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640-461 ICOMM

Introducing Cisco Voice and Unified Communications Administration

Exam Number 640-461 ICOMM v8.0
Associated Certifications CCNA Video
CCNA Voice
Duration 90 minutes (60-70 questions)
Available Languages English and Japanese
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The Introducing Cisco Voice and Unified Communications Administration (ICOMM v8.0) 640-461 exam is associated with the CCNA Voice certification. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of the architecture, components, functionalities, and features of Cisco Unified Communications solutions. It also tests the knowledge needed to perform tasks such as system monitoring, moves, additions and changes on Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express, Cisco Unity Connection, and Cisco Unified Presence. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Introducing Cisco Voice and Unified Communications Administration (ICOMM v8.0) 640-461 course.

Exam Topics

The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the Introducing Cisco Voice and Unified Communications (ICOMM) v8.0 exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.

Describe the characteristics of a Cisco Unified Communications solution

  • Describe the Cisco Unified Communications components and their functions
  • Describe call signalling and media flows
  • Describe quality implications of a VoIP network

Provision end users and associated devices

  • Describe user creation options for Cisco Unified Communications Manager and Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express
  • Create or modify user accounts for Cisco Unified Communications Manager
  • Create or modify user accounts for Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express using the GUI
  • Create or modify endpoints for Cisco Unified Communications Manager
  • Create or modify endpoints for Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express using the GUI
  • Describe how calling privileges function and how calling privileges impact system features
  • Create or modify directory numbers
  • Enable user features and related calling privileges for extension mobility, call coverage, intercom, native presence, and unified mobility remote destination configuration
  • Enable end users for Cisco Unified Presence
  • Verify user features are operational

Configure voice messaging and presence

  • Describe user creation options for voice messaging
  • Create or modify user accounts for Cisco Unity Connection
  • Describe Cisco Unified Presence
  • Configure Cisco Unified Presence

Maintain Cisco Unified Communications system

  • Generate CDR and CMR reports
  • Generate capacity reports
  • Generate usage reports
  • Generate RTMT reports to monitor system activities
  • Monitor voicemail usage
  • Remove unassigned directory numbers
  • Perform manual system backup

Provide end user support

  • Verify PSTN connectivity
  • Define fault domains using information gathered from end user
  • Troubleshoot endpoint issues
  • Identify voicemail issues and resolve issues related to user mailboxes
  • Describe causes and symptoms of call quality issues
  • Reset single devices
  • Describe how to use phone applications

The following course is the recommended training for this exam.

  • Introducing Cisco Voice and Unified Communications Administration (ICOMM)

Courses listed are offered by Cisco Learning Partners-the only authorized source for Cisco IT training delivered exclusively by Certified Cisco Instructors. Check the List of Learning Partners for a Cisco Learning Partner nearest you

A variety of Cisco Press titles may be available for this exam. These titles can be purchased through the Cisco Marketplace Bookstore, directly from Cisco Press.

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