Cisco TVOICE 8.0: Troubleshooting MOH and MTP Issues

Overview/Description
Today, Cisco Unified Communications system functionality requires the use of media resources such as transcoding and music on hold (MOH). These media resources can be either software- or hardware-based. Both methods have their own possible unique issues. These tools also increase the complexity of the Cisco Unified Communications system and make it more challenging to troubleshoot. The music on hold (MOH) feature lets you place on- and off-net users on hold with music from a streaming source. This feature includes the end-user hold and the network hold. Network hold includes transfer hold, conference hold, and park hold. A Media Termination Point (MTP) device is required in scenarios in which Cisco Unified Communications Manager must relay calls that use special signaling methods like H.323 fast start, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) early offer, H.323 supplementary services, or repacketization of audio stream. MTP, a Cisco software application, installs on a server during the software installation process. MTP is part of the Cisco IP Voice Media Streaming Application service on the Cisco Unified Communications Manager server. This course identifies the most common issues of MOH and MTP use and explains how to troubleshoot the issues.

Target Audience
Anyone wishing to obtain the Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP Voice designation that validates the skills and knowledge required in order to create a voice solution that is transparent, scalable, and manageable. Established IT professionals with a working knowledge of converged voice and data networks, of MGCP, SIP, and H.323 as well as a working knowledge of their implementation on Cisco IOS gateways, and working knowledge of Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Cisco Unified Communications features and applications, and Cisco IOS voice gateways in single-site and multisite environments. Candidates who have completed the Cisco Certified Network Associate Voice (CCNA Voice) Certification which is obtained by completing the Introducing Cisco Voice and Unified Communications Administration 640-461 (ICOMM) v8.0 exam.

Expected Duration (hours)
1.5

Lesson Objectives

Cisco TVOICE 8.0: Troubleshooting MOH and MTP Issues

recognize when to use unicast and multicast MOH

describe the operation of MOH

describe how to troubleshoot MOH issues

recognize how to troubleshoot the major issues that are related to multicast MOH

describe how to troubleshoot multicast MOH from branch router

recognize the major scenarios in which MTP is used

describe how to troubleshoot MTP registration and nonresponsive software issues

describe the major reasons that MTP allocation might fail at call setup