the SDM, perform the following commands in the Router.
R1#
R1#conf t
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
R1(config)#interface fastethernet 0/0
R1(config-if)#ip address 192.168.8.1 255.255.255.0
R1(config-if)#no shutdown
R1(config-if)#exit
R1(config)#ip http server
R1(config)#ip http secure-server
R1(config)#ip http authentication local
R1(config)#username cisco privilege 15 password cisco123
R1(config)#line vty 0 4
R1(config-line)#login local
R1(config-line)#privilege level 15
R1(config-line)#transport input telnet
R1(config-line)#exit
R1(config)#exit
R1#wr
Building configuration...
[OK]
R1#
Step 10
Configure the TCP/IP settings of the virtual machine that you added to the topology.
Step 11
At the same time, check that the network card of the virtual computer is VMnet3.
Step 12
Test the connection by pinging the Cisco Router from the virtual machine.
Step 13
To install JAVA 6u17 on the virtual machine, run the setup file as an administrator.
Step 14
After installing JAVA JRE, go to Control Panel / Java / Java Control Panel and click the View button on the JAVA tab in the window that opens.
Then enter -Xmx256m in Runtime Parameters and save it.
Step 15
Run the setup file as an administrator to start the SDM installation.
Step 16
In the Wizard window, click Next.
Step 17
Accept the license agreement and click Next.
Step 18
To install the management application, select Cisco Router and click Next.
Step 19
At the Router CLI prompt, enter the user name and password created with the username command.
Enter the IP address assigned to the FastEthernet0/0 interface in the Hostname field and click Next.
Step 20
Connecting to Cisco Router.
Step 21
Continue by selecting Typical.
Step 22
Select Install SDM Express and click Next.
Step 23
Click Install to start the installation.
Step 24
The necessary files are being copied to the Router.
Step 25
After the installation is completed, click Finish to run the program.
Step 26
If you encounter compatibility issues in the Internet browser, you can add the Router’s IP address to the list in the Compatibility View Settings section.
Step 27
After renewing the page, when the router is connected, type the user name and password and click OK.
Step 28
The connection from the virtual machine to the router’s interface will be successful as follows.
Step 29
To bypass the security certificate error, select the trusted content option and click the Yes button.
Step 30
Re-enter the user name and password of the router.
Step 31
The management application scans the current settings on the router.
Step 32
The application suggests changing the user name and password you created. In this step, create a new user name and password.
Step 33
Enter the user account you just created for the connection.
Step 34
The application sends commands to the Router to create a new user.
Step 35
Re-enter your account information for Java access permission.
Step 36
After completing the installation steps, you can now connect and manage your Router via LAN or WAN.
Step 37
In addition, check the version of the SDM program.
Step 38
At the router’s CLI prompt, execute the show flash: command and examine the SDM-related files copied into the Flash Disk.
Step 39
You can also check the Flash Disk size by applying the show file system command.
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Final Word
With this management software, you can basically configure your routers on the network. If you want to configure more professional settings, you can use Cisco SDM, the more advanced version of this version. Thanks for following us!
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