Using the System Manager web console, you administer a SIP Entity as a Session Manager or Branch Session Manager instance on the Session Manager Administration page. When you add Session Manager instances, the instances form a link with the Session Manager Element Manager. The Session Manager Element Manager obtains and monitors the status of the Session Manager instances.

Data replication and monitoring operations become operational only after you add and configure Session Manager instances.

Use the Session Manager Administration page to administer Session Manager and Branch Session Manager instances and to configure global settings.

In addition to creating new Session Manager instances, you can use the Session Manager Administration page to view, edit, or delete administered Session Manager instances.

You can also administer Session Manager and Branch Session Manager instances using the Inventory  > Manage Elements pages.

The high-level steps for creating and administering a Session Manager instance are:

1. Create a Session Manager SIP Entity.

2. Administer the Session Manager SIP Entity.

For more information regarding creating SIP Entities, see Creating SIP Entities.