Chapter 1: Cisco Unified Communications Manager Architecture [Video]

This lesson introduces and describes the role, architecture, hardware and software requirements, and the licensing model of the CUCM.

Chapter Objectives

Upon completing this chapter, you will have an understanding of the CUCM architecture and be able to meet the following objectives:

• Describe the components of a Cisco Unified Communications solution and each component’s functionality.

• Describe the architecture and role of CUCM.

• Describe the hardware requirements for CUCM.

• Describe the characteristics of the CUCM operating system.

• Describe the characteristics of the CUCM database and how it provides redundancy.

• Describe the licensing model of CUCM.

• Describe how to calculate, verify, and add license units to CUCM.

CUCM Overview

Cisco Unified Communications (UC) is an IP-based communications system integrating voice, video, data, and mobility products and applications. It enables more effective, secure communications and can transform the way in which we communicate. UC represents a communications paradigm shift like that of the invention of the telegraph. UC removes the geographic barriers of effective communications through the use …