Introduction; Overview And Areas Of Use - Siemens optiPoint 410 S Administrator's Manual

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Introduction

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Overview and Areas of Use

Apart from the standard features users already expect from phones, what functions are impor-
tant for the successful operation of a communication solution?
The most important functions are mostly not implemented by the end users themselves. During
installation and configuration, however, they form a basis that enables phones to be tailored to
user requirements.
This is the decisive factor that shows whether the advantages of IP-based voice services can
also be suitably integrated in the overall solution - from the user to the service provider.
IP terminals offer a range of functions and characteristics that were unknown or technically im-
possible in analog or early digital system environments (for example, ISDN). But increased
product flexibility requires more complex technology. For this reason, it is essential that VoIP
devices be optimally configured for users while at the same time expenditure (costs, time, train-
ing) must be kept to a minimum for service providers.
Different scenarios have different requirements. However the following factors are critical for
all solutions:
Minimum network intervention or modification
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No inflexible or costly preconfiguration at the terminal
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No or minimum (one-off) user activities
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There are two main scenarios:
Scenario 1: Communication solutions for medium-size and large businesses
This scenario has the following characteristics:
A stronger focus on internal communication performance, in other words the company
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runs key IT components itself. A typical example of this scenario is a Siemens HiPath 8000
real-time communication system installed in a company's data center.
Medium to large installations (1000 - 10,000 subscribers).
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Trained personnel available (IT, LAN and server operation), company-performed mainte-
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nance or partial implementation of Managed Services.
The Deployment Service Tool (DLS) is best suited to this scenario. This tool enables optiPoint
terminals to be installed as plug-and-play devices and provides a range of high-performance
functions:
Administration of up to 10,000 subscribers
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