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Table Of Contents
Release Notes for Cisco Unified Messaging Release 8.5(1) with IBM Lotus Sametime
Determining the Software Version
New and Changed Requirements and Support—Release 8.5(1)
Cisco Unified Messaging Systems
New and Changed Functionality—Release 8.5(1)
Installation and Upgrade Information
Downloading Cisco Unified Messaging 8.5(1) with IBM Lotus Sametime Software
Applying IBM Hotfixes for Lotus Sametime 8.0.1 and 8.5 (Secure Messaging Only)
Applying IBM Hotfixes for Lotus Sametime 8.0.2 (Secure Messaging Only)
Upgrading to Cisco Unified Messaging 8.5(1) with IBM Lotus Sametime
Installing Cisco Unified Messaging 8.5(1) with IBM Lotus Sametime
Configuring Cisco Unified Messaging 8.5(1) with IBM Lotus Sametime
IBM Lotus Notes Displays Dates In U.S. English Format
IBM Lotus Sametime Displays Dates In U.S. English Format
G.729a Encoded Voice Messages Cannot Be Played
MWI on Phone Does Not Change to Reflect Message State
Deleted Messages Folder Is Not Supported If the Mail Store Does Not Support UIDPLUS
Status Bar in Cisco Voicemail Application Panel
User Unable to Play Voice Messages Because of Port Conflicts
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
Release Notes for Cisco Unified Messaging Release 8.5(1) with IBM Lotus Sametime
Published February 29, 2012These release notes contain requirements, instructions for downloading, installing, and configuring software, and information on new and changed support, and limitations and restrictions for Cisco Unified Messaging Release 8.5(1) with IBM Lotus Sametime.
Contents
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New and Changed Requirements and Support—Release 8.5(1)
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New and Changed Functionality—Release 8.5(1)
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Installation and Upgrade Information
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Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
Introduction
Cisco Unified Messaging with IBM Lotus Sametime allows users to view and play Cisco Unity or Cisco Unity Connection voice messages directly from their Sametime client application.
In addition, IBM Lotus Notes versions 8.0.1 and later integrate Sametime features to achieve the following features:
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Sametime shows up in a pane within the Notes client.
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The native capabilities of Sametime—as well as Cisco Unified Messaging with Lotus Sametime features—can be accessed from within Notes.
System Requirements
Before installing Cisco Unified Messaging with IBM Lotus Sametime, user workstations must meet the following minimum requirements:
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A supported operating system—see "Client Platforms" in the following section, "Compatibility Information."
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512 MB of RAM.
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20 MB of free disk space.
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One of the following applications:
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IBM Lotus Notes version 8.0.1 or later (including integrated Sametime features)
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IBM Lotus Sametime version 8.0.1 or later
Compatibility Information
Cisco Unified Messaging with IBM Lotus Sametime is supported for use with the following:
Cisco Unified Messaging Systems
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Cisco Unity
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Version 8.0 with Microsoft Exchange
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Version 7.0 with IBM Lotus Domino
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Version 7.0 with Microsoft Exchange
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Version 5.0 with IBM Lotus Domino
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Version 5.0 with Microsoft Exchange
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Cisco Unity Connection
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Version 8.5
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Version 8.0
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Version 7.x
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Version 2.1
Client Platforms
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Apple
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Mac OS X 10.6.x
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Mac OS X 10.5.x
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Mac OS X 10.4.x
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Microsoft
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Windows 7 Enterprise, Professional, and Ultimate editions
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Windows Vista Business and Enterprise editions (MSDN version is not supported.)
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Windows XP (Service Pack 2 and later)
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Novell
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop version 10
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop version 11
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Linux Desktop version 9
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 5
Note
Use of the voicemail plugin on Red Hat Enterprise Linux is only supported with the IBM Lotus Sametime 8.0(2) standalone client.
IBM Lotus Clients
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IBM Lotus Notes version 8.0.1 and later (including integrated Sametime features)
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IBM Lotus Sametime version 8.0.1 and later
Note
If you are using secure messaging, Lotus Sametime versions 8.0.1, 8.0.2,and 8.5 require hotfixes; version 8.5.1 does not. (See also the "Applying IBM Hotfixes for Lotus Sametime 8.0.1 and 8.5 (Secure Messaging Only)" section.)
Determining the Software Version
To Determine the Cisco Unified Messaging with IBM Lotus Sametime Version in Use
Step 1
From the File menu, select Preferences.
Step 2
In the left pane, expand the Cisco tab.
Step 3
Under Cisco, select Voicemail.
The Cisco Unified Messaging with Lotus Sametime version is displayed underneath the "Voicemail" label at the top of the page.
Related Documentation
The User Guide for Cisco Unified Messaging Release 8.x with IBM Lotus Sametime is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9830/products_user_guide_list.html.
New and Changed Requirements and Support—Release 8.5(1)
This section contains information about new and changed requirements and support in the 8.5(1) time frame only.
(For information on new and changed requirements and support in earlier versions of Cisco Unified Messaging with IBM Lotus Sametime, see the applicable release notes at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9830/prod_release_notes_list.html.)
Cisco Unified Messaging Systems
With this release, the following Cisco unified messaging systems have been added to the list of supported systems for use with Cisco Unified Messaging with Lotus Sametime:
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Cisco Unity Connection version 8.5
IBM Lotus Client Applications
With this release, the following IBM Lotus client applications have been added to the list of supported applications for use with Cisco Unified Messaging with Lotus Sametime:
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IBM Lotus Notes version 8.5.2
New and Changed Functionality—Release 8.5(1)
A notification window is automatically displayed when voicemail credentials are incorrect. This notification window will inform the user of the incorrect credentials. A link to the Preferences page is provided where the incorrect credentials can be updated.
(For information on new and changed functionality in earlier versions of Cisco Unified Messaging with IBM Lotus Sametime, see the applicable release notes at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9830/prod_release_notes_list.html.)
Installation and Upgrade Information
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Downloading Cisco Unified Messaging 8.5(1) with IBM Lotus Sametime Software
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Applying IBM Hotfixes for Lotus Sametime 8.0.1 and 8.5 (Secure Messaging Only)
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Applying IBM Hotfixes for Lotus Sametime 8.0.2 (Secure Messaging Only)
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Upgrading to Cisco Unified Messaging 8.5(1) with IBM Lotus Sametime
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Installing Cisco Unified Messaging 8.5(1) with IBM Lotus Sametime
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Configuring Cisco Unified Messaging 8.5(1) with IBM Lotus Sametime
Downloading Cisco Unified Messaging 8.5(1) with IBM Lotus Sametime Software
Do the following two procedures in the order listed.
To Download Cisco Unified Messaging 8.5(1) with IBM Lotus Sametime
Step 1
On the web server that is going to host the update site, create a folder to hold the Cisco Unified Messaging with IBM Lotus Sametime files.
Step 2
On a computer with a high-speed Internet connection, go to the Unified Communications Plug-ins for IBM Lotus Sametime Software software download page at http://tools.cisco.com/support/downloads/go/Redirect.x?mdfid=282224966.
Note
To access the software download page, you must be signed in to Cisco.com as a registered user.
Step 3
On the Select a Release page, expand Latest Releases, then select 8.5(1). The download button appears on the right side of the page.
Step 4
Confirm that the computer you are using has sufficient hard-disk space for the downloaded file. (The download file size appears in the download description.)
Step 5
Download the file Cisco_Plugins_8.5.1.zip to the folder you created in Step 1.
Step 6
Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the download.
Step 7
Open the folder you created in Step 1.
Step 8
From the Cisco_Plugins_8.5.1.zip file, extract the CiscoUMWithLotusST_8.5.1.1025.zip file by using the application appropriate for the operating system.
Step 9
Open the CiscoUMWithLotusST_8.5.1.1025.zip\UpdateSite directory that was created from the extracted file.
When extracted, the directory structure for Cisco Unified Messaging with IBM Lotus Sametime looks like this:
- features- plugins- webindex.htmlsite.xmlTo Extract the Cisco Unified Communications with IBM Lotus Sametime Configuration Tool
Step 1
Go to the directory where you downloaded the Cisco_Plugins_8.5.1.zip file in the "To Download Cisco Unified Messaging 8.5(1) with IBM Lotus Sametime" procedure.
Step 2
From the Cisco_Plugins_8.5.1.zip file, extract the CiscoCfg-8.5.1.119.zip file by using the application appropriate for the operating system.
When extracted, the directory structure for the Cisco Unified Communications with IBM Lotus Sametime Configuration Tool looks like this:
- ciscocfg- templates
Applying IBM Hotfixes for Lotus Sametime 8.0.1 and 8.5 (Secure Messaging Only)
Note
The IBM hotfixes apply only to Lotus Sametime 8.0.1 or 8.5 depending on version in use.
Do the procedure in this section only when secure messaging is configured.
To Apply IBM Hotfixes for Lotus Sametime 8.0.1 or 8.5 (Secure Messaging Only)
Step 1
Go to the IBM website: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=899&uid=swg21414050.
Step 2
Open a service request with IBM Support to obtain the hotfix as noted on the site. Include the version and platform information in the request.
Note
Secure Messaging is supported without fixes in IBM Lotus Sametime 8.5.1.
Applying IBM Hotfixes for Lotus Sametime 8.0.2 (Secure Messaging Only)
Note
The IBM hotfixes apply only to Lotus Sametime 8.0.2.
Do the procedure in this section only when secure messaging is configured.
To Apply IBM Hotfixes for Lotus Sametime 8.0.2 (Secure Messaging Only)
Step 1
Go to the IBM website and obtain the required cumulative fix pack: https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21425033.
Step 2
Open a service request with IBM Support to obtain the fix pack as noted on the site. Include the version and platform information in the request.
Upgrading to Cisco Unified Messaging 8.5(1) with IBM Lotus Sametime
There is no separate upgrade process—you install the new version of the plug-in in the same way you installed the previous version. See the next section, "Installing Cisco Unified Messaging 8.5(1) with IBM Lotus Sametime."
You do not need to uninstall a previous version. The update manager in Sametime handles it.
Installing Cisco Unified Messaging 8.5(1) with IBM Lotus Sametime
There are two ways in which to install the plug-in on user workstations:
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Automatic push update—See the IBM Lotus Sametime documentation for information on setting up an automatic push update. We recommend using this method.
(After the push update has been set up, continue with the "Configuring Cisco Unified Messaging 8.5(1) with IBM Lotus Sametime" section.)
Note
IBM Lotus Notes does not support an automatic push update, but you can configure your installation to use a Notes widget to create similar behavior. You must first run the Cisco Unified Communications with IBM Lotus Sametime Configuration Tool and then follow the instructions at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/domhelp/v8r0/topic/com.ibm.help.domino.admin85.doc/H_CLIENT_MGMNT_OVER.html.
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Manual installation—Do the "To Manually Install the Cisco Unified Messaging with IBM Lotus Sametime Plug-in on a User Workstation" procedure in this section.
(After the software has been installed, continue with the "Configuring Cisco Unified Messaging 8.5(1) with IBM Lotus Sametime" section.)
Note
After the plug-in is installed, users may be required to enter their Cisco Unity or Cisco Unity Connection account information in their IBM Lotus Sametime client application. Instructions are provided in the User Guide for Cisco Unified Messaging with IBM Lotus Sametime Release 8.x, available on Cisco.com at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9830/products_user_guide_list.html.
To Manually Install the Cisco Unified Messaging with IBM Lotus Sametime Plug-in on a User Workstation
Step 1
Start the IBM Lotus Sametime client application.
Step 2
From the Tools menu, select Plug-ins > Install Plug-ins.
Step 3
In the Install/Update wizard, on the Feature Updates page, select Search for New Features to Install and select Next.
Step 4
On the Update Sites to Visit page, select Add Remote Location.
Step 5
In the New Update Site dialog box, in the Name field, enter Cisco Voicemail.
Step 6
In the URL field, enter the URL of the update site that hosts the Cisco Unified Messaging with IBM Lotus Sametime plug-in and select OK.
Step 7
On the Update Sites to Visit page, select Finish.
The Updates window opens with Cisco Voicemail listed as a feature to install.
Step 8
Select Cisco Voicemail.
Step 9
If there is an IBM hotfix available, select the IBM hotfix.
Step 10
Select Next.
Step 11
Select I Accept the Terms of the License Agreement, and select Next.
Step 12
If a feature verification warning appears, select Install All.
Step 13
Select Yes to restart the IBM Lotus Sametime client application.
Configuring Cisco Unified Messaging 8.5(1) with IBM Lotus Sametime
In this section, you configure the Cisco Unified Messaging with IBM Lotus Sametime plug-in for all users who will use it.
You can use the Cisco Unified Communications with IBM Lotus Sametime Configuration Tool for updating user configuration information after the plug-in has been installed.
For configuration changes to take effect, either set up Sametime to update users automatically by using a push update, or instruct users to update the plug-in from their Sametime client.
This section contains two procedures:
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To Configure Cisco Unified Messaging with IBM Lotus Sametime by Using the Configuration Tool
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To Manually Configure Cisco Unified Messaging with IBM Lotus Sametime on a User Workstation
To Configure Cisco Unified Messaging with IBM Lotus Sametime by Using the Configuration Tool
Step 1
Go to directory that was created in the "To Download Cisco Unified Messaging 8.5(1) with IBM Lotus Sametime" procedure.
Step 2
Go to the ciscocfg directory.
Step 3
Double-click ciscocfg.exe.
Step 4
In the Choose an Update dialog box, in the Directory field, enter the path of the UpdateSite directory that was created in the "To Download Cisco Unified Messaging 8.5(1) with IBM Lotus Sametime" procedure.
Step 5
Select OK.
Step 6
In the Cisco Unified Communications with IBM Lotus Sametime Configuration Tool window, select the LDAP tab and enter values in the applicable fields. The fields are described in Table 1.
Note
Configuration of LDAP is optional. However, choosing not to use LDAP may result in some diminished unified messaging functionality. For example, Cisco Unified Messaging with Lotus Sametime uses LDAP to map phone numbers from voice messages to Sametime contacts. Without LDAP properly configured, phone numbers or names may display in the Name column rather than Sametime contacts.
Note
The default LDAP settings provided are representative of common configurations. Administrators should determine if these settings are appropriate for their specific configurations and change as necessary.
Step 7
On the File menu in the Configuration Tool window, select Save.
Step 8
In the window, select the Voicemail tab and enter values in the applicable fields. The fields are described in Table 2.
Fields that remain empty do not overwrite the Cisco Unified Messaging with Lotus Sametime configuration on the client, but fields with values will overwrite the Cisco Unified Messaging with Lotus Sametime configuration when an updated feature is installed on the client workstation.
Step 9
On the File menu in the Configuration Tool window, select Save All.
Step 10
On the File menu in the Configuration Tool window, select Exit.
CautionConfirm that you have saved your changes in the Cisco Unified Communications with IBM Lotus Sametime Configuration Tool window. Otherwise, all unsaved changes will be lost when you close the window.
Step 11
For configuration changes to take effect, either set up IBM Lotus Sametime to automatically update users by using a push update, or instruct users to update the plug-in from their IBM Lotus Sametime client.
The following procedure requires administrator-provided information.
To Manually Configure Cisco Unified Messaging with IBM Lotus Sametime on a User Workstation
Step 1
In IBM Lotus Sametime Connect, from the File menu, select Preferences.
Step 2
In the Preferences window, in the left pane, expand Cisco and select Voicemail.
Step 3
Under Account, if the following fields are blank, enter the applicable settings as your administrator instructs. Otherwise, skip to Step 4.
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In the User ID field, enter your user ID.
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In the Password field, enter your password.
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In the Server field, enter the server name or the IP address of the mail store.
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In the Port field, enter the port number used to communicate with the mail store.
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Check or uncheck the Use Secure Connection check box.
Step 4
If you want Sametime to display an icon indicating unheard voice messages, check the Show Global Message Waiting Indicator check box.
Step 5
If you want Sametime to maintain a log to assist in troubleshooting issues, check the Enable Detailed Logging check box.
Step 6
Select OK to accept the settings and to close the Preferences window.
Limitations and Restrictions
Secure Messaging
Cisco Unified Messaging with IBM Lotus Sametime supports the secure messaging feature with Cisco Unity 7.0(2) and later, and Cisco Unity Connection 7.0(1) and later. The secure messaging feature provides security for voice messages by using public and private key encryption.
IBM Lotus Notes Displays Dates In U.S. English Format
IBM Lotus Notes displays dates only in the U.S. English format when any English language is selected.
IBM Lotus Sametime Displays Dates In U.S. English Format
If users want IBM Lotus Sametime to display the date in a format for English other than U.S. English, do the procedure in this section.
The procedure applies only to IBM Lotus Sametime installed on the Windows and Mac operating systems. This workaround does not apply to IBM Lotus Sametime installed on a Linux operating system, or to IBM Lotus Notes.
To Configure IBM Lotus Sametime to Display the Date in a Non-U.S. English Format
Step 1
On the user workstation, go to the applicable directory—depending on the operating system—and open the file:
WindowsDocuments and Settings\<user>\Application Data\Lotus\Sametime\.config\
rcpinstall.properties MacUsers/<user>/Lotus/Sametime/.config/rcpinstall.properties
Step 2
In the file that you opened in Step 1, make the applicable change:
Step 3
Save and close the file.
G.729a Encoded Voice Messages Cannot Be Played
Cisco Unified Messaging with IBM Lotus Sametime plays only voice messages encoded with G.711.
MWI on Phone Does Not Change to Reflect Message State
For environments with Cisco Unity and IBM Lotus Domino as the message server, IBM Lotus Sametime does not communicate changed message states so that Cisco Unity can change the message waiting indicator (MWI) on the phone. For example, the new-message light on the phone will not turn off after the message is played from IBM Lotus Sametime.
Deleted Messages Folder Is Not Supported If the Mail Store Does Not Support UIDPLUS
If the mail store does not support UIDPLUS, Cisco Unified Messaging with IBM Lotus Sametime does not support a folder for deleted messages that is separate from the Inbox folder. Voice messages in a folder for deleted messages on this message store has the following limitations:
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Moving voice messages to a folder for deleted messages does not turn off MWIs.
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IBM Lotus Sametime Connect shows the deleted voice messages by using the Deleted filter, but the phone user interface (TUI) lists the deleted voice messages as saved messages.
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Voice messages in the folder for deleted messages cannot be deleted or purged.
Update Sites
Older versions of IBM Lotus Sametime did not support simultaneous updates from multiple update sites. Selecting more than one update site and trying to install a feature caused a NullPointerException. This may have been fixed in newer versions.
Caveats
There were no Severity 1, 2, or 3 resolved caveats in Cisco Unified Messaging with Lotus Sametime version 8.5(1).
The following caveats have been resolved in Cisco Unified Messaging with Lotus Sametime version 8.5(1).
You can find the latest caveat information for Cisco Unified Messaging with Lotus Sametime version 8.5(1) by using Bug Toolkit, an online tool available for customers to query defects according to their own needs.
Bug Toolkit is available at www.cisco.com/go/bugs. Fill in your query parameters by using the custom settings in the Advanced Settings option.
Note
To access Bug Toolkit, you must be signed in to Cisco.com as a registered user.
Release notes for all versions of Cisco Unified Messaging with Lotus Sametime are available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9830/prod_release_notes_list.html.
Troubleshooting Information
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Status Bar in Cisco Voicemail Application Panel
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User Unable to Play Voice Messages Because of Port Conflicts
Status Bar in Cisco Voicemail Application Panel
The status bar at the bottom of the Cisco Voicemail application panel indicates when the user is successfully connected to Cisco Unity or to Cisco Unity Connection. Any error messages appear as hypertext links, which users can select to show information about the errors and how to resolve them.
Creating a Problem Report
If any unexpected or unresolvable issues occur, detailed logging information is available that can assist in troubleshooting.
To Create a Problem Report
Step 1
Locate your IBM Lotus Sametime logs files:
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From the File menu, select Preferences.
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Open the Cisco tab on the left.
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Under Cisco, select the Voicemail tab.
The Logs field shows the location of the IBM Lotus Sametime logs.
Step 2
On the preference page, check the Enable Detailed Logging check box.
Step 3
Reproduce the problem, then select Create Problem Report to collect the log files.
Step 4
When prompted, enter the directory in which you want the problem report saved.
At this location, the problem report will be saved with a filename in the following format:
ProblemReport_Voicemail_<version>_<user ID>_<timestamp>.zip
User Unable to Play Voice Messages Because of Port Conflicts
If a user is unable to play a voice message and receives an "Error attempting to play voicemail" or "Unable to instantiate Audio Player" message, check the trace-log-0.xml file log file.
If the log file shows a bind exception, then the Voicemail Port may be in use by another plug-in.
To resolve this problem, change the Voice Chat Port number from the Sametime Administration Console on the Sametime server. For steps on how to change this port, refer to the Sametime Administrator Guide.
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html
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