Thanks Guys,
I’m also working on Cisco partner and I have the knowhow of each
system alone and some systems together, I just preferred to get your
recommendations for the order of the implementation stages, what can be done
offline and what needs a downtime, what can be done in parallel and what needs
others systems to be completed first, and general advices based on your broad
experience and hands on for similar situations. At least on separate parts of
the implementation.
Many Thanks.
Best Regards
Ahmed Abd EL-Rahman
Senior Network Engineer
From: James Buchanan [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 5:42 PM
To: Heim, Dennis
Cc: Ahmed Abd EL-Rahman; [email protected]
Subject: Re: [cisco-voip] UC Cluster Upgrade Implementation Query
I would agree with Dennis. Engage with a Cisco partner who can deliver on this.
Several of us represent reputable Cisco partners and I'm sure would be happy
for your business.
Thanks,
James
On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 10:32 AM, Heim, Dennis
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That is incredible complex. We are here to provide some assistance and
guidance, but for something that complex there are too many variables to give a
real estimate/process. My recommendation is to have some conversations with a
UC Master Certificated Cisco Partner in your area and provide you actual
deliverable documents.
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On Behalf Of Ahmed Abd EL-Rahman
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 8:43 AM
To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Subject: [cisco-voip] UC Cluster Upgrade Implementation Query
Hi All,
I’m seeking your professional advice regarding the following request,
I need an implementation plan (or in simple words ordered sequence for the
implementation steps with a focus on the downtime needed), here is what I have
in terms of UC cluster components:
• CUCM V 8.6.2 which will be upgraded to V10.5 and will be virtualized
on UCS Blade servers (2 blades), they have a Pub and a Sub on the HQ which will
have the 2 Blades and 2 other Subs in a remote site, I’m planning to use the
prime collaboration deployment for this upgrade.
• UCCX V9.0.2 on a physical 7825I4 MCS server which to be also upgraded
to V10.X and virtualized on the Blade server.
• A new installation for cisco unified Communications Manager IM and
Presence V10.X on the Blades, which will replace an old Cisco Unified Personal
Communicator V 8.5.
• A new installation of WebEx Meeting Server on the Blades which will
replace an old Cisco Meeting Place Express V2.1.
• A new installation of Cisco Paging Server on the Blades.
• A new installation of Cisco Expressway System.
• An upgrade and virtualization for Unity Connection V8.5 currently on
MCS servers to V 10.X on the Blades.
• An Upgrade for Unity Connection V8.6 currently virtualized on UCS
server in remote site to V10.X on the same UCS servers on the remote site.
• Upgrading Unity Express V 8.0.3 in different remote sites routers to
latest 8.6.X version to be compatible with the new CUCM version 10.5 without
any other modification to the CUE which handle both AA and VM features for
these remote sites.
So kindly I need any suggestions and advices regarding the ordered steps of the
above and what needs a downtime and what’s doesn’t need ? also if there is any
other suggestions regarding compatibility of the above components.
Also what’s the best practice to minimize the downtime and I would be also
highly appreciated if tests checklist can be provided
Many thanks.
Best Regards
Ahmed Abd EL-Rahman
Senior Network Engineer
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