Chapter 3 Deployment PlanningConsiderations for Integrating the Application Gateway into an IP Phone Enterprise16 Application Gateway Network Integration GuideThe Application Gateway administration interface includes a variety ofstandard Linux monitoring applications to help you understand thenetworking from the Application Gateway to other devices. Themonitoring applications include My traceroute, the Ethereal NetworkAnalyzer, and xNetTools.The Application Gateway Pre-Installation ChecklistAs one of the first steps in planning Application Gateway deployment, werecommend that you review the Pre-Installation Checklist that is providedwith the Application Gateway. The checklist includes information such asthe following:• The software release requirements for your phone system.• A list of all incoming and outgoing ports required to be open forApplication Gateway usage.• A list of all information that must be collected before ApplicationGateway installation, including the IP address and port numbers ofconnected devices such as LDAP servers and call servers.Considerations for Integrating the ApplicationGateway into an IP Phone EnterpriseThe choice of the best Application Gateway deployment model dependson a number of factors, including these considerations discussed in thefollowing sections:• Location of Call Servers, IP Phones, and LDAP Servers, page 17• Location of Web/Intranet Content, page 17• Administration and Redundancy Requirements, page 17• Relative Performance of Network Segments, page 18• Quality of Service (QoS), page 18