Study Cisco SDM without any router

This post illustrate how we can study Cisco SDM(Security Device Manager) without using a real router.


Step 1: Download and Install JAVA


JAVA download link
http://dl8-cdn-00.sun.com/s/ESD6/JSCDL/jre/6u17-b70/JavaSetup6u17-rv.exe?e=1258225115292&h=bdf397401ba01d188d6618881798a506%2F&filename=JavaSetup6u17-rv.exe


Step 2: Download and Install SDM


SDM download link.
http://ftp-sj.cisco.com/pub/web/sdm/SDM-V232.zip


Step 3: Download SDM demo , which make u use SDM without having a router , for learning purpose 


download link :
http://download-sj.cisco.com/pub/web/sdm/tool/SDM_demo_tool.zip


note :


Extract SDM demo in C:\ , read instruction file and follow it's procedure. SDM you will be able to access SDM using loopback IP 127.0.0.1 .


This is quite interesting and helpful try it..


If you want a complete guide of SDM please download it in below link:


http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/access/cisco_router_and_security_device_manager/25/software/user/guide/SDM25ug.pdf