Querying CUCM via AXL – sample Python script
* Update: I re-formated the code below at ~4pm EDT on 2/28/2018 so if you copied and pasted the code prior to that time, you may have encountered errors. Python …
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Querying CUCM via AXL using Python scripts – Installing Python
I’ve been looking for a step-by-step process for installing and configuring Python to use with AXL requests on either of my laptops (MacOS and Windows), but haven’t had much success …
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Communications Manager ANI based call routing
Over the years, I’m sure we’ve all had requests to perform ANI based inbound call routing on Cisco Communications Manager. Prior to CUCM 8.x, this wasn’t possible within Communications Manager; …
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Rebooting CUCM servers, verifying system status and database replication
To preempt potential fallout from UC server reboots, I’ll outline the process for rebooting the servers, as well as verifying services states and database replication between the Publisher and subscriber …
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Installing CA Signed Certs on CUCM
Just a quick overview of the process for installing CA signed certs on CUCM. Certs can be signed for a public CA, which would essentially allow the certs to be …
Read MoreInformaCast Speakers – Network Requirements
Network requirements for InformaCast speakers: 10/100 Ethernet port with Power over Ethernet (802.3af), Class 2 or 3 (depending on speaker model). LED Signs require PoE+ (802.3at), Class 4. DHCP service …
Read MoreStreaming Multicast MOH (Music On Hold)
Music on hold – everyone takes for granted that their old digital PBX had a 3.5 mm Audio input jack for hooking up your mp3/music device for on hold music. …
Read MoreDownload Cisco IP Phone Config File from CUCM
Many times I’ve been asked by TAC to provide the config file of an IP phone from the tftp server. The easiest way I’ve found to do this is from …
Read MoreCallcentric VoIP with Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE)
Callcentric.com offers cheap ITSP services – unfortunately they don’t list Cisco endpoints (other than ATA) as a supported user agent. Lucky for you (and Me) Its entirely possible to …
Read MoreViewing File Sizes on Cisco UC Servers
If you need to view the file sizes on a Cisco UC filesystem (e.g. Communications Manager, or Contact Center Express), you can execute the following command: admin: file list tftp * …
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