Configuration and administration checklist

Last Updated : Jun 06, 2026 |

Use the following checklist to configure the Communication Manager virtual appliance.

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Action

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1

Start the Communication Manager virtual machine.

Starting the Communication Manager virtual machine

2

Configure the Communication Manager virtual machine to start automatically after a power failure.

Configuring the virtual machine automatic startup settings

3

Set up network configuration.

Administering network parameters

4

Apply the latest Communication Manager patch.

Patch Installation or Patch Updates

5

Set the date and time.

Setting the date and time

6

Configure the time zone.

Setting the time zone

7

Set up the network time protocol.

Setting up the network time protocol

8

Direct Communication Manager to the WebLM server.

Configuring WebLM Server

9

Create an suser account.

Adding an administrator account login