Contents

• Preface
• Purpose
• Audience
• Related documentation
• Guide conventions
• Information documentation and service requests
• Cisco cryptographic products

Preface

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This preface describes the purpose, audience, organization, and conventions of this guide and provides information on how to obtain related documentation.

Note	The PDF of the entire book represents a snapshot of the information that is available when the book is first published. The book PDF does not necessarily reflect subsequent updates to the content.

• Purpose
• Audience
• Related documentation
• Guide conventions
• Information documentation and service requests

Purpose

This document provides instructions for installing and administering the Cisco Intercompany Media Engine (Cisco IME). This guide includes descriptions of procedural tasks that you complete by using Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration and the Cisco IME command line interface.

Use this book for following products:

• Cisco Unified Communications Manager

• Cisco Unified Communications Manager Business Edition 5000

• Cisco Unity Connection

Audience

This guide provides information for network administrators who are responsible for managing the Cisco Unified Communications Manager system. This guide requires knowledge of telephony and IP networking technology.

Related documentation

Refer to the following documents for further information about related Cisco IP telephony applications and products:

• Cisco Unified Communications Manager Documentation Guide
• Release Notes for Cisco Unified Communications Manager
• Release Notes for Cisco Intercompany Media Engine
• Cisco Intercompany Media Engine TCP and UDP Port Usage
• Cisco Intercompany Media EngineCommand Line Interface Reference Guide
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager System Guide
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager Features and Services Guide
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration Guide
• Cisco Unified Serviceability Administration Guide
• Cisco Unified Real-Time Monitoring Tool Administration Guide
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager Bulk Administration Guide
• Cisco Unified Communications Solution Reference Network Design (SRND)

Guide 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 unquoted 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.
	This pointer highlights an important line of text in an example.
^	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:

Warning

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.

Information documentation and service requests

For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, 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

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• Cisco cryptographic products

Cisco cryptographic products

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.

A summary of U.S. laws governing Cisco cryptographic products may be found at: http://www.cisco.com/wwl/export/crypto/tool/stqrg.html. If you require further assistance please contact us by sending email to export@cisco.com.