Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - Collaboration
1 Introduction to Collaboration
2 Collaboration Technologies
1 Overview of Collaboration Technologies
2 Voice and Video Communication
3 Unified Communications (UC)
4 Collaboration Platforms
3 Cisco Collaboration Architecture
1 Cisco Collaboration System
2 Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM)
3 Cisco Unity Connection
4 Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise (UCCE)
5 Cisco TelePresence
4 Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM)
1 CUCM Deployment
2 CUCM Administration
3 CUCM Security
4 CUCM High Availability
5 CUCM Troubleshooting
5 Cisco Unity Connection
1 Unity Connection Deployment
2 Unity Connection Administration
3 Unity Connection Security
4 Unity Connection High Availability
5 Unity Connection Troubleshooting
6 Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise (UCCE)
1 UCCE Deployment
2 UCCE Administration
3 UCCE Security
4 UCCE High Availability
5 UCCE Troubleshooting
7 Cisco TelePresence
1 TelePresence Deployment
2 TelePresence Administration
3 TelePresence Security
4 TelePresence High Availability
5 TelePresence Troubleshooting
8 Cisco Collaboration Endpoints
1 IP Phones
2 Video Endpoints
3 Desktop Collaboration Clients
4 Mobile Collaboration Clients
9 Cisco Collaboration Security
1 Collaboration Security Overview
2 Secure Deployment of Collaboration Solutions
3 Collaboration Threat Mitigation
4 Collaboration Compliance
10 Cisco Collaboration Troubleshooting
1 Troubleshooting Methodology
2 Troubleshooting Tools
3 Troubleshooting Common Issues
4 Collaboration Performance Optimization
11 Cisco Collaboration Design
1 Collaboration Design Principles
2 Collaboration Design Considerations
3 Collaboration Design Implementation
4 Collaboration Design Validation
12 Cisco Collaboration Implementation
1 Collaboration Implementation Planning
2 Collaboration Implementation Execution
3 Collaboration Implementation Validation
4 Collaboration Implementation Documentation
13 Cisco Collaboration Maintenance
1 Collaboration Maintenance Planning
2 Collaboration Maintenance Execution
3 Collaboration Maintenance Validation
4 Collaboration Maintenance Documentation
14 Cisco Collaboration Migration
1 Collaboration Migration Planning
2 Collaboration Migration Execution
3 Collaboration Migration Validation
4 Collaboration Migration Documentation
15 Cisco Collaboration Optimization
1 Collaboration Optimization Planning
2 Collaboration Optimization Execution
3 Collaboration Optimization Validation
4 Collaboration Optimization Documentation
16 Cisco Collaboration Policy and Procedures
1 Collaboration Policy Development
2 Collaboration Procedures Development
3 Collaboration Policy and Procedures Implementation
4 Collaboration Policy and Procedures Validation
17 Cisco Collaboration Best Practices
1 Collaboration Best Practices Overview
2 Collaboration Best Practices Implementation
3 Collaboration Best Practices Validation
4 Collaboration Best Practices Documentation
18 Cisco Collaboration Case Studies
1 Collaboration Case Studies Overview
2 Collaboration Case Studies Analysis
3 Collaboration Case Studies Implementation
4 Collaboration Case Studies Validation
19 Cisco Collaboration Certification Exam Preparation
1 Exam Objectives
2 Exam Preparation Strategies
3 Exam Practice Questions
4 Exam Simulation
2 Troubleshooting Tools Explained

2 Troubleshooting Tools Explained

Key Concepts

1. Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) Troubleshooting Tools

Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) Troubleshooting Tools are a set of utilities designed to diagnose and resolve issues within a Cisco Collaboration environment. These tools include Call Detail Records (CDR), Device Configuration Audit, and Real-Time Monitoring Tool (RTMT). They provide insights into call quality, device configurations, and system performance, helping administrators identify and fix problems efficiently.

Example: Imagine a call center experiencing frequent call drops. Using the Real-Time Monitoring Tool (RTMT), an administrator can monitor the call quality in real-time, identify the specific devices or lines causing the issue, and take corrective actions to restore service. This proactive approach ensures minimal disruption to the call center's operations.

2. Cisco Unified Serviceability

Cisco Unified Serviceability is a comprehensive management and troubleshooting platform for Cisco Unified Communications systems. It provides a centralized interface to monitor and manage various components of the collaboration environment, including call managers, gateways, and endpoints. Key features include Alarm Correlation, Fault Management, and Performance Monitoring, which help administrators detect, diagnose, and resolve issues quickly.

Example: Consider a large enterprise with multiple Cisco Unified Communications devices spread across different locations. Using Cisco Unified Serviceability, the IT team can monitor the health and performance of these devices from a single dashboard. If a critical alarm is triggered, the system automatically correlates related alarms and provides detailed diagnostic information, enabling the team to address the issue promptly and prevent potential downtime.