11PrerequisitesBefore you begin to integrate the Business Communications Manager(BCM) systems, ensure that you complete the following prerequisites:• "Knowledge requirements" (page 11)• "Capturing integration parameters" (page 11)• "Establishing the system baseline" (page 12)Knowledge requirementsThe following knowledge and skills are required to implement a multisiteBCM systems integration:• basic programming and provisioning skills for BCM systems• working knowledge of various operating systems, including VxWorks,Unix, Linux, and Windows• principles of Voice over IP (VoIP) protocols• networking principlesTrainingNortel recommends that you complete product-specific training before youbegin integrating the BCM systems. A complete list of courses is availableat www.nortel.comCapturing integration parametersTable 2 "Integration parameters" (page 11) provides a list of parametersrequired to successfully complete the integration. Record these parametersduring the initial planning phase of the integration.Table 2Integration parametersParameter ValueUser IDs and passwordsEnterprise: CommonSolution Integration Guide for Multisite Business Communications Manager SystemsNN49000-303 01.01 StandardRelease 4.0, 3.7 29 June 2007Copyright © 2007, Nortel Networks.