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Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000
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The Deployment Process
The diagram below summarizes the tasks involved in the
deployment process. This chapter assumes that the appropriate
products have been ordered, and that you have done the
appropriate predeployment tasks.
Figure 4-1. The Deployment Process
This chapter discusses installing and configuring endpoints.
Identify the site's
communication needs
Determine the site's...
‰ Network topology
‰ Bandwidth
requirements
‰ Policies
‰ Dial plan (includes
services plan)
Install PathNavigator and
configure it without
configuring MGC services
and DID
Install MGCManager and
use it to configure MGC
In PathNavigator, configure
MGC services and DID
Install GMS with GDS
Install WebCommander
Configure GMS and
WebCommander
Install and configure
endpoints
Place test calls:
‰ IP to IP
‰ IP to ISDN
‰ ISDN to IP
‰ ISDN to ISDN
Pre-deployment Deployment Post-deployment