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Grouping Network Elements into Aggregations
An aggregation is a group of NEs. You specify the NEs to add to the group, and then name the 
aggregation as needed. These are some examples of ways to use aggregations:
Group NEs that are in a logical segment of the network
Group NEs located in a geographical fragment of the network.
Group NEs that have the same device type or...

  
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Figure 4-2 Hierarchical Map Layout
Figure 4-3 Circular Map Layout (The Default Layout) 

  
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Figure 4-4 Orthogonal Map Layout
Figure 4-5 Symmetrical Map Layout
Labelling NEs to Associate Them with Customers (Business 
Tags)
A business tag is a string that is meaningful to the business, and which can be used to label a component 
of a network element for use in Prime Network screens and reports. Figure 4-6 shows two devices with 
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Figure 4-6 Find Business Tag Dialog Box With Results
Business tags are normally applied to business elements, which are constructions or organizations of 
certain network elements and their properties into a logical entity (such as Layer 2 VPNs, Layer 3 VPNs, 
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Step 2Enter the information for the business tag in the Attach Business Tag dialog box:
Step 3Figure 4-7 provides an example. (After the tag is attached, the Vision client allows you to search for 
business tags based on type or on partial strings that appear in the Unique Key, Name, and Notes fields.
Figure 4-7 Attach Business Tag Dialog Box
Step 4...

  
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Figure 4-8 Vision Cllient Device Inventory—Business Tag Tab
You can edit or delete business tags by right-clicking them and using the appropriate command.
Applying a Background Image To a Map
You can apply GIF, JPG/JPEG, and PNG images as a map background. Subordinate windows (such as a 
detailed view of an aggregation) can use the same or a different image. 
Step 1Navigate to...

  
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Step 4Click OK. The current map background is updated as specified. 
Step 5To retain the background image for subsequent logins, choose File > Save. 
Adding a Static Link When a Network Link is Missing
If Prime Network does not discover a link that you know exists in the network, you can create a static 
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Figure 4-9 Create Static Link Window
Step 3
Select the required port on both the A Side device and the Z Side device.
Step 4Click Create to validate the connection and create the new link. 
For information about removing a static link, see the Cisco Prime Network 4.3.2 Administrator Guide.
Check Global Settings for Vision Client Maps
The following map behavior is...

  
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Which maps users are permitted to use. By default, Vision client users can view all maps made by 
other users. Administrators can instead control which maps users can see using the Registry 
Controller.
Whether users can view links with only one endpoint in their device scope. By default, users will be 
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Changing You Vision Client Password
Users can change their own Vision client passwords at any time by selecting Tools > Change User 
Password from the Vision client main menu. You may be required to change your password on a regular 
basis according to the password rules set by the Administrator. Enable or disable 
audio alerts and 
control audio soundsAudio tab—Enable Audio...