Checklist for adding a new SMTP/MIME–Unified Messenger remote machine

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Obtain the completed planning worksheet for the remote machine. You will use the information from this worksheet when you configure the remote machine parameters for the new SMTP/MIME–Unified Messenger machine.

Obtain the Dial Plan Mapping requirements for the remote machine from your account representative. You will use these requirements to determine how to map the new system's dial plan.

Administer the remote machine parameters for the new SMTP/MIME–Unified Messenger remote machine.

Administer the Dial Plan Mapping for the remote machine, using the Dial Plan Mapping requirements you obtained.

Use one of the following methods to administer subscribers on the Message Networking system (in order of preference):

Use FTP to add subscribers.
Use self-registration to add subscribers' voiced names.
Register through the Administration page.

On Unified Messenger for Lotus Notes 5.0 or later systems, you must administer remote subscribers as users on the Lotus Notes/Domino system.

On Unified Messenger for Microsoft Exchange 5.0 or later systems, you must administer remote subscribers as users on the Microsoft Exchange system.

Verify that the remote machine has been added to the Message Networking system:

View the Remote Machines List to verify that the new remote machine is listed.
View the Remote Machine Dial Plan List to verify that the new remote machine is listed.

Administer the Message Networking system as a network node on the SMTP/MIME–Unified Messenger system. Be sure to enter the exact name, domain name, and IP address of the Message Networking system.

Perform a remote machine connectivity test.

Update existing remote machines in the Message Networking network for subscribers on the new SMTP/MIME–Unified Messenger system. The Adding and updating subscribers overview provides information on how subscribers are updated for the different types of remote machines.