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Lucent Technologies CentreVu Call Management System Release 3 Version 8 Software Installation And Setup Manual
Lucent Technologies CentreVu Call Management System Release 3 Version 8 Software Installation And Setup Manual
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Glossary CentreVu® CMS R3V8 Software Installation and Setup GL-5 ExceptionA type of activity on the ACD which falls outside of the limits the customer has defined. An exceptional condition is defined in the CMS Exceptions subsystem, and usually indicates abnormal or unacceptable performance on the ACD (by agents, splits or skills, VDNs, vectors, trunks, or trunk groups). Expert Agent Distribution (EAD)A call queued for a skill will go to the most idle agent (primary skill agent). Agents who are idle and have secondary agent skills will receive the call queued for a skill if there are no primary agents available. Expert Agent Selection (EAS)An optional feature that bases call distribution on agent skill (such as language capability). EAS matches the skills required to handle a call to an agent who has at least one of the skills required. Forecast ReportsThese reports display expected call traffic and agent or trunk group requirements for the customer’s call center for a particular day or period in the future. Gigabyte (GB)One gigabyte equals 2 30 bytes (1073741824 bytes). Hand-Shaking LogicA format used to initiate a data connection between two data module devices. Hard DiskA device that stores operating systems, programs, and data files. High Speed Serial Interface (HSI)The HSI controller card is a 4-port serial communications card. Each of the four ports is used for a single physical X.25 link. It is an add-on package that is needed by CMS for multiple ACDs. Historical DatabaseContains intrahour records for up to 62 days in the past, daily records for up to 5 years in the past, and weekly or monthly records for up to 10 years for each CMS-measured agent, split or skill, trunk, trunk group, vector, and VDN. Historical ReportsReports that display past ACD data for various agent, split or skill, trunk, trunk group, vector, or VDN activities. Host ComputerA computer that is attached to a network and provides services other than simply acting as a store-and-forward processor or communication switch. The Sun* SPARCserver† or Sun Enterprise‡ 3000 computer is your host computer and hosts the CMS application software. *Sun is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. † SPARCserver is a trademark of SPARC International, Inc. ‡ Enterprise is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Glossary CentreVu® CMS R3V8 Software Installation and Setup GL-6 Host NameA name that you (or your system administrator) assign to your system unit to uniquely identify it to the Solaris 7 operating system (and also to the network). Hung SystemA system that does not respond to input from the keyboard or mouse. ITUSee International Telecommunications Union (ITU) INFORMIX *A relational database management system used to organize CMS data. An add-on software package needed by CMS. InstallThe procedures used to set up the hardware and software of a computer, terminal, printer, and modem so that they can be used. Installing often includes customizing the system for a particular situation or user. InterfaceA common boundary between two systems or pieces of equipment. International Telecommunica-tions Union (ITU)Formerly the Consultative Committee for International Telephony and Telegraphy (CCITT). An international organization that sets communications standards. Internet Protocol (IP)An integral part of the internet communication protocol system (see Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol [TCP/IP]). The IP provides the routing mechanism of the TCP/IP. See also Network Address. LAPBSee Link Access Procedure Balanced (LAPB) Link Access Procedure Balanced (LAPB)The ITU standard error correction protocol used on most current X.25 packet switching networks. LinkA transmitter-receiver channel or system that connects two locations. Log InThe process of gaining access to a system by entering a user name and, optionally, a password. Log OutThe process of exiting from a system. Logical UnitThe term used to refer to a peripheral device such as a disk drive. MeasuredA term that means an ACD element (agent, split or skill, trunk, trunk group, vector, VDN) has been identified to CMS for collection of data. *INFORMIX is a registered trademark of Informix Software, Inc.
Glossary CentreVu® CMS R3V8 Software Installation and Setup GL-7 Megabyte (MB)One megabyte equals 2 20 bytes (1048576 bytes). MenuA list of items from which the user can select one. A menu cannot be moved or sized and does not count in the user window count. Multi-user ModeA mode of CMS in which any administered CMS user can log into CMS. Data continues to be collected if data collection is “on.” Network AddressA unique number assigned to each system on a network, consisting of the network number and the system number. Also known as Internet Address or Internet Protocol (IP) address. Network HubHardware that connects a computer to a Network Terminal Server (NTS). Network Terminal Server (NTS)A hardware terminal that connects to the Network Hub via cabling. The NTS provides 50-pin switch champ connectors used to attach 64 serial devices using the patch panel cables and patch panels. Network Terminal Server Patch PanelHardware that has ports for connecting serial peripheral devices (for example, printers, terminals and modems). The NTS patch panel connects to the NTS via PBX-Champ cabling. Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM)A random access memory (RAM) system that holds its contents when external power is lost. NTSSee Network Terminal Server (NTS) NVRAMSee Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM) Open WindowA window that remains open because the user has not yet closed it with the “Exit” Screen Label Key (SLK). An open window becomes the current window when it initially appears on the screen or when the user makes it the current window using the “Current” SLK. Operating System (OS)The software that controls and allocates the resources, such as memory, disk storage, and the screen display for the computer. PartitionsSections of the hard disk that are used to store an operating system and data files or programs. By dividing the disk into partitions, you can use the space allocated in a more efficient and organized manner.
Glossary CentreVu® CMS R3V8 Software Installation and Setup GL-8 PasswordA character string that is associated with a user name. Provides security for a user account. Desktop computers require you to type a password when you log into the system, so that no unauthorized person can use your system. Port (I/O Port)A designation of the location of a circuit that provides an interface between the system and lines and/or trunks. Primary SkillAn agent will handle calls to many skills before calls to secondary skills. See “Agent Skill” in this Glossary. Primary WindowThe first window opened in response to a menu selection. A primary window may also generate another user window (secondary window). A primary window can be moved, sized, or scrolled, and counts in the window count. PrinterA physical device that takes electronic signals, interprets them, and prints them on paper. Processor Interface (PI)A hardware device on the Generic 3i switches that prepares and sends architecture messages to other switches or application adjuncts. QICQuarter-Inch Cartridge Recommended Standard (RS)Any one of several Electronic Industries Association (EIA) standards commonly used in U.S. electronic applications. Refresh RateThe number of seconds CMS should wait for each update of the real-time report data. A user’s fastest allowable refresh rate is defined in the User Permissions — User Data window as a minimum refresh rate. The default refresh rate when a user brings up the report input window is the administered minimum refresh rate plus 15 seconds. RISCReduced Instruction Set Computer. A computer architecture that reduces chip complexity by using a simpler instruction set. RISC keeps instruction size constant, bans the indirect addressing mode, and retains only those instructions that can be overlapped and made to execute in one machine cycle or less. RSSee Recommended Standard (RS) RS-422A balanced electrical interface (for example, RS-422 has a positive and a negative voltage). This interface is used by the HSI card.
Glossary CentreVu® CMS R3V8 Software Installation and Setup GL-9 RS-449A 37-pin physical interface used by the HSI card. SBusThe Input/Output bus for the Sun SPARCserver and Enterprise computers. Provides slots for additional cards (for example, HSI Controller Card). SBus Expansion SubsystemA peripheral device attached to a computer system. The SBus expansion subsystem provides three additional SBus slots and space for two optional SCSI hard disk drives. The SBus expansion subsystem consists of the following: the SBus expansion chassis, the expansion adapter card (in the computer system), and the SBus expansion subsystem cable. Screen Labeled Key (SLK)The first eight function keys at the top of the keyboard that correspond to the screen labels at the bottom of the terminal screen. The screen labels indicate the function each key performs. SCSISee Small Computer System Interface SCSI BusAn industry standard peripheral bus that is used to connect intelligent peripherals to a computer. It uses a daisy-chained cabling arrangement that originates at the Host Adapter to interconnect up to seven intelligent peripheral controllers on the bus. The Sun SPARCserver computer uses a fast SCSI-2 implementation. SCSI IDEach tap on the SCSI bus is required to have a unique identification or address, which is the SCSI ID. The ID is set by a switch located on each controller. In a Lucent Technologies’ implementation, the Host Adapter card (with a SCSI ID of 7) is preset. The remainder can be set with external devices “push buttons.” Users never have to open a chassis or touch a circuit-board switch. SCSI Single-Ended BusA version of the SCSI bus designed to minimize cost and space. Cable lengths up to 6 meters are supported. It is not compatible with the differential version of the SCSI bus. Secondary SkillAn agent will handle secondary skill calls after primary skill calls. See “Agent Skill” in this Glossary. Secondary WindowA user window that is generated from a primary window. Secondary windows can be moved, sized, or scrolled and do not count in the user window count. Serial Asynchronous Interface/PCIA card that provides access to eight serial ports by connecting to an eight-port patch panel.
Glossary CentreVu® CMS R3V8 Software Installation and Setup GL-10 Single-User ModeA CMS mode in which only one person can log into CMS. Data collection continues if data collection is “on.” This mode is required to change some CMS administration. SkillIn relationship to the call center, think of skill as a specific customer need or requirement, or perhaps a business need of the call center. SQLSee Structured Query Language (SQL) SlotAn electronic connection designed to receive a module or a printed circuit board (such as a Single In-line Memory Module [SIMM] or a frame buffer board). Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)A hardware interface that allows the connection of peripheral devices (such as hard disks, tape drives and CD-ROM drives) to a computer system. SplitA group of extensions that receive special-purpose calls in an efficient, cost-effective manner. Normally, calls to a split arrive over one or a few trunk groups. Storage DeviceA hardware device that can receive data and retain it for subsequent retrieval. Such devices cover a wide range of capacities and speeds of access. Structured Query Language (SQL)A language used to interrogate and process data in a relational database. SQL commands can be used to interactively work with a database or can be embedded within a programming language to interface to a database. SubmenuA menu that appears as a result of a menu selection. All menu selections followed by a “>” have submenus. SubsystemEach CMS main menu selection (for example, Reports, Dictionary, System Setup, Exceptions, and so on), along with Timetable and Shortcut, is referred to as a subsystem of the Call Management System throughout this document. Sun Enterprise SystemA series of host computer systems manufactured by Sun Microsystems Inc. The Sun Enterprise 3000 or 3500 computer is a platform used to support CentreVu® CMS R3V6 and later versions as a replacement for the discontinued Sun SPARCserver 10/20 platforms.
Glossary CentreVu® CMS R3V8 Software Installation and Setup GL-11 Sun SPARCserver ComputerA host computer that is attached to a network and provides services other than simply acting as a store-and-forward processor or communication switch. For CMS R3V6, the Sun SPARCserver 5 is available for new installations. See Sun Enterprise systems above for replacement information. Super-userA user with full access privileges on a system, unlike a regular user whose access to files and accounts is limited. SwitchA private switch system providing voice-only or voice and data communications services (including access to public and private networks) for a group of terminals within a customer’s premises. SyntaxThe format of a command line. SystemA general term for a computer and its software and data. Ta pA tap is any intelligent (microprocessor-based) controller connected to the SCSI bus. Tape CartridgeA magnetic piece of hardware that is used as a storage unit for data. The SCSI QIC-150, SCSI QIC 2.5-GB, SCSI 4-8 SLR, 8mm 5-GB, 8mm 14-GB, and 8mm 20/40-GB tape cartridges are used to back up and copy data for the platform. TCP/IPSee Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) TSCTechnical Service Center. The Lucent organization that provides technical support for Lucent products. Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)A communications protocol that provides interworking between dissimilar systems. It is the de facto standard for UNIX systems. TrunkA telephone line that carries calls between two switches, between a Central Office (CO) and a switch, or between a CO and a phone. Trunk GroupA group of trunks that are assigned the same dialing digits — either a phone number or a Direct Inward Dialing (DID) prefix. UNIX SystemThe operating system on the computer on which CMS runs. A user can access the UNIX system from the “Commands” SLK. SUN uses Solaris as its UNIX operating system.
Glossary CentreVu® CMS R3V8 Software Installation and Setup GL-12 User IDThe login ID for a CMS user. User NameA combination of letters, and possibly numbers, that identifies a user to the system. User WindowA window the user can move, size, or scroll. It may contain input fields, reports, or help information. VDNSee Vector Directory Number (VDN) VectorA list of steps that process calls in a user-defined manner. The steps in a vector can send calls to splits, play announcements and/or music, disconnect calls, give calls a busy signal, or route calls to other destinations. Calls enter vector processing by way of VDNs, which may have received calls from assigned trunk groups, from other vectors, or from extensions connected to the switch. Vector Directory Number (VDN)An extension number that is used in ACD software to permit calls to connect to a vector for processing. A VDN is not assigned an equipment location; it is assigned to a vector. A VDN can connect calls to a vector when the calls arrive over an assigned automatic-in trunk group or when calls arrive over a dial-repeating (DID) trunk group, and the final digits match the VDN. The VDN by itself may be dialed to access the vector from any extension connected to the switch. Write PermissionA mode of CMS that allows the CMS user to add, modify, or delete data and execute processes. Write permission is granted from the User Permissions subsystem. X.25An ITU communications protocol standard for packet switching networks that typically operates at 56 Kbps or less. An add-on software package that allows CMS to communicate with the switch using X.25 protocol.
Index CentreVu® CMS R3V8 Software Installation and Setup IN-1 Index A Acceptance Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 ACD Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Administer NTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-171 Remote Console Port . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-167 Switch LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-127 TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-127 Administration Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-123 Assigning Customer Passwords . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-1, 1-3 Aurora Ports Card Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47 Authorizations EAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-118 External Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-118 Feature Packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-118 Forecasting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-118 Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-118 Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-118 B Backup CMS Maintenance Backup. . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 CMSADM File System Backup. . . . . . 2-181, 4-3 Bay Networks Annex NTS Drivers . . . . . . . . 2-51 C Checking Installed Solaris Patches. . . . . . . . 5-12 CMS Checking Installed Solaris Patches . . . . . . 5-12 Install Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-105 Maintenance Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Patches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-108 Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-134 Interactively from a Terminal . . . . . . . 2-135 Using UNIX System Flat File . . . . . . . 2-148 Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-105 Software Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Supplemental Services. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-103 Test Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9, 3-10 Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-2 Customer Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Customer Turnover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Acceptance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Acceptance Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 Assigning Customer Passwords . . . . . . . . 3-14 System Country and Time Zones . . . . . . . 3-4 Testing ACD Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Testing CMS Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10Customer Turnover, (continued) Testing Connection to TSC. . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Verifying System Date and Time . . . . . . . . 3-2 D Data Storage Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-124 Date and Time Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Default Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-134 Devices not Recognized. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Disk I/O Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Partitioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Recognition Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-95 Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-2 E EAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-118 Editing /etc/defaultrouter File . . . . . . . . . . 2-134 Editing /etc/hosts File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-132 EEPROM Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 External Call History Authorize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-118 Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-161 F Feature Authorizations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-118 Feature Packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-161 External Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-161 Forecasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-157 Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-118 Set Authorizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-118 Finding Misplaced X.25 Password. . . . . . . . 5-12 Flat File CMS Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-148 Example of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-150, 2-151 Forecasting Authorize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-118 Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-157 G Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GL-1 Graphics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-118 H Helplines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Hosts File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-132 HSI/P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42 HSI/S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40
Index CentreVu® CMS R3V8 Software Installation and Setup IN-2 I INFORMIX ILS 2.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-76 Install. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-67 Install ILS 2.11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-76 Install Runtime ESQL 9.14. . . . . . . . . . . 2-73 Install SE 7.22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-71 Install SQL 7.20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68 Runtime ESQL 9.14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-73 SE 7.22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-71 Setting Up the Environment . . . . . . . . . . 2-68 SQL 7.20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68 Install External Call History. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-161 Feature Packages . . . . . . . . . . .2-157, 2-161 Forecasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-157 HSI/P Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42 HSI/S Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40 INFORMIX ILS 2.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-76 INFORMIX Runtime ESQL 9.14. . . . . . . . 2-73 INFORMIX SE 7.22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-71 INFORMIX SQL 7.20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68 NTS Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51 ODBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-111 SAI/P Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 Installation-Related Problems . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Checking Installed Solaris Patches . . . . . . 5-12 Solve X.25 License Install Problems. . . . . . 5-11 Using Pkgchk Command . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 International Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 IP Addresses for NTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-172 L LAN Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-127 Private Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-128 Public Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-129 Remote Switch Network . . . . . . . . . . . 2-130 Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Local Console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 M Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 CMS Maintenance Backup . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Metadevice Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Missing Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 N Network Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-132 NTS Administer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-171 Install Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51 P Partitioning Hard Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-31, 3-14 Patches CMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-108 Solaris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-86 Pkgchk Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Publications Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-2 R Reasons for Reissue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-1 Recognition Errors on Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-95 Redirect Remote Console Port . . . . . . .2-167, 3-5 Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-2 Remote Access Port Redirecting To Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Remote Console Administer the Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-167 Redirecting the Port . . . . . . . . . . .2-167, 3-5 Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . 2-167 Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-168 Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Roles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Root Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 S SAI/P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 Set Authorizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-118 Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Set Up CMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-134 Interactively from a Terminal . . . . . . . 2-135 Using a UNIX System Flat File . . . . . . 2-148 Data Storage Parameters . . . . . . . . . . 2-124 NTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-171 Remote Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-167 Switch LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-127 TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-127 Setting Up Network Interface . . . . . . . . . . 2-132 Setup Methods Interactively from a Terminal . . . . . . . . . 2-135 Using a UNIX System Flat File. . . . . . . . 2-148 Setup Scripts Solstice DiskSuite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-88 Software Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Software Installation Aurora Ports Card Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47 Bay Networks Annex NTS Drivers . . . . . . . 2-51