# Genesys Quality Management Suite 8.1.520 : Prerequisites: Configuration of platform for recording

Before you install Genesys Quality Management Suite, follow these steps to prepare your contact center platform for recording:

Genesys Active Recording | Configure CUCM for all types of recording. Configure CUCM for Active Recording. If the solution is integrated with a Contact Center, complete the corresponding steps: Configuring Genesys CIM for integration with GQM. If the solution includes the Prerecording service, configure CUCM for Prerecording.
Genesys Passive Recording | Preparatory steps: Configure CUCM for all types of recording. Configure SPAN ports. If the solution is integrated with a Contact Center, complete the corresponding steps: Configuring Genesys CIM for integration with GQM.
Genesys Active Recording | Configure Genesys CIM For Active recording.
Genesys Passive Recording | Configure Genesys CIM for Enhanced Passive Recording (EPR)
Avaya Active Recording | Configure Avaya CM for Active Recording. If the solution is integrated with Genesys CIM, configure your Genesys platform for integration with GQM.