Report Scheduling

Every Cisco CallManager writes the CDR data first locally into flat files. A flat file is a temporary file without a file extension stored in the C:Program FilesCiscoCallDetail folder on Cisco CallManager. Flat files store call information to import the data on the publisher server into the CDR database. At a specified time, all the CallManager servers transfer the flat files to the Cisco CallManager publisher. Loading CDR data from flat files into the CDR database on the Cisco CallManager publisher can cause performance degradation on the Cisco CallManager server. Cisco recommends that you use the default loading time or schedule the loading to occur at a time when Cisco CallManager performance will be least affected. By default, CDR data loads every day from midnight to 5:00 a.m.

You can manage CDR loading through the System > Scheduler menu, as shown in Figure 33-9. These menu options are discussed fully in the upcoming sections. Disable CDR loading when you are installing or upgrading the system in the same off-hours during which CDR loading normally occurs. Because loading CDRs drains Cisco CallManager resources, you can suspend CDR loads until other operations complete. Of course, CallManager does not update the CDR data when CDR loading is disabled. Be sure to enable CDR loading again as soon as possible. The CAR tool does not affect CDR generation in Cisco CallManager.

Figure 33-9. Configuring CDR Scheduler Parameters

In addition, the CDR Scheduler menu allows you to generate reports for these periods:

  • Days
  • Weeks
  • Months

Managing the CDR Load

You can use the CDR Load menu to enable and disable the CDR load. Disable loading if you are upgrading the Cisco CallManager in the time specified for CDRs to load. Otherwise, the CDR load could consume critical system resources.

Configure the Load CDR & CMR area parameters as follows, shown in Figure 33-10:

  • The Time field specifies time when the CAR tool should start to load CDR data from the local CDR files into the CAR database.
  • The Loading Interval specifies how often CAR will load the CDR entries. The minimum interval is 15 minutes and the maximum is 24 hours.
  • The Uninhibited Loading of CDR section allows you to define the duration of the loading interval defined to limit the loading time to a maximum length to minimize the impact on Cisco CallManager resources during business hours.

Figure 33-10. Configuring CDR Load Parameters

Note

Depending on your configured loading interval, CAR might not update the CDR records for a full 24-hour period (which is the configured default). This minimizes the near-real-time monitoring of placed calls in the IP telephony network. You will need to balance the loading interval time cycle based on your available resources.

 

Configuring the Schedulers

You can configure schedulers to generate reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. The schedulers are preconfigured as follows:

  • CAR generates daily reports (shown in Figure 33-11) every day at 1:00 a.m.

    Figure 33-11. Configuring CDR Daily Reports

  • CAR generates weekly reports (shown in Figure 33-12) every Sunday at 4:00 a.m.

    Figure 33-12. Configuring CDR Weekly Reports

  • CAR generates monthly bills (shown in Figure 33-13) on the first day in the month at 3:00 a.m., and other reports at 2:00 a.m.

Figure 33-13. Configuring CDR Monthly Reports

The Life field in the schedule configuration specifies the number of days, weeks, or months (depending on the type of the schedule) that the reports are stored on the system. Choose the desired value; for example, for weeks, from 0 to 12. After the configured lifetime has elapsed, CallManager deletes the reports.

Part I: Cisco CallManager Fundamentals

Introduction to Cisco Unified Communications and Cisco Unified CallManager

Cisco Unified CallManager Clustering and Deployment Options

Cisco Unified CallManager Installation and Upgrades

Part II: IPT Devices and Users

Cisco IP Phones and Other User Devices

Configuring Cisco Unified CallManager to Support IP Phones

Cisco IP Telephony Users

Cisco Bulk Administration Tool

Part III: IPT Network Integration and Route Plan

Cisco Catalyst Switches

Configuring Cisco Gateways and Trunks

Cisco Unified CallManager Route Plan Basics

Cisco Unified CallManager Advanced Route Plans

Configuring Hunt Groups and Call Coverage

Implementing Telephony Call Restrictions and Control

Implementing Multiple-Site Deployments

Part IV: VoIP Features

Media Resources

Configuring User Features, Part 1

Configuring User Features, Part 2

Configuring Cisco Unified CallManager Attendant Console

Configuring Cisco IP Manager Assistant

Part V: IPT Security

Securing the Windows Operating System

Securing Cisco Unified CallManager Administration

Preventing Toll Fraud

Hardening the IP Phone

Understanding Cryptographic Fundamentals

Understanding the Public Key Infrastructure

Understanding Cisco IP Telephony Authentication and Encryption Fundamentals

Configuring Cisco IP Telephony Authentication and Encryption

Part VI: IP Video

Introducing IP Video Telephony

Configuring Cisco VT Advantage

Part VII: IPT Management

Introducing Database Tools and Cisco Unified CallManager Serviceability

Monitoring Performance

Configuring Alarms and Traces

Configuring CAR

Using Additional Management and Monitoring Tools

Part VIII: Appendix

Appendix A. Answers to Review Questions

Index



Authorized Self-Study Guide Cisco IP Telephony (CIPT)
Cisco IP Telephony (CIPT) (Authorized Self-Study) (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 158705261X
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2004
Pages: 329

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