User`s guide

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Standard 1.0 System Administration Guide January 1998
What this guide is about
Introduction
This guide explains how to set up, operate, and maintain your
Meridian Mail system.
Administrative tasks
This guide contains information and procedures for the
following:
• setting up the initial system configuration (normally a
once-only operation)
• logging on and navigating
• adding users and maintaining the user database
• making voice recordings, such as announcements and voice
menus
• administering fax services on the system
• setting up system security
• backing up the system
• monitoring system status
• performing routine maintenance
• monitoring traffic reports and system usage reports
• troubleshooting
• configuring special features on your system
Where more detailed information is available in other manuals,
this guide directs you to the appropriate resources.
Task frequency
Some of these tasks must be performed every day. Others are
carried out frequently, while some need to be done only
occasionally.
These tasks are performed either through menu-driven screens
at your administration terminal or through your telephone.