User guide

Before You Begin
1
Identify the devices that you need to update.
2
Create a text file that lists one of these options on a separate line:
Device names
Directory numbers
Description
Enter values for device name, description, or directory number in the custom update file. You do not need
to include a header in the custom update file.
Note
3
Upload the text file to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager server. See Upload file to server, on
page 19.
Procedure
Step 1
Choose Bulk Administration > Phones > Update Phones > Use Custom File.
The Update Phones Custom Configuration window displays.
Step 2
In the Update Phones where drop-down list box, choose the type of custom file that you have created from
the following criteria:
Device Name
Directory Number
Description
Step 3
In the list of custom files, choose the filename of the custom file for this update.
Step 4
Click Find.
If the query results are not what you expected, you can change the custom file selections.
What to Do Next
To complete the procedure for updating phones, continue to the Choose update parameters, on page 119.
Choose update parameters
After you have located the phones to update, you can choose the parameters and define values for updating
those phones.
Procedure
Step 1
In the Update Phones Query window, click Next.
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