CUCM AXL - how to update "load server" which is under the "Product Specific Configuration Layout Help" section

[jialinli]

Hi,

I want to update the value of "load server" to an ip address which is under the "Product Specific Configuration Layout Help" section. I started from here: https://developer.cisco.com/site/sxml/downloads/sample-app/ and https://developer.cisco.com/site/axl/learn/how-to/axl-java-sample-application.gsp. And I couldn't find the functions I need. I also wanted to write a new API but I'm confused about how to start...

Looking forward to you help, thank you~

Thanks,

Jialing

[dstaudt · Accepted solution]

The settings in the 'Product Specific Configuration' area are stored in the <vendorConfig> element, e.g. when retrieved via <getPhone> or updated via <updatePhone>. 

It can be tricky to update values in this element, as the key values and value types can vary by device type, and consist of 'free form' XML lists and elements under <vendorConfig>.  Typically you will want to read the existing set of XML under <vendorConfig> via <getPHone>,  add in the new key element and value you want to set (if it is not already present), then send it back in via <updatePhone>.

[dedwards16@bloomberg.net]

Hi David, can you advise how I may update the 'SSH Access' on the 8851/7965 phones? Can it be done via the vendorConfig?

Thanks

[dstaudt]

Yep! 

If using Python, this sample script/project may be helpful in understanding how to use Zeep with vendorConfig: https://github.com/CiscoDevNet/axl-python-zeep-samples/blob/master/axl_add_Phone_vendorConfig.py

[dedwards16@bloomberg.net]

Great! Thanks David -- this is helpful.