XML deployment scenario overview

These are XML deployment scenarios for optiPoint 410/420 S phones, etc.

Benefits

 * No action required on user side (Plug & Call).
 * Phones automatically retrieve configuration data when connecting to the LAN.
 * Allows complete (i.e. phone / user individual) deployment – and individual service/updates through the lifecycle.
 * FTP or HTTPS protocol works in NAT environment.
 * Automatic software maintenance through the lifecycle.

Prerequisites

 * One-time pre-configuration of the LAN (DHCP option 43, e.g. on network server or CPE) – a potential limitation in SOHO environment.
 * Generating the configuration files (before) installing the phones – may require minor integration work in the system management / CMR system.
 * Logistics: Scanning of MAC addressing from the phone box / deploying of phones assigned to a particular user.

Benefits

 * Only minor efforts for providing centralized configuration data (e.g. no MAC address related logistics – system wide data only).
 * Minor security requirements on processing the configuration files.
 * FTP or HTTPS protocol works in NAT environment.
 * Best if combined with other service offerings, e.g. network analysis / network setup - which require initial expert visit on user site.

Prerequisites

 * Initial on-site visit of a service / level 1 technician.
 * DHCP option 43 helpful, but not necessarily required.

Scenario 4: Self care model – no centralized management

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