Orion Network Configuration Manager (NCM)

Tasks	Assumptions & Dependencies
Populate inventory from Orion	Orion Database is fully populated with desired nodes for import.
Generate scheduled Jobs	Schedules have been defined for backup frequency, purge frequency; any other recurring jobs desired have been identified.
Generate policy reports	Applicable policies for compliance verification have been identified.
Enable Real Time Change Detection Notification	Appropriate email distribution lists have been identified, email server settings are defined, and syslog system to be used is defined.
Enable Approvals	Appropriate user roles for staff are defined.
Build Connection Profiles	SSH /Telnet / SNMP credentials have been provided for all devices to be managed by NCM. Devices must be configured to allow the Orion server to communicate with the managed network devices via the preferred protocol.
Configure Cisco Smart Net Adviser Connector	Connector has been downloaded from Customer Portal Desired reports have been identified (list of available reports can be found