.. _set-up-cisco-emergency-responder:

Configure Cisco Emergency Responder (CER)
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.. tip:: 

   :ref:`use-action-search-to-navigate-automate`


This procedure configures Cisco Emergency Responder (CER) on VOSS Automate. 

.. note:: 
   
   For more information on CER installation and setup, refer to the Cisco Emergency Responder Administration Guide.



1. Log in as the appropriate hierarchy administrator.
2. Set the hierarchy path to the correct level. Shared instances are created at
   the provider, reseller, or customer level. Dedicated instances are created at
   the customer level.
3. Go to the CER **Servers** page.
4. Choose an option: 

   * To add a new Cisco Emergency Responder (CER) in VOSS Automate, click **Add**.
   * To modify an existing CER, click its name in the list of Cisco Emergency Responders.
5. Enter a name for the Cisco Emergency Responder in the **CER_Virtual Server Name**
   field.

6. If you're configuring a publisher node, select the **Publisher** checkbox.

   .. note:: 

      The **Publisher** tab is populated only when the **Publisher** check box is
      selected.

7. Expand **Network Addresses**.

   a. Choose the SERVICE_PROVIDER_SPACE address space.
   b. Enter the IP address of the CER Server in the **IPV4 Address** field.
   
      .. note:: 
      
         Either the hostname or the IP address is required. Ensure that the hostname
         or IP address does not contain a trailing blank space. VOSS Automate can't 
         validate an entry that contains a blank space at the end of the hostname or
         IP address.
      
   c. The **Hostname** field is automatically populated with the CER Name.
      Edit it if necessary.
   d. Fill in the domain of the CER application.
   e. Provide an optional description for the network address.
   
8. Expand **Credentials**.

   a. Add credentials for PLATFORM and ADMIN credential types. Click +
      to add more credentials.
   b. Fill in the user ID and password that you configured when you
      installed the CER.
   c. Choose RO (Read-only) or RW (Read or Write) for the Access Type.
      The default is RO.
   d. Provide an optional description for the credential.

   PLATFORM and ADMIN are required for license management.

9. Fill out the fields on the **Publisher** tab: 

.. tabularcolumns:: |p{3cm}|p{12cm}|

+--------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
| Field        | Description                                         |
+==============+=====================================================+
|              | Select the version of the CER                       |
| Version      | servers in this cluster.                            |
+--------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
|              | Read-only. If creating at provider level,           |
| Multi-Tenant | this field is set to Shared. If creating at         |
|              | customer level, this field is set to Dedicated.     |
+--------------+-----------------------------------------------------+

10. Click **Save**.


.. rubric:: Next Steps

* :ref:`assoc-cer-with-customers`