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Deploying Net Phone 3When installing a system involving a number of Net Phones, using server-based
configurations and/or copying of configuration files onto other PCs can improve the
on-going administration. This section describes three server-based configuration items
plus instructions for duplicating configuration data from one Net Phone onto other Net
Phones. Typically, a combination of these items is used for deploying multiple Net
Phones in your organization.
•Server-based Automatic Updates – Upgrades to Net Phone can be published on
the server. Each time a Net Phone client attempts to make a connection to the
server, its version is checked, when an update is available, this update may be
offered or forced to the user causing the client PC to be updated.
•Server-based Dial Plan – A Dial Plan for making calls and how to treat Caller ID
information is required for many Net Phone features. This can be a complex issue
for many users, thus having a server-based common definition administered and
tested by one person makes the settings for all other people. This makes it much
easier for each user.
•Server-based Net Phone COS – The Server controlled COS requires the Net
Phone configuration files to be stored on and used from the central server. This
allows the system administrator to setup a configuration, save it to the server, and
then have a group of Net Phones use that configuration from the server. Thus by
making a single configuration change, the system administrator can cause that
change take affect on all users (in the group).
•Copying Configuration Files to Other PCs – As an alternative to creating a
centralized COS or Dial Plan, it may be useful to create a configuration on one PC
and copy these configuration files from this PC to others being setup. This
operation saves time and may be practical for smaller installations.