Cisco CIPT2 8.0: Multisite Deployment Issues and Solutions Overview

Overview/Description
In a multisite Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) deployment, special requirements exist that are not necessary in single-site deployments. Deploying Cisco Unified Communications solutions among multiple sites requires an appropriate dial plan, adequate bandwidth between sites, implementation of quality of service (QoS), and a design that can survive IP WAN failures. To successfully deploy a multisite CUCM solution, you need to understand the issues and be aware of their possible solutions. This course discusses the issues in a multisite CUCM deployment, including selective public switched telephone network (PSTN) access and tail-end hop-off (TEHO). Information on how to solve issues that arise in multisite deployments is also provided.

Target Audience
Anyone wishing to obtain the Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP Voice designation that validates the skills and knowledge required in order to create a voice solution that is transparent, scalable, and manageable. Established IT professionals with a good understanding of networking and Cisco technology, the basics of digital interfaces, PSTN, and VoIP, fundamental knowledge of converged voice and data networks, and the ability to configure Cisco IOS gateways with traditional and VoIP call legs. Candidates who have completed the Cisco Certified Network Associate Voice (CCNA Voice) Certification which is obtained by completing the Introducing Cisco Voice and Unified Communications Administration 640-461 (ICOMM) v8.0 exam. Candidates who have completed the Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Part 1 (CIPT1) v8.0 (642-447) exam.

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Cisco CIPT2 8.0: Multisite Deployment Issues and Solutions Overview

identify quality issues that can arise in multisite deployments

identify bandwidth issues that can occur in multisite deployments

identify availability issues that can occur in multisite deployments

describe dial plan considerations for multisite deployments

describe PSTN requirements that make it difficult to implement dial plans in international deployments

recognize the dial plan scalability issues that can occur in large deployments

recognize how QoS solves quality issues in multisite deployments

describe methods for conserving bandwidth on IP WANs

describe how you can use multicast MOH from branch router flash to reduce the bandwidth required on the IP WAN

choose an appropriate alternative to multicast MOH from branch router flash

describe alternatives to Multicast MOH from branch router flash

describe the operation of survivability and availability features in multisite deployments

identify solutions for dial plan issues in multisite deployments

recognize the advantages of globalized call routing for international multisite deployments

recognize how a Cisco Unified Border Element can solve NAT and security solutions in multisite deployments