This topic lists the first steps to take using the VRC to open an existing dial plan or to create a new dial plan.
This topic describe how to use VRC to:
Create a new dial plan either from scratch or by discovery
Start a new dial plan design
Manage an existing dial plan
The following steps provide a quick start for creating a new dial plan from scratch. For more information on each step, refer to the associated topic in the online help.
Add your elements to the topology by using batch import or by manually adding each element to the topology in the Topology View. If you are using VRC integrated with PTC, add the elements by using the PTC Topology Manager. An element must exist in the topology to participate in the dial plan.
Add your elements to the dial plan in the Design View.
Configure zones, routes, gatekeeper groups, and directory gatekeeper groups as desired.
Use the Validate operation to identify any inconsistencies and errors in the dial plan. Refer to Validation Issues or VRC Error Messages to help you resolve any errors. Refer back to Step 4 to make corrections to your configurations. View the generated CLI for any element to determine if you achieved the expected result.
Commit your design session to establish a baseline dial plan. After you commit a dial plan design, you are advised of the elements that receive a new configuration CLI. You can also preview the configuration CLI for those elements. Refer back to Step 4 to make corrections to your configurations.
The following steps provide a quick start for creating a new dial plan by discovery. For more information on each step, refer to the associated topic in the online help.
Add your elements to the topology by using batch import or by manually adding each element to the topology in the Topology View. If you are using VRC integrated with PTC, add the elements by using the PTC Topology Manager. An element must exist in the topology to participate in the dial plan.
Execute a discovery of the network at the AD level. VRC uses this information to establish a baseline dial plan. If there are any problems with the dial plan from VRC's perspective, you receive error, warning, or informational messages. Refer to VRC Error Messages to help you resolve any errors.
Use the Validate operation to identify any inconsistencies and errors in the dial plan. Refer to VRC Error Messages to help you resolve any errors. Refer back to Step 3 to make corrections to your configurations. View the generated CLI for any element to determine if you achieved the expected result.
Commit your design session to establish a baseline dial plan. After you commit a dial plan design, you are advised of the elements that receive a new configuration CLI. You can also preview the configuration CLI for those elements.
The following steps provide a quick start for starting a new dial plan design. For more information on each step, refer to the associated topic in the online help.
Add your elements to the topology by using batch import or by manually adding each element to the topology in the Topology View. If you are using VRC integrated with PTC, add the elements by using the PTC Topology Manager. An element must exist in the topology to participate in the dial plan.
Start a new design session. The baseline dial plan, which is the last committed dial plan design, is displayed.
Configure zones, routes, gatekeeper groups, and directory gatekeeper groups as desired.
Use the Validate operation to identify any inconsistencies and errors in the dial plan. Refer to VRC Error Messages to help you resolve any errors. Refer back to Step 3 to make corrections to your configurations. View the generated CLI for any element to determine if you achieved the expected result.
Commit your design session to establish a baseline dial plan. After you commit a dial plan design, you are advised of the elements that receive a new configuration CLI. You can also preview the configuration CLI for those elements. Refer back to Step 3 to make corrections to your configurations.
The following steps provide a quick start for opening an existing dial plan design. For more information on each step, refer to the associated topic in the online help.
Open an existing design. Choose a previously saved design file.
Configure zones, routes, gatekeeper groups, and directory gatekeeper groups as desired. Any new element must be added in the topology before you can add it to the dial plan.
Use the Validate operation to identify any inconsistencies and errors in the dial plan. Refer to VRC Error Messages to help you resolve any errors. Refer back to Step 2 to make corrections to your configurations. View the generated CLI for any element to determine if you achieved the expected result.
Commit your design session to establish a baseline dial plan. After you commit a dial plan design, you are advised of the elements that receive a new configuration CLI. You can also preview the configuration CLI for those elements. Refer back to Step 2 to make corrections to your configurations.