The collector performs three distinct tasks:
- network discovery
- data collection
- secure data upload
The sooner you have the collector up and running, the more quickly you can realize the value of your Network Optimization Service. You can help speed this process along by:
- filling out the collector questionnaire
- creating a seed list of your network devices
- working with your information security team to make sure of data access and protection.
If you want to learn more about preparing for the collector, check out: http://demand.cisco.com/cspc.