Documentation Guide for Cisco Unity Connection Release 8.x
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Documentation Guide for Cisco Unity Connection Release 8.x
Compatibility Matrix: Cisco Unity Connection and the Software on User Workstations
Documentation Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
Licenses for Open-Source Software Included in Cisco Unity Connection
Release Notes for Cisco Unity Connection
Release Notes for Cisco Unity Connection ViewMail for IBM Lotus Notes
Release Notes for Cisco Unity Connection ViewMail for Microsoft Outlook
Release Notes for Cisco ViewMail for Microsoft Outlook
Release Notes for Cisco Unified Messaging with IBM Lotus Sametime
Release Notes for Visual Voicemail
Design Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
Installation and Configuration Guide for Visual Voicemail
Installation Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco Unity Connection
System Requirements for Cisco Unity Connection
Cisco Unity Connection Integration Guides for Various Phone Systems
Quick Start Guide for Cisco ViewMail for Microsoft Outlook
Quick Start Guide for the Cisco Unity Connection Web Inbox
Quick Start Guide for Visual Voicemail
User Guide for Accessing Cisco Unity Connection Voice Messages in an Email Application
User Guide for the Cisco Unity Connection Messaging Assistant Web Tool
User Guide for the Cisco Unity Connection Messaging Inbox Web Tool
User Guide for the Cisco Unity Connection Personal Call Transfer Rules Web Tool
User Guide for the Cisco Unity Connection Phone Interface
Wallet Card: Cisco Unity Connection Voice Commands
User Guide for Cisco Unified Messaging with IBM Lotus Sametime
Administration Guide for Cisco Unity Connection Serviceability
Cisco Unified Communications Operating System Administration Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
Cluster Configuration and Administration Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
Disaster Recovery System Administration Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
Documentation for Cisco Unity Connection APIs
Interface Reference Guide for Cisco Unity Connection Administration
Networking Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
Security Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
System Administration Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
Unified Messaging Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
User Moves, Adds, and Changes Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
User Workstation Setup Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
Cisco Unified Real-Time Monitoring Tool Administration Guide
Cisco Unified Serviceability Administration Guide
Command Line Interface Reference Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Solutions
Alarm Message Definitions for Cisco Unity Connection
Troubleshooting Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
Documentation Guide for Cisco Unity Connection Release 8.x
Revised October 23, 2012 (Originally published February 11, 2010)This document describes the pieces that make up the Cisco Unity Connection 8.x documentation set.
Cisco Unity Connection documentation is provided on Cisco.com in HTML and PDF formats at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6509/tsd_products_support_series_home.html.
General Information
Compatibility Information
Compatibility Matrix: Cisco Unity Connection and the Software on User Workstations
Contains the supported version combinations for Cisco Unity Connection and the software installed on user workstations.
The matrix is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/compatibility/matrix/cucclientmtx.html.
SCCP Compatibility Matrix: Cisco Unity Connection, Cisco Unified Communications Manager, and Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express
Contains the supported version combinations for SCCP integrations with Cisco Unity Connection, Cisco Unified CM, and Cisco Unified CM Express.
The matrix is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/compatibility/matrix/cucsccpmtx.html.
SIP Trunk Compatibility Matrix: Cisco Unity Connection, Cisco Unified Communications Manager, and Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express
Contains the supported version combinations for SIP trunk integrations with Cisco Unity Connection, Cisco Unified CM, and Cisco Unified CM Express.
The matrix is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/compatibility/matrix/cucsiptrunkmtx.html.
Documentation Roadmaps
Documentation Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
Describes the pieces that make up the Cisco Unity Connection documentation set
A printed version of the Documentation Guide is shipped with Cisco Unity Connection, and it is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/8x/roadmap/8xcucdg.html.
Licensing Information
Licenses for Open-Source Software Included in Cisco Unity Connection
Provides licensing information for open-source software included in Cisco Unity Connection.
The document is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6509/products_licensing_information_listing.html.
Release Notes
Release Notes for Cisco Unity Connection
Contain information on new and changed requirements and support, new and changed functionality, limitations and restrictions, caveats, and documentation updates.
Release notes are available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6509/prod_release_notes_list.html.
Release Notes for Cisco Unity Connection ViewMail for IBM Lotus Notes
Contain information on new and changed requirements and support, new and changed functionality, limitations and restrictions, installation and upgrade instructions, caveats, and documentation updates.
Release notes are available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6509/prod_release_notes_list.html.
Release Notes for Cisco Unity Connection ViewMail for Microsoft Outlook
Contain information on new and changed requirements and support, new and changed functionality, limitations and restrictions, installation and upgrade instructions, caveats, and documentation updates for version 8.0.
Release notes are available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6509/prod_release_notes_list.html.
Release Notes for Cisco ViewMail for Microsoft Outlook
Contain information on new and changed requirements and support, new and changed functionality, limitations and restrictions, installation and upgrade instructions, caveats, and documentation updates for versions 8.5 and later.
Release notes are available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6509/prod_release_notes_list.html.
Release Notes for Cisco Unified Messaging with IBM Lotus Sametime
Contain information on new and changed requirements and support, new and changed functionality, limitations and restrictions, installation and upgrade instructions, caveats, and documentation updates.
Release notes are available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9830/prod_release_notes_list.html.
Release Notes for Visual Voicemail
Contain information on new and changed requirements and support, new and changed functionality, limitations and restrictions, installation and upgrade instructions, caveats, and documentation updates.
Release notes are available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9829/prod_release_notes_list.html.
Design
Design Guides
Design Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
Provides standard design guidelines for deploying Cisco Unity Connection.
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/8x/design/guide/8xcucdgx.html.
Install and Upgrade
Install and Upgrade Guides
Installation and Configuration Guide for Visual Voicemail
Provides information and procedures for configuring Visual Voicemail within a Cisco Unified Communications system.
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/cupa/visual_voicemail/8.5/install/guide/vv_install.html.
Installation Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
Contains information and instructions for installing the operating system and Cisco Unity Connection on the server.
Note
The installation guide also contains a high-level task list that leads you through the complete installation of the Cisco Unity Connection server—from installing and configuring the Connection server; to populating the server with user and call management data; to setting up optional features; to backing up Connection messages and data. The list contains tasks that reference instructions in Connection documentation other than the Installation Guide for Cisco Unity Connection, so if you do not use the list, the installation will not be successful.
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/8x/installation/guide/8xcucigx.html.
Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
Contains information and instructions for upgrading Cisco Unity Connection software, migrating to Connection, adding Connection languages, replacing Connection servers, creating or changing a Connection cluster, renaming or changing the IP addresses of Connection servers, and for renaming Connection servers.
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/8x/upgrade/guide/8xcucrugx.html.
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco Unity Connection
Contains translations of safety warnings listed in the Installation Guide for Cisco Unity Connection and in the Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unity Connection. Also contains information on European directives, regulatory standards compliance, EMC environmental conditions for products installed in the European Union, and EMC Class A notices and warnings.
The document is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/regulatory/compliance/ucwarns.html.
System Requirements for Cisco Unity Connection
Lists the requirements for installing the Cisco Unity Connection system; also lists supported versions of required and optional software.
The document is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/8x/requirements/8xcucsysreqs.html.
Configure
Configuration Guides
Cisco Unity Connection Integration Guides for Various Phone Systems
Each guide contains technical information and instructions for configuring a specific phone system and the Cisco Unity Connection system to work together.
The guides are available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6509/products_installation_and_configuration_guides_list.html.
Maintain and Operate
End-User Guides
Quick Start Guide for Cisco ViewMail for Microsoft Outlook
Contains information and frequently asked questions about using ViewMail for Outlook versions 8.5 and later.
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/vmo/quick_start/guide/85xcucqsgvmo.html.
Quick Start Guide for the Cisco Unity Connection Web Inbox
Contains information and frequently asked questions about using the Web Inbox in Connection versions 8.5 and later.
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/8x/quick_start/guide/85xcucqsginbox.html.
Quick Start Guide for Visual Voicemail
Contains instructions and information on managing messages with the Visual Voicemail phone widget.
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/cupa/visual_voicemail/8.5/quick_start/guide/Quick_Start_Guide_for_Visual_Voicemail_Release_8.5_chapter1.html.
User Guide for Accessing Cisco Unity Connection Voice Messages in an Email Application
Contains instructions and information on accessing Cisco Unity Connection voice messages in an email application; also contains information on how to use Cisco Unity Connection ViewMail for Microsoft Outlook version 8.0 and Cisco Unity Connection ViewMail for IBM Lotus Notes 8.x to manage messages.
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/8x/user/guide/email/8xcucugemailx.html.
User Guide for the Cisco Unity Connection Messaging Assistant Web Tool
Contains instructions and information on personalizing Cisco Unity Connection settings in the Messaging Assistant web tool.
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/8x/user/guide/assistant/b_8xcucugasst.html.
User Guide for the Cisco Unity Connection Messaging Inbox Web Tool
Contains instructions and information on managing messages in the Messaging Inbox web tool (in Connection version 8.0).
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/8x/user/guide/inbox/b_8xcucuginbox.html.
User Guide for the Cisco Unity Connection Personal Call Transfer Rules Web Tool
Contains instructions and information on managing transfer rule sets in the Cisco Unity Connection Personal Call Transfer Rules web tool.
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/8x/user/guide/pctr/b_8xcucugpctr.html.
User Guide for the Cisco Unity Connection Phone Interface
Contains instructions and information on managing messages and personalizing Cisco Unity Connection settings by using the phone interface (also known as the TUI).
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/8x/user/guide/phone/b_8xcucugphone.html.
Wallet Card: Cisco Unity Connection Voice Commands
A wallet-sized card that lists frequently used Cisco Unity Connection voice commands for managing messages and personal settings by phone when the voice-recognition conversation is activated.
The card is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/8x/voice_commands/8xcucvuicrdpdf.pdf.
User Guide for Cisco Unified Messaging with IBM Lotus Sametime
Contains instructions and information on accessing Cisco Unity Connection voice messages directly from Sametime Connect.
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9830/products_user_guide_list.html.
Maintain and Operate Guides
Administration Guide for Cisco Unity Connection Serviceability
Provides descriptions and procedures for configuring alarms, traces, and services through Cisco Unity Connection Serviceability.
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/8x/serv_administration/guide/8xcucservagx.html.
Cisco Unified Communications Operating System Administration Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
Provides information about using the Cisco Unified Operating System Administration graphical user interface (GUI) to administer the operating system features.
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/8x/os_administration/guide/8xcucosagx.html.
Cluster Configuration and Administration Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
Contains instructions for configuring and using a Cisco Unity Connection cluster, as well as information on how a Connection cluster works.
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/8x/cluster_administration/guide/8xcuccagx.html.
Disaster Recovery System Administration Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
Provides procedures for completing various backup-related tasks and restore-related tasks.
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/8x/drs_administration/guide/8xcucdrsag.html.
Documentation for Cisco Unity Connection APIs
Provides instructions for using the Representational State Transfer (REST) application programming interfaces (APIs) that provide provisioning, messaging, and telephony access to Connection. The APIs provide the ability to integrate Connection features into existing enterprise-wide provisioning management systems and messaging clients.
The documentation is available at http://docwiki.cisco.com/wiki/Cisco_Unity_Connection_APIs.
Interface Reference Guide for Cisco Unity Connection Administration
Provides full definitions—including default values, and minimum and maximum values (where applicable)—for all fields in the Cisco Unity Connection Administration application. The material is arranged according to the graphical user interface (GUI) pages in the application, with chapters for each main area of the interface and sections for each page.
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/8x/gui_reference/guide/8xcucgrgx.html.
Networking Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
Contains detailed discussions of the various options for linking Cisco Unity Connection servers or clusters together to form sites, and for linking a Connection site with another Connection site or with a Cisco Unity site to form a Cisco Voicemail Organization. Also contains instructions for deploying the Voice Profile for Internet Mail (VPIM protocol) for networking VPIM locations and contacts.
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/8x/networking/guide/8xcucnetx.html.
Security Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
Contains information related to security issues, including: securing Cisco Unity Connection hardware and software; setting up appropriate authentication and password policies; understanding accounts and permissions; and securing voice messages.
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/8x/security/guide/8xcucsecx.html.
System Administration Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
Contains information and instructions for creating a call management plan by using call routing, restriction tables, and call handlers; for customizing the Cisco Unity Connection conversation; for handling messages and distribution lists; for managing audio formats; for securing user messages; for managing user passwords; for managing the phone system integration; for setting up system transfers; for configuring IMAP settings; for managing partitions and search spaces; and for creating a Cisco Fax Server integration.
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/8x/administration/guide/8xcucsagx.html.
Unified Messaging Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
Contains information and instructions for configuring Cisco Unity Connection unified messaging features, and for the single-inbox feature, how to move Exchange mailboxes between servers and how to restore Exchange mailboxes.
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/8x/unified_messaging/guide/85xcucumgx.html.
User Moves, Adds, and Changes Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
Contains information and instructions for setting up Cisco Unity Connection user accounts. Discusses settings relevant to the behavior of both end user and administrator accounts, and includes procedures for creating, modifying, and deleting accounts by using Cisco Unity Connection Administration and the Bulk Administration Tool, and for creating accounts by importing users from Cisco Unified Communications Manager.
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/8x/user_mac/guide/8xcucmacx.html.
User Workstation Setup Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
Contains information and instructions for setting up user-workstation access to the Cisco Unity Connection web tools; for configuring email accounts to access Connection voice messages; and for conducting orientation sessions for users.
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/8x/user_setup/guide/8xcucuwsx.html.
Cisco Unified Real-Time Monitoring Tool Administration Guide
Provides information about using the Real-Time Monitoring Tool.
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6509/prod_maintenance_guides_list.html.
Cisco Unified Serviceability Administration Guide
Provides descriptions and procedures for configuring alarms, traces, and services through Cisco Unified Serviceability.
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6509/prod_maintenance_guides_list.html.
Command Line Interface Reference Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Solutions
Describes the Command Line Interface (CLI) commands available for the Cisco Unified Operating System.
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6509/prod_maintenance_guides_list.html.
Troubleshoot and Alerts
Error and System Messages
Alarm Message Definitions for Cisco Unity Connection
Contains descriptions, severity, and recommended actions for alarm messages in Cisco Unity Connection.
The document is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6509/products_system_message_guides_list.html.
Troubleshooting Guides
Troubleshooting Guide for Cisco Unity Connection
Contains information on specific problems, possible causes of the problems, and procedures to resolve the problems.
The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/8x/troubleshooting/guide/8xcuctsgx.html.
Translated Documents
Translated End-User Guides
The Cisco Unity Connection user guides are available in more than a dozen languages.
The translated guides are available in PDF format at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6509/tsd_products_support_translated_end_user_guides_list.html.
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