LDAP directory instructions and questions 1

[phonesaz]

I have a client who uses 6000 speed dial numbers. They are looking at converting to an IP Office. I see where the directory limit is 10K using LDAP or HTTP but I am having difficulties finding documentation on how to actually create and program the list into the system. Is the actual directory held/managed via an external source such as the same PC used for VM Pro? I am wondering how time-intensive it is to build originally and subsequently manage. Any direction appreciated. Thank you in advance.

 

[sizbut]

The starting question surely would be where are their speed dial numbers now?

Meanwhile LDAP settings are 'System | Directory Services | LDAP'.



Stuck in a never ending cycle of file copying.

 

[phonesaz]

I know where the setting are held, but how do I get them there initially? I am assuming they have a very large file somewhere of the locations they want in this list, as they are all locations and vendors of the same company. So someone in their IT department can create/export a list. I guess I am looking for the actual steps to do that. And I also read something regarding certain phones not being able to access the external directory (such as the J129.) I am just having a hard time finding an instruction set specific to create a directory that large as part of implementing a new system. And once it's created, where does it 'live.' Sorry to be dense...

 

[phonesaz]

Another question - can an external directory be accessed by an analog phone? If so would it require a short code for each directory entry?

 

[sizbut]

1. In the system configuration, under Directory create a couple of test entries.

2. Then File | Export | Directory.

3. Use the results as a sample file for the format to which they need to export all the speed dials from wherever they currently are.

4. Then File | Import | Directory.


Only use LDAP if they are already in LDAP or you plan to have them in LDAP. Otherwise as part of the system configuration is much easy to maintain.

Hint: If they have Avaya phones, set someone up as a system phone user and then they will be able to edit system directory entries from the phone in the same way as personal directory entries.


Stuck in a never ending cycle of file copying.

 

[phonesaz]

I thought the system configuration was limited to 2500 entries? They have 5000+ I need to move and the list is growing.....
All the Avaya documentation seems to say for a list that size I have to enable LDAP or HTTP and use the IP address of the box holding the data to import it. They currently have an older PBX that uses speed dials that have been added over many years. I am not even sure what it's output capabilities are but even if I can get ascii or csv I have too many to go that route.

 

[sizbut]

Depends what you have (you didn't say). If it's server edition or better then 10,000 into the configuration of the primary which then gets shared with any others in the network.

Stuck in a never ending cycle of file copying.

 

[phonesaz]

It just a basic IP500 they have less than 200 users, standalone site, just happen to need a ridiculous number of speed dials.