TEHO – Tail End Hop Off

Tail End Hop Off (TEHO) refers to routing long-distance calls across the VoIP network and dropping them off to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), as a local call, at a remote gateway. In TEHO situations, you can reduce the configuration complexity from the need to configure N2 entities to needing only N entities. The [...]

Cisco Voice Gateways

Gateways provide a number of methods for connecting an IP telephony network to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), a legacy PBX, or key systems. Gateways range from specialized, entry-level and stand-alone voice gateways to high-end, feature-rich integrated router and Cisco Catalyst gateways. Cisco access gateways enable Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Unified CM) to communicate [...]

IPexpert Vol 1 – Lab 1a Overview

Over the last 2 weeks I have been working my way through the IPX Vol 1. Reason I have decided to stick to IPX for technology focussed labs is that they are more aligned with the actual blueprint. Lab 1a covers the Implementation of Campus Infrastructure: VLAN DHCP TFTP NTP IPX suggests that you complete the [...]

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP

DHCP is used by hosts on the network to obtain initial configuration information, including IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and TFTP server address. DHCP eases the administrative burden of manually configuring each host with an IP address and other configuration information. DHCP also provides automatic reconfiguration of network devices when they are moved between [...]

Cisco 360 Learning Program for CCIE Voice

In response to sharply increasing market demand for advanced video and collaboration solutions, Cisco is pleased to announce the release of two forthcoming Video specialist certifications and the new Cisco 360 Learning Program for CCIE® Voice. The Cisco TelePresence Installation and Cisco TelePresence Solutions Specialist certifications offer IT professionals and students a career opportunity to [...]

Database Communication Error in CUCM 7

First time I ran into this issue was back when I was changing the IP addresses of my CUCM Pub and Sub to match the IPX workbooks. While building the VMs, I did not realize and assigned the home network IP subnet 192.168.x.x to these servers. When I changed the IPs, all hell broke lose [...]

CUCM 7.x GUI Menu Options

CUCM 7.x comes with a very neatly designed GUI. Rather than putting everything on one page, Cisco has grouped them into diferent categories to make navigation easier for Voice admin. The dropdown menu on the top right corner of the screen lets you switch between differen subsystems within the CUCM 7.x. Each subsystem has its own [...]

Status Update: Nov 2nd 2009

It has been 2 weeks since I last updated my strategy. Time has been flying and with schedule at work I was not able to really get the things going. After comparing IPX and INE Voice Workbook 1, I have decided that INE’s style will suite my studies since I have seen them before and [...]

Status Update: Oct 18th 2009

Last week or so has been very hectic trying to balance work and setting up the CCIE Voice Home Lab. I had everything ready to go and yesterday while setting up my PSTN/WAN router I realized that the T1 crossover cables I ordered were bad. So much for trying to avoid more work. I ended [...]

Passed CCIE Voice Written & Lab Scheduled

As most of you know that I was not able to get a spot for CCIE R&S  attempt and decided to put R&S on hold and work on CCIE Voice due to the upcoming Cisco Voice projects at work. I started studying for CCIE Voice Written about 2 months ago. It was a great learning [...]