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Documentation forVoIP and Network Quality Manager

Latest release: VNQM 2020.2.5 on March 25, 2021

Release Notes

VNQM release notes include new features, upgrade notes, fixed and known issues, and end-of-life notices.

  • VNQM 2020.2.5 Release Notes
  • Previous version release notes

Install & Upgrade

Step-by-step instructions and checklists to help you plan, prepare, and then install or upgrade.

  • VNQM System Requirements
  • Orion Platform Products Installation Guide | PDF
  • Deploy VNQM to: Amazon Web Services | Microsoft Azure | Azure Marketplace

Getting Started Guide

Deployment and configuration information to quickly get your new product in place.

  • VNQM Getting Started Guide | PDF

Administrator Guide

Beyond the Getting Started Guide, learn how to use all of the features.

  • VNQM Administrator Guide | PDF
  • Previous version Administrator Guides

Additional Resources

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  • Product Information
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  • Currently Supported Software Versions

Did you know?

VNQM now supports IP SLA monitoring on Cisco© Nexus devices, NX-OS-based, highly programmable, high-density switches.

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