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Deploying Net Phone 3
When 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.
