Cisco Identity Services Engine Version 3.3 Installation Guide Supplement Installation Information [Support] (2023)

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Remarks

The VMware specifications in this document also apply to Cisco ISE installed on Cisco Hyperflex.

Virtual machine resource and performance checks

Before installing Cisco ISE on a virtual machine, the installer performs a hardware check by comparing the available hardware resources on the virtual machine against the recommended specifications.

During the VM resource check, the installer checks the disk space, the number of CPU cores allocated to the VM, the CPU clock speed, and the RAM allocated to the VM. If the virtual machine resource does not meet the baseline rating specification, the installation aborts. This source check only applies to ISO-based installations.

Running the installer runs a VM performance check that monitors disk I/O performance. If the drive's I/O performance does not meet the recommended specifications, a warning will appear on the screen, but you can continue with the installation.

VM performance checks are performed periodically (hourly) and the results are averaged over the day. If the disk I/O performance does not meet the recommended specifications, an alarm is generated.

VM performance checks can also be performed on-demand using the Cisco ISE CLIview technical support Command.

VM resource and performance checks can be performed independently of the Cisco ISE installation. You can run this test from the Cisco ISE boot menu.

Install Cisco ISE on a VMware virtual machine using an ISO file

This section describes how to install Cisco ISE on a VMware virtual machine using the ISO file.

Prerequisites for configuring a VMware ESXi server

Before attempting to configure a VMWare ESXi server, review the following configuration requirements in this section:

  • Don't forget to log in to the ESXi server as a user with administrator rights (root user).

  • Cisco ISE is a 64-bit system. Before installing a 64-bit system, ensure that Virtualization Technology (VT) is enabled on the ESXi server.

  • Make sure you allocate the recommended amount of disk space to the VMware VM.

  • If you have not created a VMware Virtual Machine File System (VMFS), you must create one to support the Cisco ISE virtual appliance. VMFS is set up for each storage volume configured on a VMware host.For VMFS5, a 1MB block size supports virtual disk sizes up to 1,999TB.

Control the virtualization technology

If you already have an ESXi server installed, you can verify that virtualization is enabled without rebooting the machine. To do this, use theesxcfg-info Command. Here is an example:

~# esxcfg-info |grep "HV Support"|----HV Support...................... ...... .. .. .........3|----World command line......................... ......... ... grep HV support

If the HV Support value is 3, then VT is enabled on the ESXi server and you can proceed with the installation.

A value of 2 for HV support indicates that VT is supported on the ESXi server but not enabled. You need to edit the BIOS settings and enable VT on the server.

Enable virtualization technology on the ESXi server

You can reuse the same hardware that was used to host a previous version of the Cisco ISE virtual machine. However, you must enable Virtualization Technology (VT) on the ESXi server before installing the latest version.

the plan

Step 1

Restart the device.

step 2

accordinglyF2Go to settings.

Third step

chooseprogressive>processor configuration.

step 4

chooseIntel® VTand turn it on.

the fifth step

accordinglyF10Save changes and close.

Configure the VMware Server interface for the Cisco ISE Profiler service

Configure the VMware server interface to support capturing Switch Port Analyzer (SPAN) or mirrored traffic on the dedicated Cisco ISE Profiler service probe interface.

the plan

Step 1

chooseConstruction>networks>characteristic>VM network(the name of your VMware server instance)VM switch 0(one of your VMware ESXi server interfaces)characteristic Security.

step 2

In the Policy Exceptions areaSecuritytab, checkPromiskuitiver Moduscheck box.

Third step

Choose Promiscuous mode from the drop-down listacceptthen clickOK.

Repeat the same steps on other VMware ESXi server interfaces used to collect analytics data for SPAN or mirrored traffic.

Connect to a VMware server using a serial console

the plan

Step 1

Shut down specific VMware servers (e.g. ISE-120).

step 2

Right-click on the VMware server and select itedit.

Third step

Clickadd toOn the Hardware tab.

step 4

chooseserial interfacethen clickFollowing.

the fifth step

In the Serial Port Output section, click theUse the physical serial port on the hostvonvia network connectionradio button and click on itFollowing.

  • If you select the Connect over a network option, you must open firewall ports on the ESXi server.

  • If you want to use a physical serial port on the host, select the port. You can choose one of the following two options:

    • /dev/ttyS0(In a DOS or Windows operating system, this appears as COM1).

    • /dev/ttyS1(In a DOS or Windows operating system, this appears as COM2).

step six

ClickFollowing.

step seven

In the Device Status section, select the appropriate check box. Connected by default.

eighth step

ClickOKConnect to the VMware server.

Configure VMware server

before you start

definitely readRequirements for configuring a VMware server.

the plan

Step 1

Login to the ESXi server.

step 2

In the left pane of the VMware vSphere Client, right-click and select your host containerCreate a new virtual machine.

Third step

Select Configuration in the dialog boxchangedClick for VMware configurationFollowing.

step 4

Enter a name for the VMware system and clickFollowing.

Notice

TIP Use whatever hostname you want for the VMware host.

the fifth step

Select a datastore with the recommended amount of free space and clickFollowing.

step six

(Optional) If your VM host or cluster supports multiple versions of VMware virtual machines, select a virtual machine version, e.g. B. Virtual Machine version 7 and clickFollowing.

step seven

chooseLinuxand select a supported version of Red Hat Enterprise LinuxexecutionListenfeld.

eighth step

Select a value from the Number of virtual sockets and Cores per virtual socket drop-down lists. The total number of cores should be:

Devices of the SNS 3600 series:
  • Klein - 16

  • Midden-24

  • large - 24

    Twice as many cores as the corresponding Cisco Secure Web Server 3600 series thanks to Hyper-Threading technology. For example, in a small network deployment, you must allocate 16 vCPU cores to meet the CPU specification of the SNS 3615, which has 8 CPU cores or 16 threads.

Devices of the SNS 3700 series:
  • Klein - 24

  • Mitten - 40

  • big - 40

    Twice as many cores as the corresponding Cisco Secure Network Server 3700 series thanks to Hyper-Threading technology. For example, in a small network deployment, you must allocate 24 vCPU cores to meet the CPU specification of the SNS 3715, which has 12 CPU cores or 24 threads.

Remarks

We strongly recommend that you reserve CPU and memory resources according to resource allocation. Otherwise, the performance and stability of ISE can be seriously affected.

step9

Select the storage amount and clickFollowing.

step10

Select the NIC driverAdapterdrop-down list and clickFollowing.

step11

choosealmost virtualas SCSI controller and clickFollowing.

step12

chooseCreate a new virtual diskthen clickFollowing.

step13

In the Disk Configuration dialog box, click on itThick supplies, busy zeroing inradio button and then click itFollowingKeep going.

Cisco ISE supports thick and thin provisioning. However, we recommend choosing a thick configuration and eagerly zeroing it for better performance, especially for node monitoring. If you choose thin provisioning, operations such as upgrades, backups and restores, and debug logs that require more disk space may be impacted during the initial disk expansion.

step14

DeactivateSupport for cluster features such as fault tolerancecheck box.

step15

Select Advanced options and clickFollowing.

step 16

Check the configuration details of the newly created VMware system, e.g. B. Name, guest operating system, CPU, memory and disk size.

step17

ClickEnd.

The VMware system is installed.

What now

To activate a newly created VMware system, right-click and select the VM in the left pane of the VMware client UIActivate > Activate.

Increase the virtual machine startup delay configuration

On VMware VMs, the boot delay is set to 0 by default. You can change this startup delay to make it easier for you to choose a startup option (such as resetting an administrator password).

the plan

Step 1

In the VSphere Client, right-click and select the VMEdit Settings.

step 2

ClickoptionsTicket.

Third step

chooseAdvanced > Boot Options.

step 4

delivery trucksswitch-on delayZone, select the time in milliseconds to delay the bootstrap process.

the fifth step

Check the box in theForce BIOS settingsThe area where the VM enters the BIOS configuration screen on the next boot.

step six

ClickOKSave your changes.

Install Cisco ISE software on VMware systems

before you start
  • If you do not install a perpetual license after installation, Cisco ISE automatically installs a 90-day evaluation license that supports up to 100 endpoints.

  • Download the Cisco ISE software from the Cisco Software Download Sitehttp://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps11640/index.htmland burn to DVD. You will need to provide your Cisco.com credentials.

  • (Optional; only applicable if you are installing Cisco ISE on VMware Cloud) The process for installing Cisco ISE on VMware Cloud is exactly the same as installing Cisco ISE on a VMware virtual machine.

    • Cisco ISE Virtual Machine hosted on VMware Cloud on Amazon Web Services (AWS): Cisco ISE can be hosted on a software-defined data center (SDDC) hosted by VMware Cloud on AWS. Ensure that the correct security group policy is in place in VMware Cloud (inNetwork and Security > Security > Gateway Firewall Settings) for on-site use, availability of required devices and services.

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    • Cisco ISE virtual machines deployed on Azure VMware Solution (AVS): AVS runs VMware workloads natively on Microsoft Azure, where Cisco ISE can be hosted as a VMware virtual machine.

the plan

Step 1

Login to the VMware client.

step 2

To put a virtual machine in BIOS setup mode, right-click the virtual machine and selectEdit Settings.

Third step

ClickoptionsTicket.

step 4

Clickboot options, and withForce BIOS settingsarea, checkBIOSCheck the box to enter the BIOS setup screen when the VM boots.

Remarks

you have to change the firmwareBIOSarriveEFIBoot a GPT partition with a capacity of 2 TB or more in the VM settings boot mode.

the fifth step

ClickOK.

step six

Ensure that the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and the correct boot order are set in the BIOS:

  1. If the VM is powered on, shut down the system.

  2. Power on the virtual machine.

    The system enters the BIOS setup mode.

  3. In generalBIOSuse the arrow keys to navigate toDate and Timefields and newsInput.

  4. Enter the time zone UTC/Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

    This time zone setting ensures that report, log, and status agent log files from the various nodes in the deployment are always in sync in terms of timestamps.

  5. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the start menu and pressInput.

  6. Use the arrow keys to select the CD-ROM drive and press+Slide the CD-ROM drive up.

  7. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the exit menu and select itclose save changes.

  8. chooseAndSave changes and close.

step seven

Insert the Cisco ISE Software DVD into the VMware ESXi host's CD/DVD drive and power on the virtual machine.

When the DVD boots up, the console will display the following:

The automatic installation starts after 150 seconds. Available boot options: [1] Cisco ISE Installation (Keyboard/Display) [2] Cisco ISE Installation (Serial Console) [3] System Utilities (Keyboard/Display) [4] System Utilities (Serial Console) )[5] Hard DiskEnter Boot option and press.Stiefel:

eighth step

Use the arrow keys to selectCisco ISE installation (serial console)vonCisco ISE-Installation (Tastatur/Monitor)and pressInput.If you selected the serial console option, the virtual machine must have a serial console set up. To seeVMware vSphere DocumentationInformation on creating a console.

The installer begins installing the Cisco ISE software on the VMware system. The installation process takes 20 minutes. After the installation process is complete, the virtual machine will restart automatically. When the VM restarts, the console shows the following:
Type "setup" to configure your device localhost:

step9

Enter at the system promptset up and pressInput.

Remarks

Beginning with Cisco ISE Release 3.0, the CPU of the virtualization platform hosting the ISE virtual machine must support the SSE 4.2 instruction set (Streaming SIMD Extensions). Otherwise some ISE services like ISE API Gateway will not work and the Cisco ISE GUI will not start. Intel and AMD processors have supported SSE version 4.2 since 2011.

The installation wizard appears and guides you through the initial configuration.

Verification of VMware Tools installation

Verify the VMWare Tools installation using the Summary tab in the vSphere Client

In the vShpere Client, go to the Summary tab of the specified VMware host. The value in the VMware Tools field should be correct.

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Verify the VMWare Tools installation using the CLI
You can also use the command to check if VMware tools are installedshow stock Command. This command displays information about the NIC driver. On virtual machines with VMware Tools installed, the VMware Virtual Ethernet driver is listed in the Driver Description field.
Naam: "ISE-VM-K9-chassis", BESCHRIJVING: "ISE-VM-K9-chassis" PID: ISE-VM-K9, VID: A0, SN: FCH184X9XXX Total megehung: 65700380 kBCPU Cores: 16CPU 0: Modelinformatie: Intel (R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2640 v3 @ 2.60 GHz CPU 1: Modellinformationen: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2640 v3 @ 2.60 GHz CPU 2: Modellinformationen: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5 -2640 v3 @ 2.60 GHz CPU 3: Model information: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2640 v3 @ 2.60 GHz CPU 4: Model information: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2640 v3 @ 2.60 GHz CPU 5: Modellinformationen: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2640 v3 @ 2.60GHzCPU 6: Modellinformationen: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2640 v3 @ 2.60 GHzCPU 7: Modellinformationen: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5 -2640 v3 @ 2.60 GHz CPU 8: Modellinformationen: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2640 v3 @ 2.60 GHz CPU 9: Modellinformationen : Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5- 2640 v3 @ 2.60 GHz CPU 10: Modellinformationen: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2640 v3 @ 2.60GHzCPU 11: Modellinformationen: Intel(R) Xeon( R) CPU E5-2640 v3 @ 2.60GHzCPU 12: Modellinformationen : Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5 -2640 v3 @ 2.60GHzCPU 13: Modellinformationen: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2640 v3 @ 2.60GHzCPU 14: Modellinformationen: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2640 v3 @ 2.60GHzCPU 15: Modellinformationen: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2640 v3 @ 2.60GHz Aantal harde schijven (*): 1Schijf 0: Apparaatnaam: /xxx/abcDisk 0: Capaciteit: 1198.00 GBNIC Aantal: 6NIC 0: Apparaatnaam: eth0: NIC 0: Hardwareadresse: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx NIC 0: Stuurprogramma Description: Intel(R) Gigabit Ethernet Networkstuurprogramma NIC 1: Apparaatnaam: eth1: NIC 1: HW-adres: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx: xxNIC 1: Treiberbeschreibung: Intel(R) Gigabit Ethernet Network DriverNIC 2: Apparaatnaam: eth2:NIC 2: HW-adres: xx: xx: xx:xx :xx:xxNIC 2: Driver Beschr: Intel(R) Gigabit Ethernet Network DriverNIC 3: Device Name: eth3:NIC 3: HW Address: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xxNIC 3: Driver Beschr: Intel (R) Gigabit Ethernet-networkstuurprogramma NIC 4: Apparaatnaam: eth4:NIC 4: Hardware-adres : xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx NIC 4: Stuurprogrammabeschrijving: Intel(R) Gigabit Ethernet-networkstuurprogramma NIC 5: Apparaat Naam: eth5:NIC 5: HW-adres: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx: xx NIC 5: Stuurprogrammabeschrijving: Intel(R) Gigabit Ethernet Networkstuurprogramma(*) Het aantal harde schijven kan logisch zijn.
Support for upgrades from VMware Tools

Cisco ISE ISO images (regular, upgrade, or patch) contain supported VMware tools. Cisco ISE does not support upgrading VMware tools through the VMware client UI. If you want to upgrade VMware Tools to a newer version, support is available with newer versions of Cisco ISE (regular, upgrade, or patch releases).

Clone the Cisco ISE virtual machine

You can clone a Cisco ISE VMware virtual machine (VM) to create an exact copy of a Cisco ISE node. For example, in a distributed deployment with multiple Policy Service Nodes (PSNs), VM cloning helps you deploy PSNs quickly and efficiently. You don't need to install and configure PSN separately.

You can also clone a Cisco ISE VM using a template.

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Remarks

For cloning you need VMware vCenter. Cloning must be done before running the installer.

before you start

the plan

Step 1

Log in to the ESXi server as a user with administrative privileges (root user).

This step requires VMware vCenter.

step 2

Right-click and click on the Cisco ISE VM that you want to cloneClone.

Third step

In the Name and Location dialog box, enter a name for the new machine you are creating, then clickFollowing.

This is not the hostname of the new Cisco ISE VM you are creating, but a friendly name for reference.

step 4

Select the host or cluster on which to run the new Cisco ISE VM and clickFollowing.

the fifth step

Select a datastore for the new Cisco ISE VM you are creating and clickFollowing.

This datastore can be a local datastore on the ESXi server or a remote storage. Make sure the datastore has enough space.

step six

ClickSame format as sourceradio button in the Disc Format dialog box, and then clickFollowing.

This option copies the same format used in the Cisco ISE VM from which you cloned this new machine.

step seven

ClickNot modifiedradio button in the Guest Customization dialog box, and then clickFollowing.

eighth step

ClickEnd.

What now

  • Change the IP address and hostname of a cloned virtual machine

  • Connect the cloned Cisco virtual machine to the network

Clone a Cisco ISE virtual machine using a template

If you use vCenter, you can clone Cisco ISE virtual machines (VMs) using VMware templates. You can clone a Cisco ISE node into a template and use that template to create multiple new Cisco ISE nodes. Cloning a virtual machine using a template is a two-step process:

before you start
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Remarks

For cloning you need VMware vCenter. Cloning must be done before running the installer.

the plan

Step 1

Create a virtual machine template

step 2

Deploy a virtual machine template

Create a virtual machine template
before you start
  • Be sure to shut down the Cisco ISE VM being cloned. In the vSphere Client, right-click and select the Cisco ISE VM you want to clonePower > Exit Client.

  • We recommend that you create a template based on a Cisco ISE VM that has just been installed but has not yet run the installer. You can then run the installer on each Cisco ISE node you created and configure the IP address and hostname individually.

the plan

Step 1

Log in to the ESXi server as a user with administrative privileges (root user).

This step requires VMware vCenter.

step 2

Right-click the Cisco ISE VM to clone and selectClone>clone to template.

Third step

Enter a name for the template, choose a location for the template in the Name and Location dialog box, and clickFollowing.

step 4

Select the ESXi host where you want to save the template and clickFollowing.

the fifth step

Select the datastore where you want to save the template and clickFollowing.

Make sure this datastore has the required amount of disk space.

step six

ClickSame format as sourceradio button in the Disc Format dialog box, and then clickFollowing.

The Done Completed dialog box appears.

step seven

ClickEnd.

Deploy a virtual machine template

After you create a virtual machine template, you can deploy it to other virtual machines (VMs).

the plan

Step 1

Right-click and select the Cisco ISE VM template you createdDeploy a virtual machine from this template.

step 2

Enter a name for the new Cisco ISE node, select a location for the node in the Name and Location dialog box, and clickFollowing.

Third step

Select the ESXi host to store the new Cisco ISE node and clickFollowing.

step 4

Select the datastore you want to use for the new Cisco ISE node and clickFollowing.

Make sure this datastore has the required amount of disk space.

the fifth step

ClickSame format as sourceradio button in the Disc Format dialog box, and then clickFollowing.

step six

ClickNot modifiedRadio buttons in guest customization dialog.

The Done Completed dialog box appears.

step seven

researchedit virtual hardwarehighlight and clickGet on.

The Virtual Machine Properties page appears.

eighth step

choosenetwork adapter, deactivateconnectedInconnect at startupcheck box, and then clickOK.

step9

ClickEnd.

You can now start this Cisco ISE node, configure the IP address and hostname, and connect to the network.

What now
  • Change the IP address and hostname of a cloned virtual machine

  • Connect the cloned Cisco virtual machine to the network

Change the IP address and hostname of a cloned virtual machine

After cloning the Cisco ISE virtual machine (VM), you need to start it and change the IP address and hostname.

before you start
  • Make sure the Cisco ISE node is in the standalone state.

  • Ensure that the network adapter on the newly cloned Cisco ISE VM is not connected when the machine is powered on. DeactivateconnectedInconnect at startupcheck box. Otherwise, when this node is shown, it has the same IP address as the source computer it was cloned from.

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  • Be sure to configure the IP address and hostname for the newly cloned VM immediately after powering on the machine. This IP address and hostname must be on your DNS server. You cannot use "localhost" as the node hostname.

  • Make sure you have a Cisco ISE node certificate based on the new IP address or hostname.

    the plan
the plan

Step 1

Right click on the newly cloned Cisco ISE VM and select itPerformance>Open.

step 2

Select the newly cloned Cisco ISE VM and clickKompfortTicket.

Third step

Enter the following command in the Cisco ISE CLI:

Configure the terminal hostname hostname

hostname is the new hostname you want to configure. The Cisco ISE service will restart.

step 4

Enter the following command:

Gigabit interface 0IP address IP address Netmask

ip_address is the address that corresponds to the hostname you entered in step 3, and netmask is the subnet mask of ip_address. You will be prompted to restart Cisco ISE services. To seeCisco Identity Services Engine CLI-Referenzhandhabung, for the IP address and hostname commands.

the fifth step

InputAndRestart the Cisco ISE service.

Connect the cloned Cisco virtual machine to the network

After turning on the device and changing the IP address and hostname, you need to connect the Cisco ISE node to the network.

the plan

Step 1

Right-click the newly cloned Cisco ISE Virtual Machine (VM) and clickEdit Settings.

step 2

Clicknetwork adapterin the Virtual Machine Properties dialog box.

Third step

Check it in the Device Status sectionconnectedInconnect at startupcheck box.

step 4

ClickOK.

Migrate Cisco ISE VM from evaluation to production

After you have evaluated a Cisco ISE release, you can migrate the evaluation system to a fully licensed production system.

before you start

  • If you are moving a VMware server to a production environment that supports more users, ensure that you reconfigure the Cisco ISE installation to the minimum recommended drive size or larger (up to the maximum drive size allowed).2,4 TB).

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  • Note that you cannot migrate data from VMs created with the following versions to production VMs300GB of storage space. You can only migrate data from VMs created with300GB or more storage space for production environments.

the plan

Step 1

Backup the configuration of the trial version.

step 2

Make sure your production VM has the required amount of disk space.

Third step

Install a production deployment license.

step 4

Restore the configuration to the production system.

Monitor virtual machine performance as needed

you can walkview technical support Monitor VM performance at any time via CLI commands. The output of this command looks like this:

ise-vm123/admin#display technology|Run "Disk I/O Performance" to measure disk I/O performance ***************** ************* * * ************ * Average I/O bandwidth writing to disk devices: 48 MB/s Average I/O bandwidth writing Read from disk devices: 193 MB/s WARNING: VM I/O performance failed the test! WARNING: Disk write bandwidth must be at least 50 MB/s and disk read bandwidth must be at least 300 MB/s. WARNING: This VM should not be used for production purposes until Disk Warning: Performance issues are resolved. Disk I/O Bandwidth Filesystem Test, 300MB to /opt Write: Copy 314572800 bytes (315MB), 7.81502s, 40.3MB/s Disk I/O Filesystem Bandwidth Read Test, read 300MB from /opt MB : 314572800 bytes (315 MB) copied, 0.416897 sec, 755 MB/sec

Check the virtual machine resources in the Cisco ISE boot menu

You can examine the virtual machine resources independently from the Cisco ISE installation from the Start menu.

The CLI script looks like this:

Cisco ISE Installation (Serial Console) Cisco ISE Installation (Keyboard/Monitor) System Utilities (Serial Console) System Utilities (Keyboard/Monitor)

Use the arrow keys to selectSystem Utilities (Serial Console)vonSystem Utilities (Keyboard/Display)and pressInput.The next screen appears:

Available system utilities: [1] Recover administrator password [2] Virtual machine resource check [3] Perform system wipe [q] Exit input options and reload [1 - 3] q Exit

Input2Check VM resources. The output resembles the following:

**********Host Virtual Machine Detected...***** Total Disk Detected: 600 GB***** Physically Detected RAM Size: 16267516 KB***** Network Detected Interfaces: 6***** Number of CPU Cores: 12***** CPU MHz: 2300.00****** Checking CPU requirements...***** Checking RAM requirements. ..* ** * *** Writing disk partition table...

Zero touch device

Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) is a non-disruptive provisioning mechanism that automates Cisco installation, patching, hot-patching, and infrastructure services without human intervention.

ZTP is available from Cisco ISE version 3.1. Two options are available in ZTP:

  • map .img files: This method is supported in automated virtual machine (VM) installations, appliance installations, and OVA installations. It requires configuration of mandatory parameters like hostname, IP address, IP netmask, IP default gateway, DNS domain, master name servers, NTP server, system time zone, SSH, username and password. Optional parameters such as IPV6, patches, hotfixes, services and repository details can also be configured. For more information, seeZTP configuration image file.

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    Remarks

    You cannot use .img files for ZTP on Microsoft Hyper-V. To do this, you must use an .iso file.

  • Virtual machine user data: This method is supported in automated installations of OVA and VM. Assisted in configuring user credentials, you need to configure mandatory parameters like hostname, IP address, IP netmask, default IP gateway, DNS domain, primary name server, NTP server, system time zone, SSH, username and password. Optional parameters such as IPV6, patches, hotfixes, services and repository details can also be configured. For more information, seeVirtual machine user data.

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Remarks

  • To track the installation progress during ZTP, serial consoles must be enabled for the VM and the appliance.

  • AZTP configuration image fileNecessary.

When deploying Cisco ISE with ZTP, you can use the following two security features:

  • Public Key Authentication

  • Changing the password for the first login

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Remarks

TFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, and NFS repositories are supported for installing hotfixes and patches on Cisco ISE as part of the ZTP process. Repositories created during the ZTP process are not visible or available in the Cisco ISE GUI. These repositories must have anonymous access (no username/password) for the ZTP process to use them.

Configure public key authentication

When adding a public key to a ZTP profile, users can now authenticate themselves using public key authentication. Password-based user authentication is disabled when public-key authentication is enabled. The public key authentication mechanism can be disabled at any time.

Use the following command in the Cisco ISE CLI to revert to password-based authentication:
conf tno-service sshd PubkeyAuthentication
For more information about this command, see the Services section in the Cisco ISE CLI Configuration Mode Commands chapter.Cisco Identity Services Engine CLI-ReferenzhandhabungApplies to your version of Cisco ISE.
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Remarks

Don't execute commandDienst sshd PubkeyAuthenticationIf you did not include the public key in the ZTP configuration image file before installation. This disables password-based authentication. Cisco ISE expects you to log in with your private key. If you encounter this problem, log in to Cisco ISE through the console port and restore the configuration.

the plan

Step 1

Use a third-party application to generate an RSA public and private key pair.

step 2

Add the public key generated inZTP configuration image file.

Third step

Install Cisco ISE with ZTP.

step 4

Log in to the Cisco ISE CLI using the generated private key and the following command:

ssh -i @
You can now successfully log into the Cisco ISE CLI using your private key.

Changing the password for the first login

When you log in to the Cisco ISE GUI for the first time, you will be prompted to reset your password after successfully installing Cisco ISE using ZTP. This is because the password is specified in clear text in the ZTP configuration image file. This feature is enabled by default when Cisco ISE is installed over ZTP.

Automatic installation in a virtual machine

The following subsections provide information about automated installations in VMs.

Automated installation in a virtual machine using a ZTP configuration image file

the plan

Step 1

Login to the VMware client.

Remarks

If you already have an existing VM configuration, continue with step 2 and step 6. For new VM configurations, proceed directly to step 8.

step 2

To put a virtual machine in BIOS setup mode, right-click the virtual machine and selectEdit Settings.

Third step

ClickoptionsTicket.

step 4

Clickboot options.

the fifth step

withinForce BIOS settingsarea, checkBIOSCheck the box to enter the BIOS setup screen when the VM boots.

Remarks

you have to change the firmwareBIOSarriveEFIIn the boot mode of the VM settings to boot a GPT partition with a capacity of 2 TB or more.

step six

ClickOK.

step seven

Ensure that the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and the correct boot order are set in the BIOS:

  1. If the VM is powered on, shut down the system.

  2. Power on the virtual machine.

    The system enters the BIOS setup mode.

  3. In generalBIOSuse the arrow keys to navigate toDate and Timefields and newsInput.

  4. Enter the time zone UTC/Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

    This time zone setting ensures that report, log, and status agent log files from the various nodes in the deployment are always in sync in terms of timestamps.

  5. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the start menu and pressInput.

  6. Use the arrow keys to select the CD-ROM drive and press+Slide the CD-ROM drive up.

  7. Use the arrow keys to navigate toexitmenu and selectclose save changes(press Enter or Return to make your selection).

  8. chooseAndSave changes and close.

eighth step

Insert the Cisco ISE Software DVD into the VMware ESXi host's primary CD/DVD drive.

step9

Place the ZTP configuration image file in the secondary CD/DVD drive.

step10

Power on the virtual machine.

When the DVD boots up, the console displays the following message:

The automatic installation starts after 150 seconds. Available boot options: [1] Cisco ISE Installation (Keyboard/Display) [2] Cisco ISE Installation (Serial Console) [3] System Utilities (Keyboard/Display) [4] System Utilities (Serial Console) )[5] Hard DiskEnter Boot option and press.Stiefel:

Remarks

In Cisco ISE 3.1, pressInputIf you do not enter a boot option, no installation will be triggered via the hard disk option. Instead, it activates ZTP.

step11

After 150 seconds, the boot process starts automatically if the conditions are met.

Remarks

  • The installation log can only be checked via serial console as ZTP only works via serial console. Once the installation prompt appears, it can be verified from the VM console.

  • After the Cisco ISE service has started, you must manually remove the ZTP configuration image file from the CD/DVD.

To use ZTP from a setup prompt, do the following (use the keyboard to run ZTP until the setup prompt appears):

1. Install Cisco ISE manually via setup (using boot option 1 or 2) and create a ZTP configuration image file using the steps above.

2. Shut down the virtual machine and map the ZTP configuration image file to a CD/DVD drive.

3. Start the virtual machine.

The setup details come from the ZTP configuration file associated with the CD/DVD drive.

Solve a problem

questions:If you trigger an unattended installation in a VM without an associated .img file, the installation fails after 150 seconds with the following message:

***** ZTP configuration image is missing or incorrect. The automatic installation process is complete. ***** Power off the device and attach the correct ZTP configuration image or select manual boot to continue.

Solution:This error is only visible through the serial console, not through the VM console. If this happens in an existing VM with Cisco ISE installed, the disk will not be formatted in this state. An existing virtual machine can be restored as follows:

1. Shut down the virtual machine.

2. Power on the virtual machine.

3. Press Option 5 to boot from the hard drive and load the existing VM within 150 seconds.

questions:If the setting details in the configuration file are invalid, the ZTP installation will exit with the following message on the VM console:
=============================================== === = == ============================Cisco ISE installation failed =========== === ===== === ====================================== ==== ====== ==== === ====== ERROR: Failed to sync with NTP server. Check the setup details in the configuration screen and restart Cisco ISE with the correct ZTP configuration. =============================================== === =============================

Solution:

(Video) Cisco ISE Guest Access Basics, Part I

1. Create a new .img configuration file with valid details.

2. Shut down the virtual machine.

3. Map the new valid image to the CD/DVD drive.

4. Start the virtual machine.

Installation begins with setup.

Automated installation in a virtual machine with VM user credentials

the plan

Step 1

Login to the VMware client.

Remarks

If you already have an existing VM configuration, continue with step 2 and step 6. For new VM configurations, proceed directly to step 8.

step 2

To put a virtual machine in BIOS setup mode, right-click the virtual machine and selectEdit Settings.

Third step

ClickoptionsTicket.

step 4

Clickboot options.

the fifth step

withinForce BIOS settingsarea, checkBIOSCheck the box to enter the BIOS setup screen when the VM boots.

Remarks

you have to change the firmwareBIOSarriveEFIIn the boot mode of the VM settings to boot a GPT partition with a capacity of 2 TB or more.

step six

ClickOK.

step seven

Ensure that the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and the correct boot order are set in the BIOS:

  1. If the VM is powered on, shut down the system.

  2. Power on the virtual machine.

    The system enters the BIOS setup mode.

  3. In generalBIOSuse the arrow keys to navigate toDate and Timefields and newsInput.

  4. Enter the time zone UTC/Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

    This time zone setting ensures that report, log, and status agent log files from the various nodes in the deployment are always in sync in terms of timestamps.

  5. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the start menu and pressInput.

  6. Use the arrow keys to select the CD-ROM drive and press+Slide the CD-ROM drive up.

  7. Use the arrow keys to navigate toexitmenu and selectclose save changes(Press Enter or Return to make your choice).

  8. chooseAndSave changes and close.

eighth step

Insert the Cisco ISE Software DVD into the VMware ESXi host's primary CD/DVD drive.

step9

ConstructionVirtual machine user dataSelection.

Remarks

If both the .img file and the VM user data option are configured in the VM, the user data option is honored.

step10

Power on the virtual machine.

When the DVD boots up, the console displays the following message:

The automatic installation starts after 150 seconds. Available boot options: [1] Cisco ISE Installation (Keyboard/Display) [2] Cisco ISE Installation (Serial Console) [3] System Utilities (Keyboard/Display) [4] System Utilities (Serial Console) )[5] Hard DiskEnter Boot option and press.Stiefel:

Remarks

In Cisco ISE 3.1, pressInputIf you do not enter a boot option, no installation will be triggered via the hard disk option. Instead, it activates ZTP.

step11

After 150 seconds, the boot process starts automatically if the conditions are met.

Remarks

  • The installation log can only be checked via serial console as ZTP only works via serial console. Once the installation prompt appears, it can be verified from the VM console.

  • After the Cisco ISE service has started, you must manually remove the ZTP configuration image file from the CD/DVD.

To use ZTP from a setup prompt, do the following (use the keyboard to run ZTP until the setup prompt appears):

1. Manually install Cisco ISE to install (use boot option 1 or 2).

2. Shut down the virtual machine.

3. Configure the user data options listed above.

4. Start the virtual machine.

Setup details are selected from the VM options.

Solve a problem

questions:If invalid setup data is entered in the user data option, the ZTP installation aborts with the following message on the VM console:
=============================================== === = == ============================Cisco ISE installation failed =========== === ===== === ====================================== ==== ====== ==== === ====== ERROR: Failed to sync with NTP server. Check the setup details in the configuration screen and restart Cisco ISE with the correct ZTP configuration. =============================================== === =============================

Solution:

1. Shut down the virtual machine.

2. Update user data information with valid data.

3. Start the virtual machine.

Installation begins with setup.

Automatic device installation

The following subchapters provide information about the automatic installation in the device.

Automated installation on devices with ZTP configuration image files

the plan

Step 1

Login to the SNS device.

step 2

Shut down the host.

Third step

choosecalculation>remote management>virtual media.

step 4

Map the Cisco ISE Software ISO and ZTP configuration image files to the primary and secondary CD/DVD drives.

the fifth step

Turn on the host.

When the device boots up, the console displays the following message:

Select a boot device: [1] Cisco ISE Installation (Keyboard/Monitor) [2] Cisco ISE Installation (Serial Console) [3] System Utilities (Keyboard/Monitor) [4] System Utilities (Serial Console) [5] Cisco ISE is installed by ZTP configuration (serial console)

step six

After 150 seconds, the boot process starts automatically if the conditions are met.

Remarks

  • ZTP only works on SNS devices over virtual media.

  • Before mapping the ISO file, you must map the .img file in Virtual Media.

    The installation log can only be checked via serial console as ZTP works via serial console. After the installation prompt appears, the logs can be reviewed from the KVM console.

  • Only .img files support automatic installation on devices.

Follow these steps to use ZTP from an install prompt (ZTP is run from the keyboard before the install prompt appears):

1. Manually install Cisco ISE to install (using boot option 1 or 2) and create a ZTP configuration image file using the above steps.

2. Shut down the host computer and map the created ZTP configuration image file to the CD/DVD drive.

3. Power on the host.

The setup details are retrieved from the ZTP configuration file associated with the CD/DVD drive.

Solve a problem

questions:If you trigger an automatic installation on a device without an associated image file, the installation fails after 150 seconds with the following message:

***** ZTP configuration image is missing or incorrect. The automatic installation process is complete. ***** Power off the device and attach the correct ZTP configuration image or select manual boot to continue.

Solution:

1. Shut down the virtual machine.

2. Power on the virtual machine.

3. Press Option 5 to boot from the hard drive and load the existing VM within 150 seconds.

questions:If the setting details in the configuration file are invalid, the ZTP installation will terminate and the following message will be displayed on the KVM console:
=============================================== === = == ============================Cisco ISE installation failed =========== === ===== === ====================================== ==== ====== ==== === ====== ERROR: Failed to sync with NTP server. Check the setup details in the configuration screen and restart Cisco ISE with the correct ZTP configuration. =============================================== === =============================

Solution:

1. Create a new .img configuration file with valid details.

2. Shut down the virtual machine.

3. Map the new valid image to the CD/DVD drive.

4. Start the virtual machine.

(Video) Cisco ISE Troubleshooting - Part 1

Installation begins with setup.

Activate the automatic installation via the UCS XML API

To enable automatic installation:

Cisco Identity Services Engine Version 3.3 Installation Guide SupplementInstallation Information [Support] (10)

Remarks

The API URL and request headers are the same for all methods:

Interface-Adres
https://<ucs_server_ip>/neu

Header

headers["Accepteren"] = "application/xml" headers["Content-Type"] = "application/xml"
the plan

Step 1

Get the login session cookie used for authentication.

The aaaLogin method is the login process and is required to start a session. This action establishes an HTTP (or HTTPS) session between the client and the Cisco IMC. This session cookie is used for pending requests to maintain the login session.

Require

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step 2

Map Cisco ISE ISO.

Configures the Cisco ISE ISO file as a virtual media volume.

Require

answer

  

Third step

Card configuration image file.

This configures the configuration image as a vMedia volume.

Require

answer

  

step 4

Place the CD-ROM first in the boot order.

This maps to the Cisco ISE ISO file selected for installation during a power cycle.

Require

     

answer

  

the fifth step

Enable SoL (serial over LAN).

This allows SoL to view the installation log via telnet.

Require

  

answer

step six

Stream traversed.

This enables the Cisco ISE installation in silent mode.

Require

/configuration session>

answer

  

step seven

Log out to leave the session.

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For more information, seeUCS API-Methoden.

OVA automatic installation

The following sections provide information about automated installations using the OVA.

Automated OVA installation using a ZTP configuration image file

the plan

Step 1

Login to the VMware client.

Remarks

If you already have an existing VM configuration, continue with step 2 and step 6. For new VM configurations, proceed directly to step 8.

step 2

To put a virtual machine in BIOS setup mode, right-click the virtual machine and selectEdit Settings.

Third step

ClickoptionsTicket.

step 4

Clickboot options.

the fifth step

withinForce BIOS settingsarea, checkBIOSCheck the box to enter the BIOS setup screen when the VM boots.

Remarks

you have to change the firmwareBIOSarriveEFIIn the boot mode of the VM settings to boot a GPT partition with a capacity of 2 TB or more.

step six

ClickOK.

step seven

Ensure that the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and the correct boot order are set in the BIOS:

  1. If the VM is powered on, shut down the system.

  2. Power on the virtual machine.

    The system enters the BIOS setup mode.

  3. In generalBIOSuse the arrow keys to navigate toDate and Timefields and newsInput.

  4. Enter the time zone UTC/Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

    This time zone setting ensures that report, log, and status agent log files from the various nodes in the deployment are always in sync in terms of timestamps.

  5. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the start menu and pressInput.

  6. Use the arrow keys to select the CD-ROM drive and press+Slide the CD-ROM drive up.

  7. Use the arrow keys to navigate toexitmenu and selectclose save changes(Press Enter or Return to make your choice).

  8. chooseAndSave changes and close.

eighth step

Import the Cisco ISE OVA file into VMware ESXi.

step9

Place the ZTP configuration image file in the VMware ESXi host's primary CD/DVD drive.

step10

Power on the virtual machine.

When the DVD boots up, the console displays the following message:

The automatic installation starts after 150 seconds. Available boot options: [1] Cisco ISE Installation (Keyboard/Display) [2] Cisco ISE Installation (Serial Console) [3] System Utilities (Keyboard/Display) [4] System Utilities (Serial Console) )[5] Hard DiskEnter Boot option and press.Stiefel:

Remarks

In Cisco ISE 3.1, pressInputIf you do not enter a boot option, no installation will be triggered via the hard disk option. Instead, it activates ZTP.

step11

After 150 seconds, the boot process starts automatically if the conditions are met.

Remarks

  • The installation log can only be checked via serial console as ZTP only works via serial console. After the installation prompt appears, the logs can be reviewed through the VM console.

  • After the Cisco ISE service has started, you must manually remove the ZTP configuration image file from the CD/DVD.

To use ZTP from an install prompt (run ZTP with the keyboard before the install prompt appears), do the following:

1. Install Cisco ISE manually via setup (using boot option 1 or 2) and create a ZTP configuration image file using the steps above.

2. Shut down the virtual machine.

3. Map the ZTP configuration image file to the CD/DVD drive.

4. Start the virtual machine.

The setup details come from the ZTP configuration file associated with the CD/DVD drive.

Solve a problem

questions:If the setting details in the configuration file are invalid, the ZTP installation will exit with the following message on the VM console:

=============================================== === = == ============================Cisco ISE installation failed =========== === ===== === ====================================== ==== ====== ==== === ====== ERROR: Failed to sync with NTP server. Check the setup details in the configuration screen and restart Cisco ISE with the correct ZTP configuration. =============================================== === =============================

Solution:This can be fixed by following these steps:

1. Create a new .img configuration file with valid details.

2. Shut down the virtual machine.

3. Map the new valid image to the CD/DVD drive.

4. Start the virtual machine.

Installation begins with setup.

OVA Automated installation with VM user credentials

the plan

Step 1

Login to the VMware client.

Remarks

If you already have an existing VM configuration, continue with step 2 and step 6. For new VM configurations, proceed directly to step 8.

step 2

To put a virtual machine in BIOS setup mode, right-click the virtual machine and selectEdit Settings.

Third step

ClickoptionsTicket.

step 4

Clickboot options.

the fifth step

withinForce BIOS settingsarea, checkBIOSCheck the box to enter the BIOS setup screen when the VM boots.

Remarks

you have to change the firmwareBIOSarriveEFIIn the boot mode of the VM settings to boot a GPT partition with a capacity of 2 TB or more.

step six

ClickOK.

step seven

Ensure that the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and the correct boot order are set in the BIOS:

  1. If the VM is powered on, shut down the system.

  2. Power on the virtual machine.

    The system enters the BIOS setup mode.

  3. In generalBIOSuse the arrow keys to navigate toDate and Timefields and newsInput.

  4. Enter the time zone UTC/Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

    This time zone setting ensures that report, log, and status agent log files from the various nodes in the deployment are always in sync in terms of timestamps.

  5. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the start menu and pressInput.

  6. Use the arrow keys to select the CD-ROM drive and press+Slide the CD-ROM drive up.

  7. Use the arrow keys to navigate toexitmenu and selectclose save changes(Press Enter or Return to make your choice).

  8. chooseAndSave changes and close.

eighth step

Import the Cisco ISE OVA file into VMware ESXi.

step9

ConstructionVirtual machine user dataSelection.

Remarks

The user data option is honored if the .img file and the VM user data option are configured in the VM.

step10

Power on the virtual machine.

When the DVD boots up, the console displays the following message:

The automatic installation starts after 150 seconds. Available boot options: [1] Cisco ISE Installation (Keyboard/Display) [2] Cisco ISE Installation (Serial Console) [3] System Utilities (Keyboard/Display) [4] System Utilities (Serial Console) )[5] Hard DiskEnter Boot option and press.Stiefel:

Remarks

In Cisco ISE 3.1, pressInputIf you do not enter a boot option, no installation will be triggered via the hard disk option. Instead, it activates ZTP.

step11

After 150 seconds, the boot process starts automatically if the conditions are met.

Remarks

  • The installation log can only be checked via serial console as ZTP only works via serial console. Once the installation prompt appears, it can be verified from the VM console.

  • After the Cisco ISE service has started, you must manually remove the ZTP configuration image file from the CD/DVD.

To use ZTP from a setup prompt, do the following (use the keyboard to run ZTP until the setup prompt appears):

1. Manually install Cisco ISE to install (use boot option 1 or 2).

2. Shut down the virtual machine.

3. Configure the user data options listed above.

4. Start the virtual machine.

Setup details are selected from the VM options.

Solve a problem

questions:If invalid setup data is entered in the user data option, the ZTP installation aborts with the following message on the VM console:
=============================================== === = == ============================Cisco ISE installation failed =========== === ===== === ====================================== ==== ====== ==== === ====== ERROR: Failed to sync with NTP server. Check the setup details in the configuration screen and restart Cisco ISE with the correct ZTP configuration. =============================================== === =============================

Solution:This can be fixed by following these steps:

1. Shut down the virtual machine.

2. Update user data information with valid data.

3. Start the virtual machine.

Installation begins with setup.

Create a ZTP configuration image file

Create a ZTP configuration image file with the following command./create_ztp_image.sh ise-ztp.conf ise-ztp.imgCommand. The script can be run on RHEL, CentOS or Ubuntu.

To bypass ICMP, DNS, and NTP checks, set the following flags to True in the configuration image file:

  • ICMP: SkipIcmpChecks=true

  • Domain-Name-System: SkipDnsChecks=true

  • NTP: SkipNtpChecks=true

    (Video) Cisco ISE Implementation (Authentication and Authorization) - 3

Cisco Identity Services Engine Version 3.3 Installation Guide SupplementInstallation Information [Support] (11)

Remarks

The default values ​​for these flags areIncorrectThis means that the above checks are performed by default during ZTP installation unless explicitly specified in the configuration file.

create_ztp_image.shwrite screenplay

#!/bin/bash############################################ # # #### ## ################### This script is used to generate ise-ztp images using the ztp# configuration file. ## The ztp configuration file must be passed as input. ## Copyright (c) 2021 by Cisco Systems, Inc. # All rights reserved. # Note: # Use the following command to mount the image # mount ise_ztp_config.img /ztp# Mount the image from cdrom # mount -o ro /dev/sr1 /ztp#### ###### ### # ############################################# ## ## ####### if [ -z "$1" ];thenecho "Usage:$0[out-ztp.img]"exit 1elif [ ! -f $1];thenecho "bestand $1 bestaat niet" exit 1elseconf_file=$1fiif [ -z "$2" ] ;thenimage=ise_config.imgelseimage=$2fimountpath=/tmp/ise_ztpztplabel =ISE-ZTPrm -fr $mountpathmkdir -p $mountpathdd if=/dev/zero of=$image bs=1k count=1440 > /dev/null 2>&1if [ `echo $?` -ne 0 ];thenecho "Image creatie mislukt\n"exit 1fimkfs.ext4 $image - L $ztplabel -F > /dev/null 2>&1mount -o rw,loop $image $mountpathcp $conf_file $mountpath/ise-ztp.confsyncumount $mountpathsleep 1# automountpath= $(mount | grep $ztplabel | awk '{print $3}')if [ -n "$automountpath" ];thenumount $automountpathfiecho "Afbeelding gemaakt $image"

Virtual machine user data

ESXi 6.5 and later supports VM user data for Cisco ISE installations.

insert contentise-ztp.confFiles in the base64encode tool. usebase64 encoding toolGet the encoded string.

You must enter the base64 encoded string into the VM along with the VM user credentials. In VMware ESXi go toVM Options > Advanced > Configuration Parameters > Edit Configuration > guestinfo.ise.ztp = [value] Basic encrypted ZTP configurationEnter a character string.

FAQs

How to setup Cisco ISE server? ›

ISE Setup Wizard
  1. Step 1 – Run “Setup” CLI. The first time the ISE nodes are powered on after installation, they will prompt you to run 'setup'. ...
  2. Step 2 – Complete “Setup” CLI. Here we configure the ISE node's IP settings and peripheral network services such as DNS and NTP. ...
  3. Step 3 – Wait for Setup to Complete.

What is Cisco Identity Services Engine used for? ›

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is a security policy management platform that provides secure network access to end users and devices. Cisco ISE enables the creation and enforcement of security and access policies for endpoint devices that are connected to an organization's routers and switches.

What is the default login for Cisco Identity Services Engine? ›

By default, the username for the CLI-admin user is admin and the password is user-defined during the setup process. There is no default password. You can initially access the Cisco ISE web interface by using the CLI-admin user's username and password that you defined during the setup process.

What are the three tiers of Cisco Identity Services Engine ISE 3.0 licenses? ›

In the new release of ISE 3.0, tier licenses replace the 3 classic licenses (Base license, Plus License, Apex licenses) with the Nested-Doll licenses (Essential licenses, Advantage licenses, and Premier licenses).

How to configure IP address in Cisco ISE? ›

You have to login to the console, using ssh. Then you'll have a CLI to change the IP address or assign IP addresses to other interfaces. The ISE user guide section has a document describing the commands. Note: after changing the IP address the ISE application is restarted automatically.

How do I access Cisco ISE from command line? ›

Accessing the Cisco ISE CLI with Secure Shell
  1. Use any SSH client and start an SSH session.
  2. Press Enter or Spacebar to connect.
  3. Enter a hostname, username, port number, and authentication method. ...
  4. Click Connect, or press Enter.
  5. Enter your assigned password for the administrator.

What is Cisco ISE and how it works? ›

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is an identity-based network access control and policy enforcement system. It functions as a common policy engine that enables endpoint access control and network device administration for enterprises.

What operating system does Cisco ISE use? ›

Cisco ISE runs on the Cisco Application Deployment Engine Operating System (ADE-OS), which is based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). For Cisco ISE, Release 2.6, ADE-OS is based on RHEL 7.5.

What is the main functionality of Cisco WSA? ›

Cisco Secure Web Appliance defends against threats with multiple layers of antimalware technology and Cisco Talos threat intelligence, which is updated every three to five minutes. Every piece of web content accessed is analyzed using security and context-aware scanning engines.

What are the default credentials for Identity Services Engine? ›

admin and cisco are the default values for the username and password that you must use to access the ISE user interface for the first time.

What is the default user ID and password for cisco? ›

The default username is cisco. The default password is cisco. Usernames and passwords are case sensitive.

What is the default user ID and password of cisco AP? ›

The default username is Cisco. Step 4 Enter the wireless device password in the Password field and press Enter. The default password is Cisco.

What is the difference between Cisco ACS and ISE? ›

ISE supports upto 50 Active directory domains on a single node. ACS is 1 Active directory domain per node.
...
Key Differentiators.
FunctionalityISEACS
EasyConnect for passive authentication/non-dot1xYesNo
Control plan security ( Radius - DTLS/ IPSec in ISE 2.2)YesNo
Integration with DNACYesNo
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What are the credentials for Cisco ISE CLI? ›

By default, the username for the CLI-admin user is admin and the password is user-defined during the setup process. There is no default password.

How do I check my Cisco ISE license? ›

Viewing Current Licenses

To view current license in Cisco ISE, choose Administration > System > Licensing > Current Licenses. The Current License page appears, which contains the following information: Administration Node—Name of the ISE server instance where the primary node is installed.

How do I manually configure IP? ›

To enable DHCP or change other TCP/IP settings
  1. Select Start , then select Settings > Network & Internet .
  2. Do one of the following: For a Wi-Fi network, select Wi-Fi > Manage known networks. ...
  3. Under IP assignment, select Edit.
  4. Under Edit IP settings, select Automatic (DHCP) or Manual. ...
  5. When you're done, select Save.

How do I assign an IP address to an interface? ›

To configure an IP address for a network interface, enter the following command: ifconfig interface_name IP_address interface_name is the name of the network interface. IP_address is the IP address that you want to assign to the network interface.

How can IP addresses be configured for network interfaces? ›

To assign a unique IP address to each network interface, issue the TCPIP [TCPIP] IDENTITY (TCPIP ID) command at the TCP/IP host for which you are assigning an IP address . You can issue IPv4 and IPv6 TCPIP ID commands on the same network interface.

How do I access my Cisco IP Phone Web interface? ›

To access the phones Web GUI follow the below steps.
  1. On the front of the phone press the Cog button to access the settings.
  2. Go to Network Configuration.
  3. Go to IPv4 address settings.
  4. Change the Connection Type so you can see Static IP.
  5. Take note of the Static IP address (this is what will be used to access the web GUI).
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How to get interface for IP in Cisco? ›

To get a detailed listing of all the IP-related characteristics of an interface, use the show ip interface command. A common use for this command is to view any secondary addresses that have been assigned to an interface (they do not show up in the standard show interface output).

How do I unlock my Cisco ISE CLI admin account? ›

There is a feature in ISE that will lock out the CLI such that the only way to unlock the account is to reboot the node.

Is ISE an authentication server? ›

Identity Sources are identity stores/directories that an authentication server (Cisco ISE) can use to validate authentication credentials provided by the supplicant.

Is Cisco ISE a server? ›

Identity Service Engine functionalities

As a Radius server, Cisco ISE enables functionalities that support classic Radius servers (such as the well-known Cisco ACS – Access Control System). So, by deploying Cisco ISE, you can run: 802.1x mechanism in a Wi-Fi network. 802.1x mechanism in a wired network.

What does Cisco ISE do when it identifies a user or device? ›

Once identified and authenticated, each Cisco ISE user, group, or endpoint can access system resources or services and perform network management tasks for which they are authorized.

Which OS software is used with Cisco network devices? ›

Cisco IOS (Internetwork Operating System) is a proprietary operating system that runs on Cisco Systems routers and switches. The core function of Cisco IOS is to enable data communications between network nodes.

What ports does Cisco ISE use? ›

Cisco ISE Service

Ports 80 and 443 support Admin web applications and are enabled by default. HTTPS and SSH access to Cisco ISE is restricted to Gigabit Ethernet 0. TCP/9300 must be open on both Primary and Secondary Administration Nodes for incoming traffic.

What is the current version of ISE? ›

The latest version, ISE 3.1, includes dozens of new features that extend zero trust security principles through increased customization and automation. Some of the key updates to ISE 3.1 include: Agentless posture.

What are the four components of Cisco security services? ›

Application performance
  • Digital experience monitoring.
  • Full-stack observability.

What are the three modes of Cisco CLI? ›

- [Instructor] The Cisco Inner Operating System, the IOS has three command line modes, User EXEC mode, or user mode, Privileged EXEC mode, or privileged mode, and then the Global Configuration mode.

What are the main Cisco command modes? ›

There are five command modes: global configuration mode, interface configuration mode, subinterface configuration mode, router configuration mode, and line configuration mode. After an EXEC session is established, commands within Cisco IOS Software are hierarchically structured.

What is the default password for identity manager? ›

The default user password to log on to the Identity Manager virtual appliance console is admin . If you changed the password during the virtual machine setup, use that password. If you did not change the password, use the default administrator password, which is admin .

What are identity credentials? ›

Credentials are pieces of evidence that confirm an individual's claimed identity. For example, a driver's license or an online ID and password tie the credential owner to his or her identity. Credential Management includes issuing, tracking, updating, and terminating credentials.

How do I reset my cisco switch to default settings? ›

Manually Reset the Switch

Step 1. Disconnect all Ethernet cables from the switch. Step 2. Using a pin, press and hold the Reset button on the switch for 15 to 20 seconds.

What is the default username and password for cisco isr4331? ›

Launch the browser and enter the device IP address in your browser's address line. For a secure connection, type https://192.168.1.1/#/dayZeroRouting. For a less secure connection, enter http://192.168.1.1/#/dayZeroRouting. Enter the default username (admin) and the password as default.

What is the default password for cisco ACS GUI? ›

In the Username field, enter ACSAdmin, which is the default username. The value is not case-sensitive. 3. In the Password field, enter default, which is the default password.

How do I reset my cisco AP username and password? ›

1. Press and hold the MODE button while you reconnect power to the AP. 2. Hold the MODE button until the Status LED turns amber (approximately one to two seconds), and release the button.

How do I change my cisco AP username and password? ›

To reset the default access point configuration, enter the ap name Cisco_AP mgmtuser username Cisco password Cisco command. Entering the command does not clear the static IP address of the access point. Once the access point rejoins a switch, it adopts the default Cisco/Cisco username and password.

What is the default privilege of cisco username? ›

By default, Cisco routers have three levels of privilege—zero, user, and privileged. Zero-level access allows only five commands—logout, enable, disable, help, and exit. User level (level 1) provides very limited read-only access to the router, and privileged level (level 15) provides complete control over the router.

What is Cisco secure access control System? ›

ACS is a policy-based security server that provides standards-compliant Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) services to your network.

What is Cisco ISE network access control? ›

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is a security policy management platform that provides secure network access to end users and devices. Cisco ISE enables the creation and enforcement of security and access policies for endpoint devices that are connected to an organization's routers and switches.

What is Cisco ISE authentication? ›

Cisco ISE checks the username and password pair against the identity stores, until it eventually acknowledges the authentication or terminates the connection. You can use different levels of security concurrently with Cisco ISE for different requirements.

Is cisco ISE an identity provider? ›

See the Admin Guide for more information. ISE cannot act as a SAML Identity Provider (IdP), it can only act as a SAML Service Provider using an external IdP for specific portals. See the Admin Guide for more information.

How do I access cisco ISE GUI? ›

Sign to Cisco ISE Admin GUI, go to Administration > System > Admin Access, choose your RADIUS or UDP Agent Identity Source from the drop-down menu and click Save. Note: Administrators logging into Cisco ISE with an external identity source must also have a local admin user account.

What is cisco ISE compliance module? ›

The ISE Compliance module is used by the AnyConnect Client and provides the ability to assess an endpoint's compliance for Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Anti-Malware, Firewall, Disk Encryption etc software installed on the client's computer. This information is used by ISE when determining the posture of a computer.

Where do I find my Cisco credential ID? ›

You have a CSCO ID if you have previously obtained a Cisco certification or have taken a Cisco proctored or online exam. Typically, a CSCO ID is found on a score report from a previous exam.

How much is a Cisco ISE license? ›

Overview
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Price:$3,951.00
MSRP:$5,750.00
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How can I see Cisco configuration? ›

The show running-config command displays the current running configuration on the FWSM. You can use the running-config keyword only in the show running-config command. You cannot use this keyword with no or clear, or as a standalone command, because the CLI treats it as a nonsupported command.

What ports are required for ISE? ›

Cisco ISE Admin portal expects http-based URL for OCSP services, and so, TCP 80 is the default. You can also use non-default ports. For the CRL, the default protocols include HTTP, HTTPS, and LDAP and the default ports are 80, 443, and 389 respectively. The actual port is contingent on the CRL server.

What database does Cisco ISE use? ›

ISE uses an Oracle database. The best way to access ISE information remotely is using the REST API interface which also ensures the database integrity.

How to add ip address in Cisco interface? ›

How to Configure IP Addresses on a Cisco Router
  1. Verify the current interface configuration of the router.
  2. Choose the interface that you want to assign an IP address to.
  3. Assign the IP address.
  4. Enable the interface on the Cisco router.
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How do I create a local Cisco ISE account? ›

Creating ISE Internal Users
  1. Select Administration > Identity Management > Identity > Users > Add > user1.
  2. Enter the password information as "Cisco123"
  3. Select Employee from User Groups.

How do I add a Cisco device to my Cisco account? ›

Registering Devices
  1. Open the Plug and Play Connect web page https://software.cisco.com/#module/pnp in your browser. ...
  2. Select the Devices link, and then click Add Devices. ...
  3. Choose whether to add devices manually, or to add multiple devices by uploading details in CSV format.

How do I manually sync with NTP server? ›

Procedure
  1. Open a command prompt.
  2. Check time sync: w32tm /query /source. ...
  3. List NTP server list: w32tm /query /peers. ...
  4. Update the peer list: w32tm /config /update /manualpeerlist:SPACE_LIMITED_NTP_SERVERS /syncfromflags:manual /reliable:yes.
  5. Force sync: w32tm /resync /rediscover.
  6. Check if the server is now using NTP:
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What port is NTP settings? ›

NTP is a built-on UDP, where port 123 is used for NTP server communication and NTP clients use port 1023 (for example, a desktop).

How do I configure Active Directory integrated DNS? ›

Open the Server Manager from the taskbar. In the upper-right corner, select Manage -> Add Roles and Features. Under Server Roles, click Active Directory Domain Services and DNS Server. You can add the default features by selecting Add Features or manually configure the services and features you want to install.

How to install Active Directory integrated DNS server? ›

Installing and Configuring DNS on the First Domain Controller
  1. On the first domain controller, open the TCP/IP properties of the network connection and make sure that the DNS servers listed are the current central DNS servers.
  2. Use dcpromo to install Active Directory onto the first server in a domain.

What is the difference between LDAP and ISE AD? ›

LDAP is an open, vendor-agnostic, cross-platform protocol that works with multiple directory services, including AD. AD, in contrast, is Microsoft's proprietary directory service that organizes various IT assets like computers and users.

Videos

1. CISCO ISE 2.7 Profiling
(Enterprise Security)
2. Visibility and Profiling in Cisco ISE Webinar
(Cisco ISE - Identity Services Engine)
3. Secure Cisco Meraki Wireless with ISE
(Cisco ISE - Identity Services Engine)
4. Policy Management in Cisco ISE Webinar
(Cisco ISE - Identity Services Engine)
5. Securing Cisco Catalyst Wireless with ISE using mPSK / iPSK / 802.1X
(Cisco ISE - Identity Services Engine)
6. ACS to ISE Migration - Part I - Planning
(Cisco ISE - Identity Services Engine)

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