Introduction

In this chapter we will look at the installation and the configuration of the MCP Client, which is called the Multimedia Communications Platform Management Console (MCPMC) in other documentation. This software is used to manage the MCS system within the network environment. The console specifically provides the following to the administrator:

• Administering system, database, and service components

• Deploying and configuring system sites, servers, components, and component services

• Monitoring system using alarms, logs, and performance measurements

• Managing collection of operations, administration, and maintenance information

The software should be installed on a Windows PC that will have direct access to the MCS and other system components. It can be used and left in an operating mode 24x7 for alarm-based activities, or it can be used when needed if another system will be used for network alarms. It is a common practice to have engineers who will be supporting the system use a copy of this software on a remote computer for service. The software is GUI-based, and all changes are made and stay on the MCS and not on the local client.

In the next section we start with the installation of the MCP Client, after the current Sun servers have been loaded with the current MCS software. We do not cover the loading of the Sun servers with MCS software because it is basic; all that is needed is a copy of the Software Installation PDF that comes with the system. It is a step-by-step process of what to do...