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Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Appliance and Module Installation Guide for IPS 7.1
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Appendix C Obtaining Software
Cisco Security Intelligence Operations
Note
Although you will see references to other IPS documentation sites on Cisco.com, this is the site
with the most complete and up-to-date IPS documentation.
Step 5
Click one of the following categories to access Cisco IPS documentation:
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Download Software—Takes you to the Download Software site.
Note
You must be logged into Cisco.com to access the software download site.
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Release and General Information—Contains documentation roadmaps and release notes.
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Reference Guides—Contains command references and technical references.
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Design—Contains design guide and design tech notes.
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Install and Upgrade—Contains hardware installation and regulatory guides.
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Configure—Contains configuration guides for IPS CLI, IDM, and IME.
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Troubleshoot and Alerts—Contains TAC tech notes and field notices.
Cisco Security Intelligence Operations
The Cisco Security Intelligence Operations site on Cisco.com provides intelligence reports about current
vulnerabilities and security threats. It also has reports on other security topics that help you protect your
network and deploy your security systems to reduce organizational risk.
You should be aware of the most recent security threats so that you can most effectively secure and
manage your network. Cisco Security Intelligence Operations contains the top ten intelligence reports
listed by date, severity, urgency, and whether there is a new signature available to deal with the threat.
Cisco Security Intelligence Operations contains a Security News section that lists security articles of
interest. There are related security tools and links.
You can access Cisco Security Intelligence Operations at this URL:
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/home.x
Cisco Security Intelligence Operations is also a repository of information for individual signatures,
including signature ID, type, structure, and description.
You can search for security alerts and signatures at this URL:
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/search.x
Obtaining a License Key From Cisco.com
This section describes how to obtain a license key from Cisco.com and how to install it using the CLI,
the IDM, or the IME. It contains the following topics:
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Understanding Licensing, page C-9
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Service Programs for IPS Products, page C-9
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Obtaining and Installing the License Key Using the IDM or the IME, page C-10