Cisco Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server Expressway
Run the Service Setup Wizard
Overview
The Service Setup Wizard makes it easier to configure and license the VCS for its chosen purpose in your
environment. It also simplifies the user interface. You select from a list of popular VCS services and the wizard then
prompts you with the licensing requirements for those services. You can also use the wizard to review and edit the
VCS basic network settings (typically already configured during initial installation).
environment. It also simplifies the user interface. You select from a list of popular VCS services and the wizard then
prompts you with the licensing requirements for those services. You can also use the wizard to review and edit the
VCS basic network settings (typically already configured during initial installation).
When you restart the VCS, the user interface is tailored to match your service selections. You only see menus and
pages for the services you chose.
pages for the services you chose.
Note:
and the online
help provide a matrix of compatible services. The matrix specifies which services you can use together on the same
system or cluster.
system or cluster.
What If I Don't Want to Use the Wizard?
A skip option exists if you don't want to use the wizard. If you change your mind later, you can go back and run it at
any time (Status > Overview page; click Run service setup).
any time (Status > Overview page; click Run service setup).
If you opt to skip the wizard, you need to deal with the VCS licensing setup requirements manually before you start
the configuration tasks in this guide. Also, the user interface isn't customized to reflect your specific service
selections.
the configuration tasks in this guide. Also, the user interface isn't customized to reflect your specific service
selections.
Task 1: Accessing and Navigating the Wizard
There are multiple ways to access the wizard:
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As of X8.8, you'll automatically see the Service Setup Wizard when you first log in to the VCS user interface.
You don't need to launch it.
You don't need to launch it.
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If you previously logged in or have upgraded, you'll see the Status > Overview page as usual. Click Run
service setup to launch the wizard.
service setup to launch the wizard.
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If you've already run the wizard you can rerun it at any time. From the Status > Overview page, click Return to
service setup.
service setup.
To navigate the wizard:
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Click Skip Service Setup Wizard if you want to back out of the wizard completely, or Back to return to the
previous page.
previous page.
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Click Continue to save and move to the next wizard page.
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Cisco VCS Expressway and VCS Control - Basic Configuration Deployment Guide
Run the Service Setup Wizard