XAdmin is a centrally controlled business process designed to automate mass rollouts and service larger-scale router installations. The routers can be delivered in firmware status and configured by a central location. The software can also take charge of automatic mass or single updates for changes in router configuration and software images easily and reliably. Access to XAdmin is available via a Web-based user interface, which allows access from anywhere in the local network. To operate the routers at individual locations, all that has to be done is to connect them to an ISDN line and switch them on. The actual router configuration is performed by XAdmin from a central location, which eliminates inconsistent configurations in individual branch offices.

The different configuration tasks, such as downloading the current configuration or feeding in a software update, are defined as processes and can be initiated on a time-related basis. Informative log files are generated for all the processes.

All the information on the individual client routers is stored in a central database. This makes it possible to extend the number of routers used in the system quickly and easily. Even in the case of a hardware failure, the new router can be conveniently configured with the information that has already been stored. For dynamic adaptations or existing configuration files, there is also an option that allows you to make manual entries in the configuration files or to import files into the database.

The system features include, among others,

• Multi-user administration system
• Automated performance of event-controlled new configurations as well as software and configuration updates
• Inventory of existing and new so-called target routers added to the system
• Off-line generation of configuration profiles using the administrator frontend
• Import of configuration parameters in CSV format
• Success checks, logging and reporting