Re: apply config button on CallManager 7.1

mciarfello · ‎09-09-2009

Does anyone know what the apply config button on CallManager 7.1 REALLY does?

The release notes makes mention of a "seamless integration feature" but I can't find anything else.

Thanks

Rob Huffman · ‎09-09-2009

Hi Michael,

Synchronization of Configuration Settings

Description

Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 7.1(2) allows you to use a single button in Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration to synchronize various devices with the most recent configuration changes. This button gets called "Apply Config" when it is located on a configuration window and gets called "Apply Config to Selected" when it is located in a Find and List window. These buttons apply any outstanding configuration settings in the least-intrusive manner possible. (For example, some devices may not require a reset/restart to apply the configuration.)

Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration Configuration Tips

To synchronize a device with the most recent configuration changes, perform the following procedure.

Procedure

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Step 1 Navigate to one of the windows that are listed in Table 24. Table 24 lists all the windows in Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration, organized by menu, that provide the configuration synchronization function.

The Find and List window for the applicable items displays.

Step 2 Choose the search criteria to use.

Step 3 Click Find.

Step 4 The window displays a list of items that match the search criteria.

a. If the window shows a button that is called Apply Config to Selected, perform the following tasks (otherwise, proceed to b.):

-Check the check boxes next to the items that you want to synchronize. To choose all items in the window, check the check box in the matching records title bar.

-Click Apply Config to Selected.

-Proceed to Step 5.

b. If the window does not show a button that is called Apply Config to Selected, perform the following tasks:

-Click the item that you want to synchronize.

-The configuration window for the item that you clicked displays.

Make any additional configuration changes.

Click Save.

Click Apply Config.

Proceed to Step 5.

Step 5 The Apply Configuration Information dialog displays.

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Note The device(s) may need to restart for configuration changes to take effect.

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Click OK.

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Rob Huffman · ‎09-09-2009

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Table 24 Windows for Synchronizing

Configuration Settings

Navigation Path to Window Window Name

System Menu

System > Cisco Unified CM

Cisco Unified CM Configuration

System > Cisco Unified CM Group

Cisco Unified CM Group Configuration

System > Date/Time Group

Date/Time Group Configuration

System > Region

Region Configuration

System > Device Pool

Device Pool Configuration

System > Enterprise Parameters

Enterprise Parameters Configuration

System > Security > Phone Security Profile

Phone Security Profile Configuration

System > Security > SIP Trunk Security Profile

SIP Trunk Security Profile Configuration

Call Routing Menu

Call Routing > Dial Rules > SIP Dial Rules

SIP Dial Rule Configuration

Call Routing > Route Filter

Route Filter Configuration

Call Routing > Route Hunt > Route List

Find and List Route Lists

Call Routing > Route Hunt > Hunt List

Find and List Hunt Lists

Call Routing > Class of Control > Partition

Partition Configuration

Call Routing > Intercom > Intercom Route Partition

Intercom Partition Configuration

Call Routing > Intercom > Intercom Directory Number

Intercom Directory Number Configuration

Call Routing > Directed Call Park

Directed Call Park Configuration

Call Routing > Directory Number

Directory Number Configuration

Media Resources Menu

Media Resources > Annunciator

Find and List Annunciators

Media Resources > Conference Bridge

Find and List Conference Bridges

Media Resources > Media Termination Point

Find and List Media Termination Points

Media Resources > Music On Hold Server

Find and List Music On Hold Servers

Media Resources > Transcoder

Find and List Transcoders

Voice Mail Menu

Voice Mail > Cisco Voice Mail Port

Find and List Cisco Voice Mail Ports

Voice Mail > Voice Mail Profile

Voice Mail Profile Configuration

Device Menu

Device > CTI Route Point

Find and List CTI Route Points

Device > Gatekeeper

CTI Route Point Gatekeepers

Device > Gateway

Find and List Gateway

Device > Phone

Find and List Phones

Device > Trunk

Find and List Trunks

Device > Device Settings > Softkey Template

Softkey Template Configuration

Device > Device Settings > SIP Profile

SIP Profile Configuration

Device > Device Settings > Common Device Configuration

Common Device Configuration

Device > Device Settings > Common Phone Profile

Common Phone Profile Configuration

Application Menu

Application > Cisco Unified CM Attendant Console > Pilot Point

Find and List Pilot Points

GUI Changes

Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration added the "Apply Config" or "Apply Config to Selected" buttons to the windows that are listed in Table 24.

Service Parameter and Enterprise Parameter Changes

The Enterprise Parameters Configuration window (System > Enterprise Parameters) contains the "Apply Config" button.

-https://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/cucm/rel_notes/7_1_2/cucm-rel_notes-712a.html#wp1240661

Hope this helps!

Rob

mciarfello · ‎09-10-2009

Thanks Rob, that's a start.

Just have to figure out what changes would (traditionally) automatically restart the phone. (like DN page changes.)

What changes require a reset/restart instead of apply config. Sounds like apply config can be pressed 99% of the time and if a restart or a full reset is required then it will take care of that for you. But there's the question on the line config pages that would traditionally restart the phone without having to press anything.

Thanks for the reply.