XML deployment scenario overview

Scenario 1 Plug & Call

Benefits

• No action required on user side (Plug & Call)
• Phones automatically retrieve configuration data when connecting to the LAN
• Allows complete (i.e. phone / user individual) deployment – and individual service/updates through the lifecycle
• FTP or HTTPS protocol works in NAT environment
• Automatic SW maintenance through the lifecycle

Prerequisites:

• One-time pre-configuration of the LAN (DHCP option 43, e.g. on network server or CPE) – a potential limitation in SOHO environment
• Generating the configuration files (before) installing the phones – may require minor integration work in the system management / CMR system
• Logistics: Scanning of MAC addressing from the phone box / deploying of phones assigned to a particular user

This is the plug&call scenario using XML files

Scenario 2 Service model

Benefits

• Only minor efforts for providing centralized configuration data (e.g. no MAC address related logistics – system wide data only)
• Minor security requirements on processing the configuration files
• FTP or HTTPS protocol works in NAT environment
• Best if combined with other service offerings, e.g. network analysis / network setup - which require initial expert visit on user site

Prerequisites:

• Initial on-site visit of a service / level 1 technician
• DHCP option 43 helpful, but not necessarily required

This is the service scenario using XML files