The peer server is the message store server that MASs communicate with when sending and receiving voice messages. The directory server is the server that contains information about subscribers.

The Messaging dialog box has two tabs: General and Advanced. See VMSC - MAS - Messaging Dialog Box.

You can use the dialog box to specify the peer message store server name and database name. You can also specify the server names and database names for the primary directory server and a list of secondary directory servers. You can build a list of candidate peer message store servers for the MAS. The first peer server in the list is checked by the MAS for providing backup service, if the primary peer server fails. The rest are then checked in order.

The Languages dialog box displays the list of languages. The list is for information only and cannot be edited. See VMSC - MAS - Languages Dialog Box.

You can use the Telephony Interface dialog box to set the playback volume and configure the number of ports that connect the MAS with the Private Branch Exchange (PBX). You can enable ports and configure properties for each of them.

The screens that you see in the dialog box depend on the type of voice boards you are using:

You can use the Port Groups dialog box to create Port Groups for PC client applications, the Telephone User Interface (TUI), Call Me, outgoing Fax calls, Message Waiting Indicator (MWI) and QSIG Outbound Transfer. See VMSC - MAS - Port Groups Dialog Box.

All port groups must be created in the Port Groups dialog box’s General tab, but then some are configured in the Usage tab and others via the PBX Integration dialog box. Others have no additional configuration but must be given a specific name. For more information, see MAS - Rules for Creating Port Groups.

The call information includes calling party identification, if known, called party identification, and a call type code. With PBX integration, callers who are forwarded to the MAS can leave a message for the called party or can transfer to another extension.

The number of tabs that appear in the PBX Integration dialog box depend on your PBX integration type. If you have SIP-based IP integration, you will only see one tab called IP SIP. If not, you will see all these tabs instead: General, Serial General, Serial NEC/Ericsson/DMID, Inband, Remote, QSIG/SE and IP H323. If you have analog telephony, the Avaya C-LAN tab also appears. See VMSC - MAS - PBX Integration Dialog Box.

You can use the PBX Type dialog box to specify which PBX is used for the selected MAS. You must configure this setting when you physically change the PBX connected to an MAS, or add an MAS to a voice mail domain. See VMSC - MAS - PBX Type Dialog Box.

In Modular Messaging, serviceability includes the ability of the MAS to generate logs and notifications related to system errors and alarms. Notifications can be sent out automatically to a designated support site, either Avaya Services, your own network management station, or a trusted business partner.

You can use the Serviceability dialog box to configure how alarm notifications are sent out at MAS level, using either the Avaya Initialization and Administration System (INADS) or SNMP traps to a network management server. See VMSC - MAS - Serviceability Dialog Box.

The tracing file stores operation history events before they are sent to the tracing server. You may need to increase the size of the tracing file, particularly if you expect heavy traffic or know that the tracing server will be out of service for an extended period.

You can use the Trace File Size dialog box to configure the tracing file size. See VMSC - MAS - Trace File Size Dialog Box.