Partially Transitioned Features Table B-2 shows the CiscoWorks features that are partially migrated to Essentials. Partially migrated means that some, but not all, of the function contained in CiscoWorks are provided in Essentials. Partially Transitioned Features Feature CiscoWorks Feature Description Essentials Feature Description Configuration Management Browses, edits, and writes configuration files to and from Cisco routers. Transition code includes the ability to import configuration files from CiscoWorks. Essentials does not provide the ability to edit configuration files, except through command line export and import.
Contacts Accesses administrative and maintenance personnel associated with a device.
SNMP MIB data provides system location description and contact information. Application level security allows varying levels of access to CiscoWorks applications based on user authentication. Essentials does not provide device-level security. Device Monitor Polls interface and environment status regularly. Inventory Poller and Inventory Collector monitor network device changes.