Nortel Networks BCM1000 Chapter Auxiliary requirements, Computer specifications, Security changes

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Chapter 3

Auxiliary requirements

You require a personal computer to run the Business Communications Manager Unified Manager application. You use Unified Manager to configure and manage the Business Communications Manager system through an internet link between your computer and the Business Communications Manager. To work with the Unified Manager, you require an internet connection with the correct browser setup.

This chapter describes the computer and internet specifications. The Programming Operations Guide describes in detail how to log on to the Unified Manager and how to configure the system using Unified Manager.

Computer specifications

These are the minimum computer specifications you need to run the Business Communications Manager Unified Manager:

•133 MHz Pentium CPU (or compatible)

•64 MB RAM

•10 MB disk space available

•screen resolution of 1024 x 768

•monitor large enough to support the screen resolution (suggested size: 17 inches)

•operating system: minimum — Windows 95/98, or NT, 2000 or the Millennium version, Windows XP

Note: The ideal display setting for a monitor using Unified Manager is 1280 x 1024.

Unified Manager is a web-based application that runs off the BCM1000 computer. Therefore, you take up minimal space on your computer and you can run multiple applications on your computer. We recommend that you use Windows NT or 2000 to ensure optimal performance with the Unified Manager.

Security changes

Business Communications Manager 3.5 introduced a number of security enhancements with the addition of a security layer to the programing. One change that particularly affects maintenance procedures is the shift from the Telnet interface to using a secure interface (SSH-based) to access the text-based Unified Manager menus from a computer connecting to the Business Communications Manager over a LAN, for instance when you want to initialize a new hard disk. Connecting to the BCM1000 through a serial or crossover cable configuration is not affected by this change.

Installation and Maintenance Guide