5.1 Summary of the SwyxServer Installation
To successfully install Swyx in your company, you must perform the following steps. You will find references to the detailed step-by-step instructions for every step.
Preparation
1
Hardware
Make certain that the necessary hardware conditions have been fulfilled
2
Software
Check whether you have the necessary software, e.g. Windows Server, Firewall or virus scanners.
3
Network
Check your network in order to guarantee interference-free transmission.
4
Installation of the ISDN Cards
For access to the public ISDN (SwyxGate), install the necessary ISDN cards. See 15.2 Installation of the ISDN Cards.
You will find the necessary test programs in App. E: Tools & Traces.
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Voice Box
For the Voice Box functionality, you need an optional SMTP-capable mail server. SwyxServer Sends the voice messages via this to the users.
When installing Swyx, you'll need the name of the mail server, such as mail.company.com.
 
After the installation of SwyxServer (step 7) the configuration wizard starts automatically.
Go through all the steps of the Configuration Wizard.
 
Software Installation
6
Database
Install the database for user administration, along with the necessary software .Net Framework. See 5.3.4 Install Microsoft SQL Database.
7
Installation of SwyxServer
License Swyx.
For licensing with a license key, have the license certificate ready that you received as a PDF file.
For information on Online Licensing, see 2 Online Licensing.
8
Installing Swyx Administration
Install Swyx Administration to configure SwyxServer.
You can also install Swyx Administration on another computer; see 5.7.1 Installing a Swyx component on another computer.
9
Installation of Swyx Control Center
Then install Swyx Control Center to configure SwyxServer.
10
Installation of Swyx Visual Groups
Then install Swyx Visual Groups.
The current documentation for SwyxVisualGroups can be found at:
Configuration
11
Licensing
License Swyx.
For licensing with a license key, have the license certificate ready that you received as a PDF file.
For online licensing, make sure that a Swyx instance has been created in the Operator.
For information on Online Licensing, see 2 Online Licensing.
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Number plan
Before installation, plan the Swyx topology and design a numbering plan (e.g., for the corporate headquarters and branch offices).
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Configuration of SwyxServer
For details of how to change SwyxServer settings after installation, please refer to 7 Configuration of SwyxServer.
14
Create users and groups
For details of how to set up new users and groups after installation, please refer to 7.5 Configuring SwyxServer settings.
15
Scripts
When carrying out the first configuration, adapt the scripts to the conditions in the company.
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Setting up connections
Creating External Connections
ISDN
Set up the access to the public telephone network (PSTN).
SIP Trunk
You need to have the access data for the relevant SIP provider. See 16 SIP Links.
Further connection options:
Installation of Clients
17
Install a Desktop Client and SwyxPhone
Install the telephony client or telephones of the SwyxPhone family on the workstation computers.
See 20 Connection of SwyxPhone and SwyxIt! Classic and the SwyxIt! Classic documentation.
 
Under no circumstances should you change the name of the server computer after installing Swyx.
 
Extensions
Subsystem configuration
You can now
integrate a sub-telecommunication system.
Operate Swyx as a secondary PBX.
SwyxDECT 500
Integrate a DECT system SwyxDECT 500.
SwyxDECT 800
Integrate a DECT system SwyxDECT 800. See SwyxDECT 800.
General information
Update the operating system and save the database at regular intervals.
Backup copy
We recommend making backup copies on a regular basis.
Updating
You can find information about updating Swyx by clicking the link on the Swyx Administration home page or on the website:
Updates from Microsoft
Install on a regular basis the security updates recommended by Microsoft:
Knowledge base
For more information on specific installation scenarios, as well as tips & and tricks for getting the most out of your Swyx, please visit the support database (Help Center).