User guide

BAT data input files
Every device includes a multitude of individual attributes, settings, and information fields that enable the
device to function in the network and provide its telephony features. Many devices have the same attributes
and settings in common, while other values, such as the directory number, are unique to a user or to a device.
To condense the BAT data input file contents, BAT uses templates for settings that devices usually have in
common.
For bulk configuration transactions on the Cisco Unified Communications Manager database, the BAT process
uses two components: a template for the device type and a data file in comma separated value (CSV) format
that contains the unique values for configuring a new device or updating an existing record in the database.
The CSV data file works in conjunction with the device template.
For instance, when you create a bulk transaction for a group of Cisco IP Phones, you set up the CSV data file
that contains the unique information for each phone, such as the directory number and MAC address. In
addition, you set up or choose the BAT template that contains the common settings for all phones in the
transaction, such as a Cisco IP Phone 7960 template.
Perform BAT configuration multistep process
BAT uses a multistep process to prepare the bulk configuration transaction. BAT uses Bulk Administration
menu options to guide you through the configuration tasks. The BAT process includes these tasks:
Procedure
Step 1
Set up the template for data input.
Step 2
Define a format for the CSV data file.
Step 3
Collect the data for each device in the bulk transaction.
Step 4
Upload the data files choosing the relevant target and function for the transaction.
Step 5
Validate the data input files with the Cisco Unified Communications Manager database.
Step 6
Submit jobs for execution.
Step 7
Schedule jobs.
Step 8
Execute jobs to insert the devices into the Cisco Unified Communications Manager database.
To blank out a field, type "NULL" (without quotations) in the field. Do not leave the field
blank.
Note
About the BAT menu
From the Bulk Administration menu, you can choose one of these device or configuration options:
• Upload/Download Files
• Phones
• Users
• Phones and Users
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BAT data input files
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