Bcm 3.5 program updates, Security changes, Changes for version 3.5 software – Nortel Networks BCM1000 User Manual
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Business Communications Manager 3.5
changes affecting the BCM1000
BCM 3.5 program updates
This document provides supplemental information for the BCM 3.5 software release
for systems using BCM1000 hardware that has been upgraded from earlier versions of
the Business Communications Manager software.
This includes:
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Security changes
Business Communications Manager 3.5 introduces a number of security
enhancements with the addition of a security layer to the programing. One change that
particularly affects maintenance procedures is the shift from the Telnet interface to
using a secure interface (SSH-based) to access the text-based Unified Manager menus
from a computer connecting to the Business Communications Manager over a LAN,
for instance when you want to initialize a new hard disk. Connecting to the BCM1000
through a serial or crossover cable configuration is not affected by this change.
If your company wishes to continue using Telnet over the LAN or if you have DECT
equipment, the Telnet service can be manually enabled through the Unified Manager,
under Services. If you have DECT equipment, Telnet is required to run the DECT
programming.
The client SSH application is called PuTTY. A link to download this application to
your desktop can be found under the Install Clients button on the first page of the
Unified Manager. The application installs on your computer, not on the Business
Communications Manager. Therefore, if you want to use a LAN to connect to the
Business Communications Manager hardware during maintenance procedures, you
must install PuTTY on your computer before beginning any procedures that require
you to access the text-based interface.
As well, the connection to the Unified Manager is now through an https// link rather
than
http//. To log on to the Unified Manager you enter: https//<BCM IP address> on your
browser. Any existing bookmarks will automatically convert to https// during the
connection process.