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• Develop a strategy for adding devices to the network using one or more of IMC auto discovery
methods.
• Auto discover devices using one or more methods as needed and include in the configuration the
ability to automatically register IMC to receive SNMP traps from supported devices for all devices
configured to send SNMP traps to IMC.
• Add devices manually that cannot or were not auto discovered and include in the configuration the
ability to automatically register IMC to receive SNMP traps from supported devices for all devices
configured to send SNMP traps to IMC.
• Add devices to device groups and custom views based on information gathered.
• Add device vendor, series, category, and model information to devices manually added or to
devices for which this information could not be discovered automatically.
• Using physical maps, create data center maps for dynamic data center mapping.
• Use the IP address scheme documentation to document the allocation of IP addresses in IMC.
• Map IP to Mac addresses and MAC addresses to interfaces as needed.
• Configure Asset Manager to collect asset information based on stakeholder requirements.
• Configure configuration backups and configuration checks as dictated by requirements.
• Configure performance views to meet historical reporting requirements for chart type and metrics.
• Configure My Real Time Reports as needed to meet reporting requirements.
• Apply configuration and software baselines to all devices.
• Disable status polling for devices that cannot be pinged.
Access to IMC
• Create operator accounts based on requirements gathered for operator access to devices and IMC
services and features.
• Configure a password strategy in IMC that aligns IMC passwords with organizational policies on
passwords.
• Configure IMC to use an existing LDAP system for password authentication if your organization uses
LDAP.
• Restrict operator access to IMC as needed by configuring login control templates.