Table Of Contents
Installing Cisco CallManager Release 5.0(1)
Frequently Asked Questions About the Cisco CallManager Installation
How long does it take to perform the Cisco CallManager installation?
What Passwords do I Need to Specify?
Which servers does Cisco support for this installation?
May I install other software besides Cisco CallManager on the server?
Gathering Information for an Installation
Using the Standalone Configuration Wizard
Navigating Within the Standalone Configuration Wizard
Running the Standalone Configuration Wizard
Installing the New Operating System and Application
Changing the Default Cisco CallManager Application User Passwords
Accessing Cisco CallManager Serviceability
Cisco Product Security Overview
Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Cisco Technical Support & Documentation Website
Definitions of Service Request Severity
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
Installing Cisco CallManager Release 5.0(1)
Because this release of Cisco CallManager has a different installation framework than previous releases of Cisco CallManager, review all installation instructions carefully before you install Cisco CallManager 5.0.
This document includes information about installing Cisco CallManager Release 5.0(1) on one server or many servers in a cluster environment.
Contents
This document contains the following topics:
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Cisco CallManager Installation
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Installation Overview
Cisco CallManager 5.0(1) uses a different installation framework than previous releases. The installation process allows you to perform a basic installation, upgrade from Cisco CallManager 4.x to Cisco CallManager 5.0, and upgrade to a newer service release during the installation.
For a more detailed description of the different installation types, see Table 1.
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Related Documentation
Cisco strongly recommends that you review the following documents before you perform the Cisco CallManager installation:
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The Cisco CallManager Administration Guide provides step-by-step instructions for configuring, maintaining, and administering the Cisco CallManager voice over IP network.
The Cisco CallManager System Guide provides descriptions of the Cisco CallManager system and its components, configuration checklists, and links to associated Cisco CallManager Administration Guide procedures.
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This document describes how to configure features and services for Cisco CallManager, including Cisco Music On Hold, Cisco CallManager Extension Mobility, and so on.
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This document provides descriptions of Cisco CallManager serviceability and remote serviceability and step-by-step instructions for configuring alarms, traces, and other reporting.
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This document describes how to configure the backup settings, back up Cisco CallManager data, and restore the data.
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This document provides procedures for migrating data from earlier versions of Cisco CallManager to Cisco CallManager 5.0.
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This document provides information on how to access and use the utilities that are available on the platform. This document also includes instructions for installing new locales.
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This document provides instructions on how to configure and troubleshoot authentication and encryption for Cisco CallManager, Cisco IP Phones, SRST references, and Cisco MGCP gateways.
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This document provides instructions on how to upgrade from Cisco CallManager 4.0 or 4.1 to Cisco CallManager 5.0.
See Table 2, lists URLs for software and additional documentation.
Table 2 Quick Reference for URLs
Cisco MCS data sheets
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/voiceapp/ps378/index.html
Software-only servers (IBM, HP, Compaq, Aquarius)
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/voiceapp/ps378/prod_brochure_list.html
Cisco CallManager Compatibility Matrix
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/voice/c_callmg/ccmcomp.htm
Cisco CallManager documentation
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/voice/c_callmg/index.htm
Cisco CallManager Security Guide
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/voice/c_callmg/sec_vir/a
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Cisco CallManager backup and restore documentation
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/voice/backup/index.htm
Cisco CallManager service releases
Related Cisco IP telephony application documentation
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/voice/index.htm
Important Considerations
Before you proceed with the Cisco CallManager installation, consider the following requirements and recommendations:
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Cisco CallManager Installation
The following section contains information about commonly asked questions and responses. Review this section carefully before you complete the Cisco CallManager installation.
How long does it take to perform the Cisco CallManager installation?
The entire installation process, excluding pre- and post-installation tasks, takes 45 to 90 minutes per server, depending on your server type. Before you install Cisco CallManager, consider the size of your cluster.
What Passwords do I Need to Specify?
During the Cisco CallManager installation, you must specify the following user names and passowords:
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You use the Administrator username and password to log in to the following areas:
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The Administrator login must start with an alphabetic character, be at least 6 characters long, and can contain alphanumeric characters, hyphens, and underscores. You can change the Administrator password or add a new Administrator account by using the command line interface. See the Cisco IP Telephony Platform Administration Guide for more information.
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You use the Application User password for the following default application user names:
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You can change the application user password for each application through Cisco CallManager Administration. See the Cisco CallManager Administration Guide for more information.
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The system uses this password to authorize communications between nodes, and this password must be the same on all nodes in the cluster.
The Database Access Security password must start with an alphanumeric character, be at least 6 characters long, and can contain alphanumeric characters, hyphens, and underscores.
Which servers does Cisco support for this installation?
To find which servers support Cisco CallManager 5.0 releases, please refer to the Guide to Cisco CallManager Upgrades and Server Migrations at
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/products/hw/voiceapp/ps378/prod_brochure_list.html
May I install other software besides Cisco CallManager on the server?
For Cisco CallManager 5.0, you must do all software installations and upgrades by using the Software Upgrades menu options in Platform Administration. The system can upload and process only software that Cisco Systems approved. You cannot install or use third-party or Windows-based software applications that you may have been using with a previous version of Cisco CallManager with Cisco CallManager 5.0.
Browser Requirements
You can access Cisco CallManager Administration, Cisco CallManager Serviceability, and Cisco IPT Administration by using the following browsers:
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Installation Options
After the installation restarts, you will be asked to select one of the options that Table 3 lists.
Configuring the Hardware
As a part of software installation, the system installer configures the system BIOS and RAID settings for the new operating system and Cisco CallManager application. See Table 4 for the BIOS settings and Table 5 for the RAID settings that are set up during installation.
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Installing Cisco CallManager
The next sections contain the procedures for installing the first and subsequent nodes. Review the following sections carefully before you perform the installation:
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Gathering Information for an Installation
Use Table 6 to record the information about your Cisco CallManager server. Gather this information for each Cisco CallManager server that you are installing in the cluster. You may not need to obtain all the information; gather only the information that is pertinent to your system and network configuration. It is a good idea to make copies of this table and record your entries for each server in a separate table, even if you are planning to use the DMABackupInfo.inf file to configure your system.
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The last column in the table shows whether a field can be changed after installation, and if so, whether you can change it through platform administration or through the Command Line Interface (CLI).
For more detailed descriptions of each installation field, see Table 7.
Table 7 Installation Field Definitions
Administrator ID
This field specifies the name that you want to assign to this account.
Ensure the name is unique; it can contain lowercase, alphanumeric characters, hyphens, and underscores. It must start with a lowercase alphanumeric character.
For this mandatory field, you should record it for use when logging in to the CLI on the platform or into the Cisco IPT Platform Administration.
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Administrator Password
This field specifies the password that you use for logging into the the CLI on the platform and for logging into Cisco IPT Platform Administration.
Ensure the password is at least six characters long; it can contain alphanumeric characters, hyphens, and underscore.
For this mandatory field, you should record it for use when logging in to the Cisco CallManager.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Choose Yes if you want to use DHCP to automatically configure the network settings on your server.
If you choose No, you must enter a hostname, IP Address, IP Mask, and Gateway.
DNS Enabled
A DNS server represents a device that resolves a hostname into an IP address or an IP address into a hostname.
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If you do not have a DNS server, enter No. When DNS is not enabled, you should only enter IP addresses (not hostnames) for all network devices in your Cisco IP Telephony network.
If you have a DNS server, Cisco recommends entering Yes to enable DNS. Disabling DNS limits the systems ability to resolve some domain names.
DNS Primary
Cisco CallManager contacts this DNS server first when attempting to resolve host names.
Enter the IP address of the DNS server that you want to specify as the primary DNS server. Enter the IP address in dotted decimal format as ddd.ddd.ddd.ddd where ddd can have a value between 0 and 255 (except 0.0.0.0).
Consider this field mandatory if DNS is set to yes.
DNS Secondary
When a primary DNS server fails, Cisco CallManager will attempt to connect to the secondary DNS server.
In this optional field, enter the IP address of the secondary DNS. Enter the IP address in dotted decimal format as ddd.ddd.ddd.ddd where ddd can have a value between 0 and 255 (except 0.0.0.0).
Domain
This field represents the name of the domain in which this machine is located.
Consider this field mandatory if DNS is set to yes.
First Cisco CallManager Node
This field specifies the first Cisco CallManager node that contains the database.
Subsequent nodes connect to the the first node to access database content.
The first node also synchronizes with an external NTP server and provides time to the other nodes.
Choose Yes if you are configuring the first Cisco CallManager node in the cluster.
If you are configuring subsequent nodes, see Table 7 for information on the different fields.
Gateway Address
A gateway represents a network point that acts as an entrance to another network. Outbound packets get sent to the gateway that will forward them to their final destination.
Enter the IP address of the gateway in the format ddd.ddd.ddd.ddd where ddd can have a value between 0 and 255 (except 0.0.0.0)
If you do not have a gateway, you must still fill in this field by setting it to 255.255.255.255. Not having a gateway may limit you to only being able to communicate with devices on your subnet.
Hostname
A host name represents an alias that is assigned to an IP address to identify it.
Enter a host name that is unique to your network.
The host name can comprise up to 64 characters and can contain alphanumeric characters and hyphens.
If DHCP is set to No, consider this field mandatory.
IP Address
This field specifies the IP address of this machine. It will uniquely identify the server on this network. Another machine in this network should not be using this IP address.
Enter the IP address in the form ddd.ddd.ddd.ddd where ddd can have a value between 0 and 255 (except 0.0.0.0).
If DHCP is set to No, consider this field mandatory.
IP Mask
This field specifies the IP subnet mask of this machine. The subnet mask together with the IP address defines the network address and the host address.
Enter the IP mask in the form ddd.ddd.ddd.ddd where ddd can have a value between 0 and 255 (except 0.0.0.0).
A valid mask should have contiguous '1' bits on left side and contiguous '0' bits on the right.
For example, a valid mask follows: 255.255.240.0 (11111111.11111111.11110000.00000000)
An invalid mask follows: 255.255.240.240 (11111111.11111111.11110000.11110000)
NTP Server
This field identifies the NTP servers with which server you want to synchronize.
Enter the hostname or IP Address of one or more NTP server(s).
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NTP Server Enable
When enabled, this server will act as a NTP server and provide time updates to the subsequent nodes in the cluster.
Choose Yes if you want to enable this machine to be an NTP server.
Security Password
Cisco CallManager servers in the cluster use the security password to communicate with one another.
You will be asked to enter the same security password for each subsequent node in the cluster.
Enter the security password.
Enter the same password in the confirm password field.
The password must contain at least six alphanumeric character. It can contain hyphens and underscores, but it must start with an alphanumeric character.
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Set Hardware Clock
This field specifies the date and local time for the machine.
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Choose Yes if you want to set the date and local time for the time zone that you chose.
Enter the hours based on a 24-hour format.
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SMTP
This field specifies the name of the SMTP host that is used for outbound e-mail.
Enter the hostname or dotted IP address for the SMTP server. For a host, it can contain alphanumeric characters, hyphens, or periods. For a host name, it must start with an alphanumeric character.
You must fill in this field if you plan to use Electronic Notification. If not, you can leave it blank.
Subnet IP Address
By entering a subnet address, you can specify a range of IP Addresses that will be granted access to query this NTP server.
Enter an IP subnet that will be granted access to the NTP server
During installation, you can only enter two subnets.
Subnet Mask
This field specifies the subnet mask for the subnet address.
Enter the subnet mask for the IP subnet.
Time zone
This field specifies the local time zone and offset from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Choose Yes if you want to change the time zone.
Choose the time zone that most closely matches the location of your machine.
Using the Standalone Configuration Wizard
To install a server, you must install the new operating system and Cisco CallManager application. You can speed up the installation of the server if you have a configuration file with all necessary parameters in the correct XML format. Use the Standalone Configuration Wizard to create the configuration file and store this file on a diskette or a USB memory key. Insert the USB memory key or the diskette at the start of installation or when prompted during the installation process.
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Navigating Within the Standalone Configuration Wizard
For instructions on how to navigate within the Standalone Configuration Wizard, see Table 8.
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Running the Standalone Configuration Wizard
Use the following procedure to set up and run the Standalone Configuration Wizard:
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The Summary window displays.
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The Welcome to the Cisco CallManager Installation Wizard displays.
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Installing the New Operating System and Application
Use this procedure to begin installing the operating system and Cisco CallManager application:
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When the media check completes, the Media Check Result window displays.
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If the media fails the Media Check, either download another copy from Cisco.com or obtain another disc directly from Cisco Systems.
After you choose OK, the system installer performs various hardware checks to ensure you system is correctly configured for Cisco CallManager 5.0, including the following:
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Drivers not found, do you want to install manually?Choose Yes to continue the installation.
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After the hardware checks complete, the Overwrite Hard Drive window displays.
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The Platform Installation Wizard window displays.
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Start here if you have a server with Cisco CallManager preinstalled or if you chose Skip on Platform Installation Wizard window.
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The Platform Installation Wizard window displays.
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The Product Installation Configuration window displays. Continue with the "If Your Choose Proceed" section.
If Your Choose Proceed
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Upgrade During Install
If you chose Upgrade During Install, the installation wizard installs the software version on the DVD first and then restarts the system. You then get prompted to enter certain network configuration parameter values and the location of the upgrade file.
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The Platform Installation Configuration window displays.
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The Install Upgrade Retrieval Mechanism Configuration window displays.
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Upgrade From a Local Disc
Before you can upgrade from a local drive, you must download the appropriate patch file from Cisco.com and copy the file to a CD or DVD. Because of the size of the patch files, you will need to copy it to a DVD in most cases.
The patch-file name has the following format:
cisco-ipt-k9-patchX.X.X.X-X.tar.gzWhere X.X.X.X-X represents the release and build number
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The Install Upgrade Patch Selection Validation window displays.
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Upgrade From a Remote Server
If you chose to upgrade through an FTP or SFTP connection to a remote server, you must first configure the network settings.
The Auto Negotiation Configuration window displays.
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The DHCP Configuration window displays.
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The DNS Client Configuration window displays.
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After the system configures the network and checks for connectivity, the Remote Patch Configuration window displays.
Retrieving the Remote Patch
Step 20
The Install Upgrade Patch Selection window displays.
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After the system restarts, the Preexisting Configuration Information window displays.
Using Preexisting Configuration Information
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The Platform Installation Wizard window displays.
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The Product Installation Configuration window displays.
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The Product Installation Configuration window displays.
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Basic Installation
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The Auto Negotiation Configuration window displays.
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The DHCP Configuration window displays.
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The DNS Client Configuration window displays.
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The network restarts using the new configuration information, and the Administrator Login Configuration window displays.
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The Certificate Signing Request Information window displays.
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The First Node Configuration window displays.
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Configure the First Node
If you chose to configure the server as the first node in the cluster, the Network Time Protocol Client Configuration window displays. Cisco recommends that you use an external NTP server to ensure accurate system time on the first node. Subsequent nodes in the cluster will get their time from the first node.
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The system contacts an NTP server and automatically sets the time on the hardware clock.
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The Database Access Security Configuration window displays.
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The SMTP Host Configuration window displays.
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The Platform Configuration Confirmation window displays.
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When you choose OK, the Application User Password Configuration window displays.
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The Cryptographic Export Warning window displays and then the systems installs and configures the software.
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Configure a Subsequent Node
To configure a subsequent node in the cluster, follow these steps.
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The First Node Access Configuration window displays.
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The SMTP Host Configuration window displays.
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The Platform Configuration Confirmation window displays.
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Post-Installation Tasks
After installing Cisco CallManager on your server, you must set some configuration parameters for Cisco CallManager and perform other post-installation tasks before you can begin using it. Perform these tasks for the server that you install and complete the tasks before other servers in the cluster are installed.
For post-installation tasks that you must complete after the installation, see Table 9.
Table 9 Post-Installation Tasks
Log in as the Cisco CallManager Application User and change the Application User passwords.
See the "Changing the Default Cisco CallManager Application User Passwords" section.
Activate Cisco CallManager feature services that you want to run.
Before you activate feature services, you must perform required preactivation tasks; for example, before you can activate a service on a server, you must add the server to Cisco CallManager Administration (System > Cisco CallManager).
For other service activation requirements, refer to the Cisco CallManager Serviceability Administration Guide.
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Configure the backup settings.
Remember to back up your Cisco CallManager data daily.
Refer to Cisco IP Telephony Disaster Recovery System Administration Guide.
The locale, English_United_States, installs automatically on the server, however, you can add new locales to the server, if required.
Refer to Cisco IP Telephony Platform Administration Guide.
Cisco recommends that you implement authentication and encryption in your Cisco IP Telephony network.
Refer to Cisco CallManager Security Guide
If necessary, you can add subsequent Cisco CallManager nodes to the cluster.
You must add subsequent Cisco CallManager nodes to the cluster by performing the following tasks:
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Remember to enter the same security password on all nodes.
Changing the Default Cisco CallManager Application User Passwords
Cisco CallManager installation sets all Application User passwords to the same Application User password you entered during installation. Cisco recommends that you log in to Cisco CallManager Administration and change these passwords. Refer to Cisco CallManager System Guide for the procedure for changing a password.
Accessing Cisco CallManager Serviceability
To access Cisco CallManager Administration or Cisco CallManager Serviceability, you will need to use a web browser from a PC with network access to the Cisco CallManager server.
Even though all Cisco CallManager services are installed on each server in the cluster, you must manually activate the services that you want to run on each server in the cluster through Cisco CallManager Serviceability. For service recommendations and more information, refer to Cisco CallManager Serviceability Administration Guide and Cisco CallManager Serviceability System Guide.
To activate services through Cisco CallManager Serviceability, follow this procedure:
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http://ccm_server:8080/ccmadmin
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Configuring the Database
After installing Cisco CallManager, you use Cisco CallManager Administration to begin configuring the database. The Cisco CallManager database contains information and parameters that relate to the system as a whole, to connected devices, and to individual users. The following list describes a few tasks that you must perform in Cisco CallManager Administration or Cisco CallManager Serviceability:
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For more information about configuring the Cisco CallManager database, refer to the Cisco CallManager Administration Guide, the Cisco CallManager System Guide, or online help in the Cisco CallManager application.
Examining Log Files
If you encounter problems with the installation, you can obtain and examine the install log files by entering the following commands in Command Line Interface.
To obtain a list of install log files from the command line, enter:
CLI>file list installTo view the log file from the command line, enter:
CLI>file view install log_filewhere log_file is the log file name.
You can also view logs using the Cisco CallManager Real-Time Monitoring Tool (RTMT). For more information on using and installing the Cisco CallManager RTMT, refer to the Cisco CallManager Serviceability Administration Guide, Release 5.0(1).
Obtaining Documentation
Cisco documentation and additional literature are available on Cisco.com. Cisco also provides several ways to obtain technical assistance and other technical resources. These sections explain how to obtain technical information from Cisco Systems.
Cisco.com
You can access the most current Cisco documentation at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
You can access the Cisco website at this URL:
You can access international Cisco websites at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/public/countries_languages.shtml
Product Documentation DVD
Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in the Product Documentation DVD package, which may have shipped with your product. The Product Documentation DVD is updated regularly and may be more current than printed documentation.
The Product Documentation DVD is a comprehensive library of technical product documentation on portable media. The DVD enables you to access multiple versions of hardware and software installation, configuration, and command guides for Cisco products and to view technical documentation in HTML. With the DVD, you have access to the same documentation that is found on the Cisco website without being connected to the Internet. Certain products also have.pdf versions of the documentation available.
The Product Documentation DVD is available as a single unit or as a subscription. Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order a Product Documentation DVD (product number DOC-DOCDVD=) from Cisco Marketplace at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/
Ordering Documentation
Beginning June 30, 2005, registered Cisco.com users may order Cisco documentation at the Product Documentation Store in the Cisco Marketplace at this URL:
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Nonregistered Cisco.com users can order technical documentation from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (0800 to 1700) PDT by calling 1 866 463-3487 in the United States and Canada, or elsewhere by calling 011 408 519-5055. You can also order documentation by e-mail at tech-doc-store-mkpl@external.cisco.com or by fax at 1 408 519-5001 in the United States and Canada, or elsewhere at 011 408 519-5001.
Documentation Feedback
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You can submit comments by using the response card (if present) behind the front cover of your document or by writing to the following address:
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Cisco Product 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.
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.
Cisco provides a free online Security Vulnerability Policy portal at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.html
From this site, you can perform these tasks:
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A current list of security advisories and notices for Cisco products is available at this URL:
If you prefer to see advisories and notices as they are updated in real time, you can access a Product Security Incident Response Team Really Simple Syndication (PSIRT RSS) feed from this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_psirt_rss_feed.html
Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products
Cisco is committed to delivering secure products. We test our products internally before we release them, and we strive to correct all vulnerabilities quickly. If you think that you might have identified a vulnerability in a Cisco product, contact PSIRT:
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An emergency is either a condition in which a system is under active attack or a condition for which a severe and urgent security vulnerability should be reported. All other conditions are considered nonemergencies.
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In an emergency, you can also reach PSIRT by telephone:
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Never use a revoked or an expired encryption key. The correct public key to use in your correspondence with PSIRT is the one linked in the Contact Summary section of the Security Vulnerability Policy page at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.html
The link on this page has the current PGP key ID in use.
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Cisco Technical Support provides 24-hour-a-day award-winning technical assistance. The Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website on Cisco.com features extensive online support resources. In addition, if you have a valid Cisco service contract, Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) engineers provide telephone support. If you do not have a valid Cisco service contract, contact your reseller.
Cisco Technical Support & Documentation Website
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http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Access to all tools on the Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website requires a Cisco.com user ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a user ID or password, you can register at this URL:
http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do
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Submitting a Service Request
Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is the fastest way to open S3 and S4 service requests. (S3 and S4 service requests are those in which your network is minimally impaired or for which you require product information.) After you describe your situation, the TAC Service Request Tool provides recommended solutions. If your issue is not resolved using the recommended resources, your service request is assigned to a Cisco engineer. The TAC Service Request Tool is located at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/servicerequest
For S1 or S2 service requests or if you do not have Internet access, contact the Cisco TAC by telephone. (S1 or S2 service requests are those in which your production network is down or severely degraded.) Cisco engineers are assigned immediately to S1 and S2 service requests to help keep your business operations running smoothly.
To open a service request by telephone, use one of the following numbers:
Asia-Pacific: +61 2 8446 7411 (Australia: 1 800 805 227)
EMEA: +32 2 704 55 55
USA: 1 800 553-2447For a complete list of Cisco TAC contacts, go to this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/contacts
Definitions of Service Request Severity
To ensure that all service requests are reported in a standard format, Cisco has established severity definitions.
Severity 1 (S1)—Your network is "down," or there is a critical impact to your business operations. You and Cisco will commit all necessary resources around the clock to resolve the situation.
Severity 2 (S2)—Operation of an existing network is severely degraded, or significant aspects of your business operation are negatively affected by inadequate performance of Cisco products. You and Cisco will commit full-time resources during normal business hours to resolve the situation.
Severity 3 (S3)—Operational performance of your network is impaired, but most business operations remain functional. You and Cisco will commit resources during normal business hours to restore service to satisfactory levels.
Severity 4 (S4)—You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. There is little or no effect on your business operations.
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
Information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from various online and printed sources.
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http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/
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http://www.cisco.com/go/iqmagazine
or view the digital edition at this URL:
http://ciscoiq.texterity.com/ciscoiq/sample/
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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/index.html
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http://www.cisco.com/discuss/networking
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