Chapter 1 Planning for Personal Assistant

Creating Server Clusters

•Whether you enable automatic failover for Personal Assistant server redundancy. Failover ensures that if a server goes down, another server takes over the responsibilities of the failed server. If you configure failover, you should enable only half of the ports that would otherwise be supported on a server.

•The number of Cisco CallManager clusters in your network, and the distribution of WAN links between them.

Because you can easily add and remove servers from a cluster, you do not have to be precise on your first estimate. As users become familiar with Personal Assistant, and their use of Personal Assistant increases, you can add servers to accommodate the increased usage.

Estimated Number of Simultaneous Sessions

Table 1-2explains the estimated number of simultaneous sessions supported on each server platform, based on server model and session type. However, depending on your particular system usage, these values can vary considerably. Use the information in Table 1-2as a starting point to estimate your server needs.

Table 1-2 Estimated Number of Simultaneous Sessions

 

MCS-7825 Series

 

MCS-7835 Series

 

Server Installation

 

 

 

 

Interceptor Ports1

Media Ports2

Interceptor Ports1

Media Ports2

Personal Assistant server and

50 sessions

24 sessions

70 sessions

36 sessions

speech-recognition server installed

 

 

 

 

on different systems

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Personal Assistant server and

22 sessions

20 sessions

30 sessions

24 sessions

speech-recognition server installed

 

 

 

 

on the same system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.We recommend that you estimate approximately 25 users per session using interceptor ports.

2.We recommend that you estimate approximately 50 users per session using media ports.

When evaluating the information in Table 1-2, keep in mind that:

•Media port sessions indicate how many simultaneous sessions use speech-recognition features such as dialing by name, browsing voice mail, and initiating conference calls. In these sessions, users are directly interacting with Personal Assistant.

•Interceptor port sessions indicate how many simultaneous sessions involve Personal Assistant intercepting incoming calls for users. In these sessions, once users have configured their dial rules, they do not directly interact with Personal Assistant. Personal Assistant seamlessly routes the incoming calls based on the dial rules.

•As an initial guideline, we recommend that you estimate approximately 25 users per call-interception session, and approximately 50 users per speech-recognition session.

•These estimates represent the system capacities and might not necessarily reflect the number of licenses you have purchased.

Using the Session Estimates in Your Planning

To estimate how many ports you need to support your users, consider the following example:

1.Determine the number of users, for example 1750.

Cisco Personal Assistant 1.4 Installation and Administration Guide

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1.4 specifications

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One of the standout features of Cisco Systems 1.4 is its enhanced security protocols. With cyber threats on the rise, Cisco has integrated advanced security measures, including end-to-end encryption and improved threat detection measures. These features help organizations safeguard their data against breaches and unauthorized access, a critical concern in today’s digital age.

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Moreover, Cisco Systems 1.4 supports the latest networking technologies, including Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV). These technologies enable greater flexibility in network management, allowing organizations to adapt quickly to changing requirements and optimize their resources effectively.

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In summary, Cisco Systems 1.4 stands out with its robust security features, advanced automation capabilities, seamless collaboration tools, support for modern networking technologies, and superior scalability. Collectively, these characteristics position this version as a formidable solution for modern networking challenges, fostering innovation and efficiency in various industries.
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