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 software 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.

Scenario overview

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.

Scenario overview

This is the service scenario using XML files

Scenario 3: Self care model – with centralized management

Scenario overview

This is the Self care model – with centralized management - scenario using XML files

Scenario 4: Self care model – no centralized management

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Scenario overview

This is the Self care model – no centralized management - scenario