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Overview of Mandatory Tasks for Installing the Cisco Unity Bridge

Overview of Mandatory Tasks for Installing the Cisco Unity Bridge

Note If you are upgrading the Cisco Unity Bridge, refer instead to the Cisco Unity Bridge Networking Guide, Release 3.1 for upgrade instructions.

Use the following high-level task list to install the Cisco Unity Bridge correctly. The tasks reference detailed instructions in the Cisco Unity Bridge Installation Guide, Release 3.1, and in other Cisco Unity Bridge documentation as noted. Follow the documentation for a successful installation.

1. Verify system requirements for the Bridge server. Refer to Cisco Unity Bridge 3.1 System Requirements, and Supported Hardware and Software at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps2237/prod_installation_guides_list.html.

2. Verify networking requirements. Refer to the "Bridge Networking Requirements" section of Cisco Unity Networking Options Requirements (With Microsoft Exchange) at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps2237/prod_installation_guides_list.html.

3. Obtain the latest Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server Service Pack and other required software, and extend the Active Directory schema so that Cisco Unity can store information needed for Bridge Networking, if applicable. See the "Preparing for the Cisco Unity Bridge Server Installation" chapter.

4. Verify analog connectivity, and set up the Bridge server. See the "Setting Up the Server" chapter.

5. Install Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server, and set up the logical drive for Bridge software, if applicable. See the "Installing the Operating System" chapter.

6. Install and configure the voice-fax card(s). See the "Installing and Configuring the Voice-Fax Cards" chapter.

7. Install required software components, and set up the Bridge server in the Windows networking environment. See the "Customizing the Cisco Unity Bridge Platform" chapter.

8. Obtain a license file for the Bridge server, install Bridge software, and install the License File wizard and the license file. See the "Installing Cisco Unity Bridge Software" chapter.

9. Install any optional software, including the Cisco Security Agent for Cisco Unity Bridge. See the "Installing Optional Software" chapter.

10. If you are installing a new Cisco Unity system and a new Bridge simultaneously, return to the "Overview of Mandatory Tasks for Installing Cisco Unity" chapter of the Cisco Unity Installation Guide to continue installing the Cisco Unity system and the Bridge correctly. Installation guides are available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps2237/prod_installation_guides_list.html.

If you are adding the Bridge to an existing Cisco Unity system, set up Cisco Unity and the Bridge for networking. Refer to the "Task List: Setting Up Cisco Unity and the Bridge for Networking" section in the "Setting Up Cisco Unity and the Bridge for Networking" chapter of the Cisco Unity Bridge Networking Guide, Release 3.1. The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps2237/products_feature_guides_list.html.

	Cisco Unity Bridge Installation Guide (With Microsoft Exchange), Release 3.1
	Overview of Mandatory Tasks for Installing the Cisco Unity Bridge
Cisco Unity Bridge Installation Guide (With Microsoft Exchange), Release 3.1 Index Preface Overview of Mandatory Tasks for Installing the Cisco Unity Bridge Preparing for the Cisco Unity Bridge Server Installation Setting Up the Server Installing the Operating System Installing and Configuring the Voice-Fax Cards Customizing the Cisco Unity Bridge Platform Installing Cisco Unity Bridge Software Installing Optional Software Brooktrout Technology Voice-Fax Cards	Download this chapter Overview of Mandatory Tasks for Installing the Cisco Unity Bridge Download the complete book PDF Version of Entire Book (PDF - 2 MB) Table Of Contents Overview of Mandatory Tasks for Installing the Cisco Unity Bridge Overview of Mandatory Tasks for Installing the Cisco Unity Bridge Note If you are upgrading the Cisco Unity Bridge, refer instead to the Cisco Unity Bridge Networking Guide, Release 3.1 for upgrade instructions. Use the following high-level task list to install the Cisco Unity Bridge correctly. The tasks reference detailed instructions in the Cisco Unity Bridge Installation Guide, Release 3.1, and in other Cisco Unity Bridge documentation as noted. Follow the documentation for a successful installation. 1. Verify system requirements for the Bridge server. Refer to Cisco Unity Bridge 3.1 System Requirements, and Supported Hardware and Software at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps2237/prod_installation_guides_list.html. 2. Verify networking requirements. Refer to the "Bridge Networking Requirements" section of Cisco Unity Networking Options Requirements (With Microsoft Exchange) at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps2237/prod_installation_guides_list.html. 3. Obtain the latest Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server Service Pack and other required software, and extend the Active Directory schema so that Cisco Unity can store information needed for Bridge Networking, if applicable. See the "Preparing for the Cisco Unity Bridge Server Installation" chapter. 4. Verify analog connectivity, and set up the Bridge server. See the "Setting Up the Server" chapter. 5. Install Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server, and set up the logical drive for Bridge software, if applicable. See the "Installing the Operating System" chapter. 6. Install and configure the voice-fax card(s). See the "Installing and Configuring the Voice-Fax Cards" chapter. 7. Install required software components, and set up the Bridge server in the Windows networking environment. See the "Customizing the Cisco Unity Bridge Platform" chapter. 8. Obtain a license file for the Bridge server, install Bridge software, and install the License File wizard and the license file. See the "Installing Cisco Unity Bridge Software" chapter. 9. Install any optional software, including the Cisco Security Agent for Cisco Unity Bridge. See the "Installing Optional Software" chapter. 10. If you are installing a new Cisco Unity system and a new Bridge simultaneously, return to the "Overview of Mandatory Tasks for Installing Cisco Unity" chapter of the Cisco Unity Installation Guide to continue installing the Cisco Unity system and the Bridge correctly. Installation guides are available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps2237/prod_installation_guides_list.html. If you are adding the Bridge to an existing Cisco Unity system, set up Cisco Unity and the Bridge for networking. Refer to the "Task List: Setting Up Cisco Unity and the Bridge for Networking" section in the "Setting Up Cisco Unity and the Bridge for Networking" chapter of the Cisco Unity Bridge Networking Guide, Release 3.1. The guide is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps2237/products_feature_guides_list.html.
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