Contents

• Preface
• Purpose
• Audience
• Organization
• Related documentation
• Conventions
• Obtain support
• Security overview

Preface

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• Purpose
• Audience
• Organization
• Related documentation
• Conventions
• Obtain support

Purpose

This document provides information about using the Cisco Unified Communications Operating System graphical user interface (GUI).

For information about the command line interface (CLI), which can be used to perform many common system- and network-related tasks, see the Command Line Interface Reference Guide for Cisco Unifed Communications Solutions.

Audience

This document provides information for network administrators who are responsible for managing and supporting the Cisco Unified Communications Operating System. Network engineers, system administrators, or telecom engineers use this guide to learn about, and administer, the operating system features. This guide requires knowledge of telephony and IP networking technology.

Organization

The following table shows how this guide is organized:

Chapter	Description
Part 1	"Unified CM OS platform" Describes the Cisco Unified Communications operating system functions and provides information to manage the operating system using the Graphical User Interface.
Part 2	"IM and Presence service OS platform" Provides functional descriptions and instructions for the management of the IM and Presence service operating system.

Related documentation

For further information about related Cisco IP telephony applications and products, refer to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Documentation Guide for your release at

http://cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps556/products_documentation_roadmaps_list.html

Conventions

This document uses the following conventions:

Convention	Description
boldface font	Commands and keywords are in boldface.
italic font	Arguments for which you supply values are in italics.
[   ]	Elements in square brackets are optional.
{ x | y | z }	Alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars.
[ x | y | z ]	Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars.
string	A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the string or the string will include the quotation marks.
screen font	Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in screen font.
boldface screen font	Information you must enter is in boldface screen font.
italic screen font	Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen font.
^	The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control—for example, the key combination ^D in a screen display means hold down the Control key while you press the D key.
<   >	Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, are in angle brackets.

Notes use the following conventions:

Note	Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the publication.

Timesavers use the following conventions:

Timesaver

Means the described action saves time. You can save time by performing the action described in the paragraph.

Tips use the following conventions:

Tip	Means the information contains useful tips.

Cautions use the following conventions:

Caution

Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Warnings use the following conventions:

Warning

This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, you must be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.

Obtain support

For information on obtaining documentation, obtaining support, providing documentation feedback, security guidelines, and also recommended aliases and general Cisco documents, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html

• Security overview

Security overview

This product contains cryptographic features and is subject to United States and local country laws governing import, export, transfer and use. Delivery of Cisco cryptographic products does not imply third-party authority to import, export, distribute or use encryption. Importers, exporters, distributors and users are responsible for compliance with U.S. and local country laws. By using this product you agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you are unable to comply with U.S. and local laws, return this product immediately.

Further information regarding U.S. export regulations may be found at

http://www.access.gpo.gov/bis/ear/ear_data.html