Table Of Contents

About This Guide

Purpose

Audience

Organization

Conventions

Other Publications

Obtaining Documentation

World Wide Web

Documentation CD-ROM

Ordering Documentation

Documentation Feedback

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Cisco.com

Technical Assistance Center

Contacting TAC by Using the Cisco TAC Website

Contacting TAC by Telephone

About This Guide

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Purpose

This manual presents information to help you integrate CTI client applications with Cisco Intelligent Contact Management (ICM) software. This information is of general applicability, and should be of interest regardless of which Cisco CTI products you use. This manual provides system integrators and programmers with installation instructions, background information, programming guidelines, third-party device information, and descriptions of various utility programs.

Audience

This manual is for system integrators and programmers who want to integrate CTI client applications with ICM software.

Organization

The following table describes the information contained in each chapter of this guide.

Chapter	Description
"Installing Components"	Provides instructions for installing the various Cisco CTI products.
"Writing Client Applications"	Describes the CTI client application models, lists client application requirements, and discusses some of the sample programs provided.
"Peripheral-Specific Support"	Lists peripheral-specific ICM and CTI considerations to keep in mind when you write client applications that interface with third-party switches and devices.
"CTISim Utility Program"	Describes how to use CTISim, a utility program that simulates CTI Server.
"CTITest Utility Program"	Describes how to use CTITest, a utility program that can be used in place of an interactive CTI client for debugging or demonstration.

Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:

Format	Example
Boldface type is used for user entries, keys, buttons, and folder and submenu names.	Choose Script > Call Type Manager.
Italic type indicates one of the following: •A newly introduced term •For emphasis •A generic syntax item that you must replace with a specific value •A title of a publication	•A skill group is a collection of agents who share similar skills. •Do not use the numerical naming convention that is used in the predefined templates (for example, persvc01). •IF (condition, true-value, false-value) •For more information, see the Cisco ICM Software Database Schema Handbook.
An arrow (>) indicates an item from a pull-down menu.	The Save command from the File menu is referenced as File > Save.

Other Publications

For additional information about Cisco Intelligent Contact Management (ICM) software, see the Cisco web site listing ICM documentation.

Obtaining Documentation

The following sections provide sources for obtaining documentation from Cisco Systems.

World Wide Web

You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at the following sites:

•http://www.cisco.com

•http://www-china.cisco.com

•http://www-europe.cisco.com

Documentation CD-ROM

Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a CD-ROM package, which ships with your product. The Documentation CD-ROM is updated monthly and may be more current than printed documentation. The CD-ROM package is available as a single unit or as an annual subscription.

Ordering Documentation

Cisco documentation is available in the following ways:

•Registered Cisco Direct Customers can order Cisco Product documentation from the Networking Products MarketPlace:

http://www.cisco.com/public/ordsum.html

•Registered Cisco.com users can order the Documentation CD-ROM through the online Subscription Store:

http://www.cisco.com/go/subscription

•Nonregistered Cisco.com users can order documentation through a local account representative by calling Cisco corporate headquarters (California, USA) at 408 526-7208 or, in North America, by calling 800 553-NETS(6387).

Documentation Feedback

If you are reading Cisco product documentation on the World Wide Web, you can submit technical comments electronically. Click Feedback in the toolbar and select Documentation. After you complete the form, click Submit to send it to Cisco.

You can e-mail your comments to bug-doc@cisco.com.

To submit your comments by mail, use the response card behind the front cover of your document, or write to the following address:

Attn Document Resource Connection
Cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-9883

We appreciate your comments.

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Cisco provides Cisco.com as a starting point for all technical assistance. Customers and partners can obtain documentation, troubleshooting tips, and sample configurations from online tools. For Cisco.com registered users, additional troubleshooting tools are available from the TAC website.

Cisco.com

Cisco.com is the foundation of a suite of interactive, networked services that provides immediate, open access to Cisco information and resources at anytime, from anywhere in the world. This highly integrated Internet application is a powerful, easy-to-use tool for doing business with Cisco.

Cisco.com provides a broad range of features and services to help customers and partners streamline business processes and improve productivity. Through Cisco.com, you can find information about Cisco and our networking solutions, services, and programs. In addition, you can resolve technical issues with online technical support, download and test software packages, and order Cisco learning materials and merchandise. Valuable online skill assessment, training, and certification programs are also available.

Customers and partners can self-register on Cisco.com to obtain additional personalized information and services. Registered users can order products, check on the status of an order, access technical support, and view benefits specific to their relationships with Cisco.

To access Cisco.com, go to the following website:

http://www.cisco.com

Technical Assistance Center

The Cisco TAC website is available to all customers who need technical assistance with a Cisco product or technology that is under warranty or covered by a maintenance contract.

Contacting TAC by Using the Cisco TAC Website

If you have a priority level 3 (P3) or priority level 4 (P4) problem, contact TAC by going to the TAC website:

http://www.cisco.com/tac

P3 and P4 level problems are defined as follows:

•P3—Your network performance is degraded. Network functionality is noticeably impaired, but most business operations continue.

•P4—You need information or assistance on Cisco product capabilities, product installation, or basic product configuration.

In each of the above cases, use the Cisco TAC website to quickly find answers to your questions.

To register for Cisco.com, go to the following website:

http://www.cisco.com/register/

If you cannot resolve your technical issue by using the TAC online resources, Cisco.com registered users can open a case online by using the TAC Case Open tool at the following website:

http://www.cisco.com/tac/caseopen

Contacting TAC by Telephone

If you have a priority level 1 (P1) or priority level 2 (P2) problem, contact TAC by telephone and immediately open a case. To obtain a directory of toll-free numbers for your country, go to the following website:

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml

P1 and P2 level problems are defined as follows:

•P1—Your production network is down, causing a critical impact to business operations if service is not restored quickly. No workaround is available.

•P2—Your production network is severely degraded, affecting significant aspects of your business operations. No workaround is available.