Migration Process

As the Managed IP Phone Assistant migration process runs, the system performs the following steps automatically:

Step 1: Validate Registration Group

This step in the process makes sure that the registration group specified on the migration items exist in CIC and if it does not, the system tries to create a registration group so the IP phone can be created.

Step 2: Create the IP Phones and Add Private Stations

This step in the process creates the managed IP phones using the settings that are specified on the migration items and adds any private stations (not shared appearances which is done in the next step) to the IP phone. This step also sets custom properties (manufacturer and model) on the new phones.

Step 3: Migrate Shared Appearances and Set the Display Order

It is necessary for shared appearances to be migrated in a separate step because shared appearances can only be added to an already-created IP phone. If the IP phone does not exist, the shared appearance will not be added. After the assistant completes adding any (or all) shared appearances to the IP phone, the display order and line key information (if present) is determined, and that information is added to the phone.