SDM yet again...

hodgey87

Hi Everyone,

Back on my studies for CCNA:Security, got to the stage of needing the SDM for zone based firewalls. Been to the Cisco website and looked at the requirements for installing SDM v2.5. So far i have tried the following versions of java:

JRE 1.5_09
JRE1.4.2_08
JRE 1.5.0_06
JRE 1.5.0_07
JRE 1.6.0_02
JRE 1.6.0_03

None of them work, i can get to the 'loading Cisco SDM' page then nothing happens after. Ive downgraded Firefox, tried numerous versions of java but still the same.

Any ideas?

Cheers

blackninja

That looks like the entire SDM Java "supported" list - LOL

Java can be a pain, as it leaves traces on your machine that messes with newer versions.

Remove all versions of java on your PC and run a program call JavaRa to remove all hidden traces of previously installed Java versions.

Then install the latest version on your list.

This "should" do the trick, but SDM works better with IE IMO

spicy ahi

blackninja wrote: »

That looks like the entire SDM Java "supported" list - LOL

Java can be a pain, as it leaves traces on your machine that messes with newer versions.

Remove all versions of java on your PC and run a program call JavaRa to remove all hidden traces of previously installed Java versions.

Then install the latest version on your list.

This "should" do the trick, but SDM works better with IE IMO

+1 for JavaRa. I was having the same issues and I am using IE 8. Ran JavaRa to remove all traces and re-installed 1.6.0_2 which works fine for me.

bermovick

I think the problem is firefox. One of the firefox patches pretty much made it no longer backwards-compatible with older versions of java. 'Fraid you'll have to cringe and click that 'Internet Explorer' button

alxx

chrome and some of the supported jre's work
But IE is the easiest option.

Haven't tried on linux with openjdk yet

hodgey87

Thanks for all your replies, still the same issue I even downgraded firefox to version 2.0 still the same. Tried IE 8 but it just hangs at the "loading SDM" page with 1.6.0_2.

I've followed all the guidelines on the Cisco website, didn't think it would be such an issue to get this SDM working just for a few things

nicklauscombs

i got so frustrated trying to make SDM work on my box that i ended up installing a virtual machine of windows xp (i think SP2 but it might have been SP3) with IE 6.0 and used JRE 1.6.0_03 and it worked perfectly.

alxx

What router and ios?
Is the install on your router complete ?
Is the ios you have supported by it/enough ram ?

Its not getting blocked by your firewall or antivirus ?

Can you access the webserver on your router without sdm (before its installed) ?

Downloading and Installing Cisco Router and Security Device Manager  [Cisco Router and Security Device Manager] - Cisco Systems ?

hodgey87

Havent really got much further with this i've removed SP3 from XP, downgraded IE 8 to 6 installed JRE 1.6.0_03 but still exactly the same. The image i was using was: c3725-adventerprisek9-mz.123-4.t4

TomAtkins

Where did you get the SDM from?

I'm having trouble finding a place to download a copy that I can practice with.

hodgey87

Still havent managed to get this sorted currently getting the error

'SDM has not been granted with the necessary privileges in order to startup successfully, or another unknown error occurred during startup.Please close all involved browser windows and try again by granting all requested privileges. '

the config is correct:

Router(config)# ip http server
Router(config)# ip http secure-server
Router(config)# ip http authentication local
Router(config)# username <username> privilege 15 password <password>
Router(config)# line vty 0 4
Router(config-line)# privilege level 15
Router(config-line)# login local

Currently have sun java version 1_4_2 installed and IOS c3745-adventerprisek9-mz.124-15.T11 was hoping to get a little SDM practice before my exam, doesnt look that way though.

Turgon

hodgey87 wrote: »

Hi Everyone,

Back on my studies for CCNA:Security, got to the stage of needing the SDM for zone based firewalls. Been to the Cisco website and looked at the requirements for installing SDM v2.5. So far i have tried the following versions of java:

JRE 1.5_09
JRE1.4.2_08
JRE 1.5.0_06
JRE 1.5.0_07
JRE 1.6.0_02
JRE 1.6.0_03

None of them work, i can get to the 'loading Cisco SDM' page then nothing happens after. Ive downgraded Firefox, tried numerous versions of java but still the same.

Any ideas?

Cheers

They love this SDM on the test dont they? Never used it. I hated VSM on switches too.

Excellent1

hodgey87 wrote: »

Still havent managed to get this sorted currently getting the error

'SDM has not been granted with the necessary privileges in order to startup successfully, or another unknown error occurred during startup.Please close all involved browser windows and try again by granting all requested privileges. '

the config is correct:

Router(config)# ip http server
Router(config)# ip http secure-server
Router(config)# ip http authentication local
Router(config)# username <username> privilege 15 password <password>
Router(config)# line vty 0 4
Router(config-line)# privilege level 15
Router(config-line)# login local

Currently have sun java version 1_4_2 installed and IOS c3745-adventerprisek9-mz.124-15.T11 was hoping to get a little SDM practice before my exam, doesnt look that way though.

When I was going through the joy of getting SDM working, I found a post by Keith Barker (CCIE) on the learning network that solved my problem. I would take a look at the thread, read his replies and see if anything helps.

https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/message/91464

Good luck and wear your reading glasses for the exam.

hodgey87

Cheers I'll check the link out, not holding my breath though to be honest. Probably just have to remember where everything is for the exam.