Table Of Contents
Customizing the Cisco Unity Platform
Configuring a Dual NIC in the Cisco Unity Server
Installing the NIC-Configuration Utility
Configuring a Dual NIC
Obtaining Cisco Unity License Files
Running the Cisco Unity System Preparation Assistant
Installing Administration Software for MSDE 2000 and Setting the MSDE System Administrator Password
Changing Folder Settings in Windows Explorer
Installing the Latest Microsoft Service Packs and Updates for Windows, Internet Explorer, and SQL Server 2000 or MSDE 2000
Disabling the Found New Hardware Wizard for the Voice Cards
Installing Virus-Scanning Software (Optional)
Installing and Configuring Cisco Security Agent for Cisco Unity (Optional)
Connecting the Cisco Unity Server to the Network
Configuring TCP/IP Properties
Verifying the IP Address and the Network Connection
Disabling Virus-Scanning and Cisco Security Agent Services
Installing Active Directory or Adding the Cisco Unity Server to an Existing Domain
Active Directory
Existing Domain
Customizing the Cisco Unity Platform
In this chapter, you do the following tasks in the order listed:
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If the Cisco Unity server contains a dual NIC: Configure the dual NIC or verify the configuration. See the "Configuring a Dual NIC in the Cisco Unity Server" section.
2. Complete registration information on Cisco.com to obtain the applicable license files. See the "Obtaining Cisco Unity License Files" section.
3. Use the Cisco Unity System Preparation Assistant to install required Windows components, the browser and database, and required service packs. See the "Running the Cisco Unity System Preparation Assistant" section.
4. If the system is using MSDE 2000: Install Enterprise Manager, and set the MSDE system administrator password. See the "Installing Administration Software for MSDE 2000 and Setting the MSDE System Administrator Password" section.
5. Change folder settings in Windows Explorer so that all files and folders are visible during Cisco Unity troubleshooting, if applicable. See the "Changing Folder Settings in Windows Explorer" section.
6. Install the latest Microsoft service packs and updates for Windows, for Internet Explorer, and for SQL Server 2000 or MSDE 2000 that are recommended for use with Cisco Unity. See the "Installing the Latest Microsoft Service Packs and Updates for Windows, Internet Explorer, and SQL Server 2000 or MSDE 2000" section.
7. If the Cisco Unity server contains voice cards: Disable the Found New Hardware wizard, if applicable. See the "Disabling the Found New Hardware Wizard for the Voice Cards" section.
8. Optional: Install virus-scanning software. See the "Installing Virus-Scanning Software (Optional)" section.
9. Optional: Install and configure Cisco Security Agent for Cisco Unity. See the "Installing and Configuring Cisco Security Agent for Cisco Unity (Optional)" section.
10. Connect the Cisco Unity server to the network. See the "Connecting the Cisco Unity Server to the Network" section.
11. Configure TCP/IP properties. See the "Configuring TCP/IP Properties" section.
12. Confirm that the server has a valid IP address and is connected to the network. See the "Verifying the IP Address and the Network Connection" section.
13. If virus-scanning software or Cisco Security Agent for Cisco Unity is installed on the Cisco Unity server: Disable virus-scanning services and Cisco Security Agent for Cisco Unity. See the "Disabling Virus-Scanning and Cisco Security Agent Services" section.
14. Install Microsoft Active Directory, or add the Cisco Unity server to an existing domain. See the "Installing Active Directory or Adding the Cisco Unity Server to an Existing Domain" section.
When you are finished with this chapter, return to "Overview of Mandatory Tasks for Installing Cisco Unity" to continue installing the Cisco Unity system.
Note The tasks in the list reference detailed instructions in the Cisco Unity installation guide and in other Cisco Unity documentation. Follow the documentation for a successful installation.
Configuring a Dual NIC in the Cisco Unity Server
Note If the Cisco Unity server does not contain a dual NIC, skip this section.
We recommend that a dual NIC be configured in adapter fault tolerant mode (AFT) or network fault tolerant (NFT) mode. One NIC is designated as the primary and the other NIC as the secondary for active-passive fault tolerance. In this configuration, the primary (active) NIC handles 100 percent of the traffic. Only in the event that the primary NIC becomes unavailable does the secondary NIC then become active and handle 100 percent of the traffic.
Alternatively, if you do not want to configure AFT or NFT, or do not have a second LAN port available, the following configurations are supported, though not recommended:
•Disable TCP/IP for the second NIC, which allows you to re-enable the second NIC remotely if the first NIC fails. (Use the Network and Dial-up Connections Control Panel to disable TCP/IP for the second NIC.)
•Disable the second NIC in the BIOS. (On some Cisco Unity servers, the second NIC is disabled in the BIOS by default.)
Caution Note that not plugging a network cable into the second NIC is not sufficient. You must either disable TCP/IP for the second NIC or disable the second NIC in the BIOS, or Cisco Unity may not work properly.
If you installed Windows 2000 Server by using the Cisco Unity Platform Configuration discs, skip to the "Configuring a Dual NIC" section. (The NIC-configuration utility was installed automatically.)
If you installed Windows 2000 Server by using a retail Windows disc, you need to install the NIC-configuration utility before you can configure the dual NIC. Do the applicable procedures in the following two sections.
Installing the NIC-Configuration Utility
Note If you installed Windows 2000 Server by using the Cisco Unity Platform Configuration discs, skip this section.
Do the applicable procedure in this section, depending on whether the Cisco Unity server was manufactured by Hewlett-Packard or IBM and, for IBM, depending on whether you have an Intel or a Broadcom installation disc (the disc corresponds with the brand of NIC installed in the server):
•To Install the Hewlett-Packard NIC-Configuration Utility
•To Install the IBM NIC-Configuration Utility by Using a Broadcom Disc
•To Install the IBM NIC-Configuration Utility by Using an Intel Disc
(Cisco-branded servers that have a model number ending in "H" were manufactured by Hewlett-Packard. Cisco-branded servers that have a model number ending in "I" were manufactured by IBM.)
Note The following procedures are intended for the software shipped with the currently shipping Cisco Unity servers. Procedures for older servers may differ.
To Install the Hewlett-Packard NIC-Configuration Utility
Step 1 Insert the Hewlett-Packard SmartStart disc in the CD-ROM drive.
Step 2 Browse to the directory Compaq\Csp\Nt, and double-click Setup.exe.
Step 3 In the right pane of the HP Remote Deployment utility, select and delete all items except HP ProLiant Network Configuration Utility <version> for Windows 2000.
Step 4 Click Install.
Step 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
To Install the IBM NIC-Configuration Utility by Using a Broadcom Disc
Step 1 Insert the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Software disc in the CD-ROM drive.
If the installation program does not appear automatically, browse to the root of the CD, and double-click Launch.exe.
Step 2 In the installation program, click Management Programs.
Step 3 Follow the on-screen prompts until you are prompted to select the applications to install.
Step 4 Check the Control Suite and BASP check boxes.
Step 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
To Install the IBM NIC-Configuration Utility by Using an Intel Disc
Step 1 Insert the Intel Ethernet Software disc in the CD-ROM drive.
If the installation program does not appear automatically, browse to the root of the CD, and double-click Autorun.exe.
Step 2 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation of the Intel NIC-configuration utility.
Configuring a Dual NIC
To Configure a Dual NIC in the Cisco Unity Server
Step 1 Start the NIC-configuration utility:
a. On the Windows Start menu, click Settings > Control Panel.
b. Select the applicable option, depending on the server model and NIC brand:
Hewlett-Packard or Cisco MCS server
with model number ending in "H"
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Click HP Network.
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IBM or Cisco MCS server
with model number ending in "I"
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•For a Broadcom dual NIC, click Broadcom Control Suite 2.
•For an Intel dual NIC, click Intel(R) PROSet Wired.
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Step 2 Configure the dual NIC—or verify the configuration—so that the following conditions are met:
•Both NICs are connected to the same network segment.
•Both share the same IP address.
•Both are set up for AFT or for NFT. Refer to the NIC-configuration utility Help.
Step 3 Write down the MAC address that now applies to both NICs. You will need it when you obtain license files in the "Obtaining Cisco Unity License Files" section.
Step 4 Restart the Cisco Unity server for any changes to take effect.
Obtaining Cisco Unity License Files
License files, which enable the features purchased by the customer, are required for installing Cisco Unity software, for some upgrades, and for adding or changing licensed features. You obtain the license files by completing registration information on Cisco.com.
Shortly after registration, Cisco e-mails the license files. The e-mail from Cisco contains instructions on how to save and store the files. The Cisco Unity installation guide later provides specific instructions on the use of the license files. (For more information on licensing, refer to White Paper: Licensing for Cisco Unity at http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/voice/c_unity/whitpapr/licenses.htm.)
The following information is required during registration:
•The MAC address (physical address) for the network interface card (NIC) in the Cisco Unity server.
•The product authorization key (PAK), which appears on the sticker located on the front of the sleeve for Cisco Unity DVD 1 or CD 1.
If the server contains a dual NIC and you configured it for fault tolerance by using the procedure in the "Configuring a Dual NIC in the Cisco Unity Server" section, you already have the MAC address. Skip to the "To Register and Obtain the License Files" procedure.
If the server contains one NIC or if the server contains a dual NIC that you did not configure for fault tolerance, do the following two procedures in the order listed.
To Get the MAC Address of the Cisco Unity Server When the Server Contains One NIC or an Unteamed Dual NIC
Step 1 On the server on which Cisco Unity will be installed, on the Windows Start menu, click Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.
Step 2 In the Command Prompt window, enter ipconfig /all, and press Enter.
Step 3 Write down the value of Physical Address, excluding the hyphens, or save it to a file that you can access during online registration. (For example, if the physical address is 00-A1-B2-C3-D4-E5, record 00A1B2C3D4E5.)
If the server contains more than one NIC, one value will appear for each NIC. Write down the value for the NIC that you will use to connect the Cisco Unity server to the network.
Step 4 Close the Command Prompt window.
To Register and Obtain the License Files
Step 1 Browse to the applicable registration site (URLs are case sensitive):
Step 2 Enter the PAK or software serial number, and click Submit.
Step 3 Follow the on-screen prompts.
Step 4 Shortly after registration, you will receive an e-mail with the Cisco Unity license files.
If license files are lost, it can take up to one business day to get another copy.
If you do not receive the license files within 1 hour or to get another copy of a license file, call the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) and ask for the Licensing Team:
Or send e-mail to licensing@cisco.com.
You will need to provide information to verify Cisco Unity ownership—for example, the purchase order number or the PAK (which appears on the sticker located on the front of the sleeve for Cisco Unity DVD 1 or CD 1).
Note Cisco Unity software comes with a default license file that has a minimal number of settings. The license file allows installation of a Cisco Unity demonstration system. For information and instructions on installing a demonstration system, refer to the "Cisco Unity Demonstration System" section of the Cisco Unity release notes.
Running the Cisco Unity System Preparation Assistant
The Cisco Unity System Preparation Assistant is a program that helps customize the platform for Cisco Unity by checking for and installing Windows components, Microsoft service packs and updates, and other software required by Cisco Unity. For a detailed list, refer to Components and Software Installed by the Cisco Unity Platform Configuration Discs and the Cisco Unity System Preparation Assistant at http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/voice/c_unity/pcd/pcd_inst.htm.
Caution Do not run the Cisco Unity System Preparation Assistant remotely by using Windows Terminal Services or other remote-access applications, or the installation of required software may fail.
To Run the Cisco Unity System Preparation Assistant
Step 1 Log on to Windows by using an account that is a member of the local Administrators group.
Step 2 On Cisco Unity Service Packs CD 1, browse to the Cuspa directory, and double-click Cuspa.vbs.
Step 3 If prompted, double-click the language of your choice to continue the installation.
Step 4 On the Welcome screen, click Next.
Step 5 On the Cisco Unity Server Characteristics page, set the following fields:
Configuration
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Click Unified Messaging.
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Failover
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Confirm that the This Is a Primary or Secondary Failover Server check box is unchecked.
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Number of Ports
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Enter the number of voice ports that you are connecting with the Cisco Unity server.
The assistant uses the information to determine whether the system requires SQL Server or MSDE. For systems with more than 32 ports, SQL Server is required. Otherwise, MSDE is required.
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Step 6 Click Next. The assistant lists the components and indicates whether or not they are installed.
Step 7 Follow the prompts to install any missing components until you are prompted to install the data store.
If a Microsoft AutoMenu window appears when the assistant is installing an application, close the window and allow the assistant to continue.
Step 8 If MSDE is being installed, skip to Step 9.
If SQL Server is being installed, install it in the location you made note of in the "Determining the Drive Locations for Files on the Cisco Unity Server" section:
a. In the Welcome dialog box, click Next.
b. In the Computer Name dialog box, click Next to accept the default setting Local Computer.
c. In the Installation Selection dialog box, click Next to accept the default setting Create a New Instance of SQL Server, or Install Client Tools.
d. Follow the on-screen prompts until the CD Key dialog box appears.
e. Enter the key for Cisco Unity Data Store 2000 from the sticker located on the CD sleeve, and click Next.
f. In the Installation Definition dialog box, click Next to accept the default setting Server and Client Tools.
g. In the Instance Name dialog box, check the Default check box.
h. Click Next.
i. In the Setup Type dialog box, click Typical.
j. Under Destination Folder, next to Program Files, click Browse and specify the location for binaries that you made note of in the "Determining the Drive Locations for Files on the Cisco Unity Server" section.
k. Under Destination Folder, next to Data Files, click Browse and specify the location for databases that you made note of in the "Determining the Drive Locations for Files on the Cisco Unity Server" section.
l. Click Next.
m. At the top of the Services Accounts dialog box, click Use the Same Account for Each Service.
n. Under Service Settings, click Use the Local System Account.
o. Click Next.
p. In the Authentication Mode dialog box, we recommend that you click Windows Authentication Mode.
If you click Mixed Mode—which is supported but is less secure—under Add Password for the SA Login, enter and confirm a password for the SQL Server system administrator logon.
q. Click Next.
r. In the Start Copying Files dialog box, click Next.
s. In the Choose Licensing Mode dialog box, click Processor License For, and specify the number of processors in the Cisco Unity server.
t. Click Continue.
u. If you are prompted about shutdown tasks before continuing with the installation, click Next.
v. Click Finish.
w. Skip to Step 10.
Step 9 If MSDE is being installed, install it now:
a. Follow the on-screen prompts.
b. When the installation is complete, click Yes to restart the server.
Step 10 When SQL Server or MSDE installation is complete, continue following the on-screen prompts in the assistant to complete the platform customization.
Step 11 If MSDE Service Pack 3a is being installed, skip to Step 12.
If SQL Server Service Pack 3a is being installed, install it now:
a. On the Welcome screen, click Next.
b. Follow the on-screen prompts until you are prompted to choose the authentication mode.
c. Choose Windows authentication, and click Next.
d. If the SA Password Warning dialog box appears, enter and confirm the password, and click Next.
e. Check the Upgrade Microsoft Search and Apply SQL Server 2000 SP3 [Required] check box, and click Continue. (Do not check the Enable Cross-Database Ownership Chaining for All Databases [Not Recommended] check box.)
f. Follow the on-screen prompts to continue.
g. If you are prompted about shutdown tasks before continuing with the installation, click Next.
h. Click Finish to begin installing components.
i. When the Setup message appears, click OK.
j. Click Finish to restart the server.
k. Skip to Step 13.
Step 12 If MSDE Service Pack 3a is being installed, install it now:
a. Follow the on-screen prompts.
b. When the installation is complete, click Yes to restart the server.
Step 13 Follow the on-screen prompts.
Step 14 When the Cisco Unity System Preparation Assistant has completed, click Finish.
Caution When the Cisco Unity System Preparation Assistant installed Internet Explorer, it also automatically installed the file WScript.exe. Do not remove WScript.exe, or the Cisco Unity Setup program will fail later in the installation process.
Installing Administration Software for MSDE 2000 and Setting the MSDE System Administrator Password
Note If the system is not using MSDE 2000, skip this section.
When the Cisco Unity System Preparation Assistant installs MSDE 2000, it does not include administration software. You install Enterprise Manager administration software so that Cisco TAC can access the Cisco Unity MSDE databases during troubleshooting.
For security reasons, we highly recommend that you set a non-blank MSDE 2000 system administrator (sa) password. By default, the sa password is blank. After you install Enterprise Manager, you can use it to reset the sa password.
Do the following two procedures in the order listed.
To Install Enterprise Manager for MSDE 2000
Step 1 After the server restarts (it was restarted in the preceding procedure), log on to Windows.
Step 2 If the Cisco Unity Data Store 2000 CD does not run automatically, browse to the root directory, and double-click Autorun.exe.
Step 3 Click SQL Server 2000 Components.
Step 4 Click Install Database Server.
Step 5 In the Welcome dialog box, click Next.
Step 6 In the Computer Name dialog box, click Next to accept the default setting Local Computer.
Step 7 In the Installation Selection dialog box, click Next to accept the default setting Create a New Instance of SQL Server, or Install Client Tools.
Step 8 Follow the on-screen prompts until the CD Key dialog box appears.
Step 9 Enter the key for Cisco Unity Data Store 2000 from the sticker located on the CD sleeve.
Step 10 Click Next.
Step 11 In the Installation Definition dialog box, click Client Tools Only.
Step 12 Click Next.
Step 13 In the Select Components dialog box, uncheck all check boxes in the Components list except Management Tools.
Step 14 Select Management Tools (but do not uncheck the check box).
Step 15 In the Sub-Components list, uncheck all check boxes except Enterprise Manager, and click Next.
Step 16 In the Start Copying Files dialog box, click Next.
Step 17 Click Finish.
To Set the Sa Password for MSDE
Step 1 On the Windows Start menu, click Programs > Microsoft SQL Server > Enterprise Manager.
Step 2 In the tree, expand Console Root\Microsoft SQL Servers\SQL Server Group\
(local)(Windows NT)\Security.
Step 3 Click Logins.
Step 4 In the right pane, right-click Sa, and click Properties.
Step 5 In the SQL Server Login Properties dialog box, click the General tab.
Step 6 Under SQL Server Authentication, enter the new password.
Step 7 Confirm the password, and click OK.
Step 8 Close Enterprise Manager.
Changing Folder Settings in Windows Explorer
You change folder settings so that all files and folders—including system files—are visible in Windows Explorer during Cisco Unity troubleshooting.
If you installed Windows 2000 Server from the Platform Configuration discs that are shipped with a Cisco Unity server purchased from Cisco, all files and folders are already visible in Windows Explorer.
Note If you do not do the following procedure now, Cisco TAC may ask you to do it later.
To Change Folder Settings in Windows Explorer
Step 1 On the Windows desktop, double-click My Computer.
Step 2 On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
Step 3 Click the View tab.
Step 4 Click Show Hidden Files and Folders.
Step 5 Uncheck the Hide File Extensions for Known File Types check box.
Step 6 Uncheck the Hide Protected Operating System Files check box, and click Yes to confirm.
Step 7 Click Apply.
Step 8 Click Like Current Folder, and click Yes to confirm.
Step 9 Click OK.
Installing the Latest Microsoft Service Packs and Updates for Windows, Internet Explorer, and SQL Server 2000 or MSDE 2000
Install the latest Microsoft service packs (if any) and updates for Windows 2000 Server, Internet Explorer, and for SQL Server 2000 or MSDE 2000 that are recommended for use with Cisco Unity. These are the service packs and updates that you downloaded in the "Downloading Software for the Installation" section.
Some Microsoft updates can be installed only after a prerequisite service pack has been installed. Install any recommended service packs before you install updates.
Exchange software is not installed, so you cannot install Exchange service packs and updates yet.
To Install the Latest Microsoft Service Packs for Windows, Internet Explorer, and for SQL Server 2000 or MSDE 2000
Follow the instructions that you printed or downloaded when you downloaded the service packs.
To Install the Latest Microsoft Updates for Windows, and for SQL Server 2000 or MSDE 2000
Step 1 Insert the Cisco Unity Post-Install disc in the CD-ROM drive.
Step 2 Browse to each of the applicable directories and install the correct language version of each update: English (ENU), French (FRA), German (DEU), or Japanese (JPN). (For example, if the French version of Windows 2000 Server is installed on the Cisco Unity server, install the French version of any Windows 2000 Server updates.)
To speed the installation, you may want to:
•Install each update at a command prompt by using the /z option, so you do not have to restart the computer after installing each update.
•Install each update at a command prompt by using the /m option, so the update installs without displaying any dialog boxes.
•Create a batch file that installs all of the updates at once.
Step 3 Restart the Cisco Unity server.
Disabling the Found New Hardware Wizard for the Voice Cards
Note If the Cisco Unity server does not contain voice cards, skip this section.
In the following cases, the Found New Hardware wizard may appear each time the server is restarted and report that the cards are new hardware, even though the cards are properly installed and configured:
•The operating system was installed by using the Platform Configuration discs.
•The operating system was installed by using the manufacturer's guided system-setup utility before the cards were installed.
•New cards were added to an existing server.
Do the following procedure to prevent the Found New Hardware wizard from reporting the cards as new hardware. The procedure will not prevent the Found New Hardware wizard from finding and reporting other new hardware.
To Disable the Found New Hardware Wizard for the Voice Cards
Step 1 On the Found New Hardware wizard Welcome page, click Next. (After the server is restarted, the Found New Hardware wizard Welcome page is displayed along with the PCI Device Installing dialog.)
Step 2 On the Install Hardware Device Drivers page, click Search for a Suitable Driver for My Device (Recommended), and click Next.
Step 3 On the Locate Driver Files page, check the Floppy Disk Drives and CD-ROM Drives check boxes, and click Next.
Step 4 On the Driver Files Search Result page, click Disable the Device, and click Finish. Do not choose to skip driver installation of this device, or the Found New Hardware wizard will continue to appear each time the server is restarted.
Step 5 Repeat Step 2 through Step 4 for each instance of the Found New Hardware wizard (for each card, as applicable).
Note that doing this procedure does not prevent a card from being displayed as an unknown PCI device when viewed in the Windows 2000 Device Manager. The warning that the device drivers are not installed also will continue to be displayed. This is expected behavior, and does not indicate a problem with the card or with the server.
Installing Virus-Scanning Software (Optional)
For information on supported virus-scanning software, refer to Cisco Unity 4.0 System Requirements, and Supported Hardware and Software at http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/voice/c_unity/sysreq/40_sysrq.htm.
Follow the manufacturer instructions to install the virus-scanning software.
Note that scanning individual Exchange mailboxes can affect the performance of Cisco Unity.
Caution Do not configure virus-scanning software to block WAV attachments, or voice messages will be stripped of their recordings.
Installing and Configuring Cisco Security Agent for Cisco Unity (Optional)
Cisco Security Agent for Cisco Unity is available on Cisco.com. For information on how to download it, install it on the Cisco Unity server, and configure it, refer to Release Notes for Cisco Security Agent for Cisco Unity at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps2237/prod_release_notes_list.html.
Connecting the Cisco Unity Server to the Network
To Connect the Cisco Unity Server to the Network
Attach the network cable(s) to the Cisco Unity server.
If the server contains a dual NIC, ensure that you connect the cable to the primary NIC, if you configured the dual NIC for AFT or NFT, or to the NIC that is enabled.
Configuring TCP/IP Properties
The Cisco Unity server must have an IP address and must also have the IP address of a DNS server. Do the procedure in this section to specify IP addresses for the servers.
When selecting an IP address for the Cisco Unity server, note the following considerations:
•Do not assign an externally routable IP address. Doing so can expose the Cisco Unity server to unwanted intrusion from the Internet, even when the server is hardened.
•Do not select an address that puts the Cisco Unity server on the opposite side of a firewall from:
–The Exchange server that Cisco Unity connects with.
–Any Exchange server that homes Cisco Unity subscriber mailboxes.
–The domain controller/global catalog server that Cisco Unity accesses when the Cisco Unity server is not a domain controller.
To Configure TCP/IP Properties
Step 1 On the Windows Start menu, click Settings > Control Panel > Network and Dial-Up Connections > Local Area Connection.
Step 2 Click Properties.
Step 3 In the Components Checked Are Used by This Connection list, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) check box.
Step 4 Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) (but do not uncheck the check box), and click Properties.
Step 5 Enter IP addresses for the Cisco Unity server and for the preferred and alternate DNS servers (for more information, refer to Windows Help).
Step 6 Click OK
Step 7 Restart the server.
Verifying the IP Address and the Network Connection
To Verify the IP Address and the Network Connection
Step 1 On the Windows Start menu, click Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.
Step 2 In the Command Prompt window, enter ipconfig /all, and press Enter.
Step 3 Verify the IP address of the Cisco Unity server.
Step 4 Find the IP address of a router or server on the same network segment as the Cisco Unity server.
If no routers or servers are listed, either you did not specify a default gateway when you assigned an IP address in the "Configuring TCP/IP Properties" section, or the Cisco Unity server is not connected to the network.
Step 5 Ping the router or other server whose IP address you found in Step 4. In the Command Prompt window, enter ping <IP address>, and press Enter.
If the device sends a reply, the Cisco Unity server has a valid IP address.
If the device does not reply, there may be a variety of causes. Some of the most common problems include:
•The assigned IP address conflicts with the IP address of another computer on the network.
•The subnet mask is incorrect.
Verify the network settings. If needed, troubleshoot any problem as you would a network connectivity problem.
Disabling Virus-Scanning and Cisco Security Agent Services
Note If the system is not using virus-scanning software or Cisco Security Agent for Cisco Unity, skip this section.
You disable virus-scanning and Cisco Security Agent services on the server so that they do not slow down the installation of software or cause the installations to fail. The Cisco Unity installation guide alerts you when to re-enable the services after all of the installation procedures that can be affected are complete.
To Disable and Stop Virus-Scanning and Cisco Security Agent Services
Step 1 Refer to the virus-scanning software documentation to determine the names of the virus-scanning services.
Step 2 On the Windows Start menu, click Programs > Administrative Tools > Services.
Step 3 Disable and stop each virus-scanning service and the Cisco Security Agent service:
a. In the right pane, double-click the service.
b. On the General tab, in the Startup Type list, click Disabled. This prevents the service from starting when you restart the server.
c. Click Stop to stop the service immediately.
d. Click OK to close the Properties dialog box.
Step 4 When the services have been disabled, close the Services MMC.
Installing Active Directory or Adding the Cisco Unity Server to an Existing Domain
The Cisco Unity server must be either a member server in an existing domain or a domain controller in its own domain. Cisco Unity interactions with the message store do not allow the server to be in a workgroup.
If the Cisco Unity server will be the only server in the domain, you must install Active Directory. However, because Active Directory is a very processor- and memory-intensive application, if you are adding the Cisco Unity server to an existing domain, we strongly recommend that you do not also install Active Directory on the Cisco Unity server. Instead, do the procedure in the "Existing Domain" section.
This section contains procedures for installing Active Directory on the Cisco Unity server and for adding the Cisco Unity server as a member server in an existing domain. Do the procedure that is applicable to your installation.
•Active Directory
•Existing Domain
Active Directory
Do the following procedure to install Active Directory on the Cisco Unity server and make it a domain controller.
To Install Active Directory on the Cisco Unity Server
Step 1 Log on to the Cisco Unity server by using an account that is a member of the local Administrators group.
Step 2 On the Windows Start menu, click Run, then enter Dcpromo, and press Enter.
Step 3 Click Next.
Step 4 Follow the on-screen prompts. Consult the system administrator to determine how to set up the server.
Step 5 If a DNS message does not appear, skip to Step 6.
If the message "The wizard cannot contact the DNS server" appears, troubleshoot DNS:
a. Click OK to dismiss the message.
b. Click Cancel to exit the Active Directory Installation wizard.
c. Troubleshoot the current DNS installation.
d. Return to Step 2 to start the procedure again.
Step 6 On the Completing the Active Directory Installation Wizard page, click Finish.
Step 7 Click Restart Now.
Existing Domain
Do the procedure in this section to add the Cisco Unity server to an existing domain without making it an additional domain controller in that domain.
We recommend that you install the Cisco Unity server in the same domain as the Exchange server that homes the Cisco Unity subscribers.
To Add the Cisco Unity Server to an Existing Domain
Step 1 Log on to the Cisco Unity server by using an account that is a member of the local Administrators group.
Step 2 On the Windows Start menu, click Settings > Control Panel > System.
Step 3 Click the Network Identification tab.
Step 4 Click Properties.
Step 5 In the Identification Changes dialog box, click Domain, and enter the name of the domain that you want to join.
Step 6 Click OK.
Step 7 In the Domain Username and Password dialog box, enter the name and password of an account that has permission to add computers to the domain.
Step 8 Click OK three times.
Step 9 Click Yes to restart the server.
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