Administration Guide - Avaya Support

Glossary
Switch
See Private Branch Exchange (PBX).
Telephone User Interface (TUI)
An interface through which callers and subscribers can access the
Modular Messaging software system using the telephone. The TUI is also
an automated attendant and voice messaging system that controls call
handling. It greets incoming callers and instructs them on how to proceed.
Telephony Interface
An interface that enables communication between the voice boards and
Modular Messaging software. You can configure Analog, QSIG, Set
Emulation, IP H.323 or IP SIP.
Teletypewriter (TTY)
Device used by people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Text-to-Speech (TTS)
The conversion of text into speech (speech synthesis). Using TTS,
Modular Messaging software subscribers can listen to their e-mail
messages over the telephone.
Tone File
A file that enables the application to recognize the tones generated by a
PBX.
Tracing Server
A separate server that records operational information about activity in the
voice mail domain.
Tracing System
A system that captures information related to the operation of the MAS, for
both diagnostic and reporting purposes. The tracing system maintains
connections with all MASs in the voice mail domain and receives
notification of events from each of them. These events are written to two
storage areas: the Operation History Database and the Transaction
Database. An administrator can generate reports summarizing voice mail
activity using the Reporting Tool.
Transaction Control Protocol (TCP)
A connection oriented protocol over IP.
Transaction Database
A storage area where information about voice messaging events in the
voice mail domain is written. It is a permanent database containing
summary information that is used by the Reporting Tool.
Transport Layer Security (TLS)
Protocol providing communications security over the internet.
TTS
See Text-to-Speech (TTS).
Avaya Modular Messaging Release 3.1 with the Avaya MSS
February 2007 MAS Administration Guide
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