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The following performance improvements have been implemented on Cisco Network Assistant to
save time with configuration and management:
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Launching process of Cisco Network Assistant
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Loading of the topology view and discovering devices
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Accelerated Cisco Smartports propagation speed
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Concurrent multiple-port configuration propagation
Localization
Cisco Network Assistant is available in six additional languages: Japanese, simplified Chinese,
French, Italian, German, and Spanish. All portions of Cisco Network Assistant are translated;
Cisco IOS
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Software commands to and from a remote device will remain in English. Localized
versions of Cisco Network Assistant are available for download at www.cisco.com/go/cna.
Key Features and Benefits
Community
Community is the next-generation discovery mechanism that allows application of common
services to supported switches, routers, and access points. These services include Cisco IOS
Software upgrades, configuration management, inventory reports, network events, alerts, and
password synchronization.
Community Security
Cisco Network Assistant provides a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) connection between the Cisco
Network Assistant client and each connected device in a community to help ensure security of all
sensitive information.
Drag-and-Drop Cisco IOS Software Upgrade
The Drag-and-Drop Cisco IOS Software Upgrade feature allows users to upgrade Cisco IOS
Software on a Cisco Catalyst switch, router, or access point simply by dragging the Cisco IOS
Software from the PC desktop and dropping it onto the icon of the target device depicted in the
topology view. This process removes the requirement to type the Cisco IOS Software filename or
select a particular Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server IP address.
Dynamic Application Update
Users can stay up-to-date on the latest versions and patches of Cisco Network Assistant through
dynamic application updates. With this function, users can be assured that when a newly
purchased Cisco device is added to the network, it is automatically supported and secured with the
latest update.
Event Notification
The new Event Notification feature alerts users when a new version of Cisco Network Assistant is
available for download, if a potential problem arises with a device in your network, or if a
configuration change is required. A dialogue box provides all necessary information regarding the
event such as time, description, and, if applicable, suggestions to resolve the problem.
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