Understanding a Vocera Incoming VMI Adapter Configuration

The Vocera Incoming VMI Adapter acts as a server for third party integrators using the VMI protocol.

Adapters send information to and receive information from the Vocera Platform, as well as monitor and collect data. Each adapter is configured to allow the Vocera Platform to communicate with a specific type of resource and any devices that resource may control.

The Vocera Incoming VMI Adapter implements the VMI protocol as a server with the intent of receiving inbound messages and providing responses to the senders. This adapter provides the ability to receive messages and send responses to both alpha-numeric and multiple choice response (MCR) messages. (See Multiple Choice Response (MCR) Matching for additional information.)

The adapter is configured in one of two modes; database mode or direct forwarding mode.

When in database mode, the Vocera Incoming VMI Adapter receives and stores messages according to the message types configured, and Vocera Platform EMDAN handles the delivery of the alerts.

When in direct forwarding mode, the Vocera Incoming VMI Adapter receives messages and directly sends it to the Voice Server for delivery to Vocera badges only. When using direct forwarding, delete message requests are supported.