Introduction

Learn about Vocera software, products and utilities, and basic information related to using this guide.

Vocera Communication enables hands-free, voice-controlled wireless voice communication using the wearable Vocera badge throughout a wireless networked building or campus. For an end user, communication is as easy as pushing a button on the badge and saying, “Call Jodie Lee”.

This guide describes how to install or upgrade a Vocera Voice Communication system. Setting up the system entails the following:

Installing server software
Configuring Vocera badges
Initializing the Vocera Voice Server database with the names of users and groups

If telephony integration is required, you can install Vocera SIP Telephony Gateway. Other optional components, such as Vocera Client Gateway, a gateway for smartphones running the Vocera Collaboration Suite application, and Vocera Report Server, can also be installed.