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Introducing Cisco Configuration Professional 2.1

Submitted by ttrentler on Mon, 03/08/2010 - 18:54

 I recieved an email from Shankar Ramachandran the product manager at Cisco for Cisco Configuration Professional software.  Cisco has released version 2.1 of Cisco Configuration Professional.  This is the GUI management tool for Unified Communications Manager Express running on an ISR Router.

This new release adds support for the following features:

  • The new ISR G2 routers
  • Additional security feature configurations  like GETVPN
  • Wireless
  • Unified Communications  (CME, CUE, SRST, CME as SRST)
  • New interfaces such as 3G
  • Product performance

Some additional resources for CCP 2.1:

List of router platforms supported: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/net_mgmt/cisco_configuration_professiona...

Link to download CCP 2.1 image: http://tools.cisco.com/support/downloads/go/Redirect.x?mdfid=281795035

Global Knowledge 2010 IT Skills and Salary Report is out

Submitted by ttrentler on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 16:25

For those of you in the United States, You might be interested in the Global Knowledge 2010 IT Skills and Salary Report.

Announcing Availability of Cisco Configuration Assistant (CCA) v2.2.2

Submitted by marchern on Fri, 02/26/2010 - 17:36

Dear UC500.com Community,The Cisco Configuration Assistant( CCA) team is excited to announce the availability of the latest release of the product - CCA version 2.2.2. CCA is an easy to use interface for managing platforms within the Cisco Smart Business Communications System (SBCS) Solution. 
The major highlights in CCA v2.2.2 include some key quality improvements and new platform features: 
Key Quality Improvements in CCA v2.2.2 include:  

Cisco Kicks Off 3-Year, Zero Percent Financing For SMBs

Submitted by ttrentler on Fri, 02/12/2010 - 21:03

"Cisco is actively working with our channel partners to navigate the current economic challenges while investing for future growth," said Wendy Bahr, senior vice president of U.S.

Cisco End of Sale and End of Life notice for 7940G , 7960G and 7936 phones.

Submitted by ttrentler on Thu, 02/11/2010 - 16:32

It Looks like with a maintanance contract you can get support for these phones out to 2015.

The end-of-life notices for these phones can be found at the URL below:

Now Available to Order! Cisco Smart CallConnector Operator Console for the Smart Business Communications System

Submitted by marchern on Mon, 01/25/2010 - 23:55

Smart CallConnector Operator is a new component of the Cisco Unified CallConnector family. This Windows-based operator console application is designed specifically for the calling, messaging, and contact management requirements of small business attendant positions. Customers can deploy one or two consoles per UC 500 Series. Each console includes graphical call queuing, directory lookup for easy call handling, and fully customizable application and keyboard for fast call handling. 
 
Smart CallConnector Operator can now be ordered using normal ordering processes and is available in most countries; it is not available in Japan and Russia.  For Smart CallConnector Operator, use part number: L-SW-SCC-OPERATOR.  
 
The PAK ID for registering the product will typically be delivered via email within 2-3 days of the order being processed. For Small Business Pro Service 3 year software support use part number: CON-SBS-SVC3. 
 
Ordering and product information is available for Cisco employees on a new wiki page hosted on the community site at:
https://www.myciscocommunity.com/docs/DOC-13656
A partner page on the community site can be found at:
https://www.myciscocommunity.com/docs/DOC-14094
Find the datasheet at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/voicesw/ps6882/ps10585/data_sheet_c78-568488.html
Thanks for your support,
The SBCS Team

Office Manager Beta 3 minute survey - Win an IP Phone!

Submitted by marchern on Sat, 01/23/2010 - 11:17

UC500.com Community,
 

Cisco puts a router in Space

Submitted by ttrentler on Fri, 01/22/2010 - 16:04

What Cisco Certifications do I need to become an Astronaut?

The SBCS Video Contest is still open - Win A Cisco IP Phone!

Submitted by marchern on Tue, 01/12/2010 - 18:28

We are looking for some good videos of deployments for the Cisco Smart Business Communication System. We would like to showcase these videos in the Cisco Small Business Support Community. We are looking for unique usage of the Unified Communications features in the Cisco Unified Communications 500 System with Cisco IP Phones, Wireless LANs, Unified Call Connector, etc. Use of features should make an impact on the operations of the small business. Visit the Cisco Support Community for rules and eligibility:
 https://www.myciscocommunity.com/docs/DOC-8199
 
 
 The SBCS Team

MonitorView is available! Video Monitoring on your SPA525G phone

Submitted by marchern on Thu, 01/07/2010 - 20:19

 
UC500.com Community, 
 
The first phase of MonitorView Phone Video Monitoring solution is now available and supported for use with the following components:
 
1. SPA525G firmware 7.4.3
2. Cisco Small Business Video Camera WVC2300 and/or PVC 2300
3. SBCS 2.0 with Cisco Configuration Assistant (CCA) 2.2.1
 
Details on the configuration steps for initial deployments of MonitorView are posted below. The 2nd phase of Monitorview will include a configuration wizard in CCA 2.2.2 (FCS Feb/2010) to simplify the installation process.
 
https://www.myciscocommunity.com/docs/DOC-11631
 
Thanks for your support,
The SBCS Team

1811W Router

Submitted by mattmich11 on Wed, 12/23/2009 - 17:00

Hello I am new to this so bear with me. Can Call Mgr Express software be loaded on a 1811 router? Does the SDM software support ? Thanks
 
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New Software Introduction - Cisco Small Business Office Manager Beta, UC500

Submitted by marchern on Tue, 12/15/2009 - 01:55

UC500.com Community,
 
Cisco is pleased to announce the availability of Cisco Small Business Office Manager Beta (or Office Manager Beta), a new tool that enhances the end user experience and interaction with the SBCS solution.
 
Office Manager Beta offers a very simple way to change basic configuration options on the UC 500, such as call forward, SNR, remote access (VPN) and more!
 
Office Manager Beta is a "leave behind" tool. The Cisco Reseller installs it gets it ready to be used by the Office Administrator.
 
Office Manager Beta is fully compatible with the Cisco Configuration Assistant (CCA) version 2.2, and also includes a basic Video Viewer that allows you to automatically discover up to four Cisco PVC2300 or WVC2300 IP Cameras.
 

New Cisco SBCS 2.0 Voice over Wireless Deployment Guide has been released

Submitted by marchern on Fri, 12/11/2009 - 09:09

UC500.com Community,
 
Following the announcement of the new generation of SMB Pro Wireless Access Points, the AP541N Product Family, we have made exciting changes to the Voice over WiFi Reference Designs. Please visit the Product Resource page to donwload the updated document:
 
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps7293/products_implementation_desig...
 
Here is the direct URL to the actual PDF:
 
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/sbcs/deployment_guides/voi...
 
Release 2.0 of the Cisco Smart Business Communications System (SBCS), with its enhanced wireless capabilities, provides a fully integrated voice-over-wireless (Wi-Fi) solution that is simple to use, combines wired and wireless voice and data, and is delivered through trusted local partners.
 
This deployment guide discusses:

  • SBCS 2.0 voice over Wi-Fi solution components and features
  • Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series platforms (all models and SKUs).
  • Wireless Access Points (APs). Cisco UC 520W and UC 540W platforms with integrated wireless capability or Cisco Small Business Pro AP541N Dual-band Single-radio access points.
  • Wireless IP Phones. Cisco SPA 525G IP phones operating in Wireless- G mode or Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone Models 7921G and 7925G.
  • Supported reference designs for SBCS voice-over-wireless deployments, including target customers, features and benefits, components, design characteristics, limitations, and caveats.
  • Steps required for initial installation and configuration using Cisco Configuration Assistant (CCA) Release 2.2 and later.
  • Administrative tasks that may be required after initial installation.

 
The SBCS Team

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