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Chapter 2 Installing Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing Release 5.3

Preinstallation Tasks: Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing Release 5.3

Installing Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server Release 5.3, page 2-5

(Optional) Installing SQL Server on a Remote Server, page 2-5

Creating a Least Privileged SQL Account, page 2-5

Gathering Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing Installation Values, page 2-7

Installing Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server Release 5.3

You must install and configure the audio server software on a Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8100 series server before you begin your Release 5.3 installation. For installation instructions, see the Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server Release 5.3.

Installing SQL Server on a Remote Server

Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing requires SQL Server. You can choose to install SQL Server (or MSDE) on either the same machine as Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing or on a separate machine. If you choose to install SQL Server on a separate machine, install both SQL Server 2000 and the appropriate Service Pack on a separate Windows machine before installing Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing. This can be a Cisco MCS or legacy non-Cisco MCS.

Note While we support Microsoft SQL Server Database Engine (MSDE), we strongly recommend that all Cisco Unified MeetingPlace systems, particularly production systems, use a fully licensed SQL Server.

Creating a Least Privileged SQL Account

By default, Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing uses the SQL and MSDE built-in sa administrator account to connect to its database. Depending on your server hardware and the options that you choose during installation, Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing may install SQL or MSDE for you. For more information about SQL and MSDE installation, see the “About SQL Server Integration” section on page 2-1.

During the SQL or MSDE installation, you will be asked to set a password for the sa account. Be sure to set a strong password, without spaces. Often, a strong password is sufficiently secure to protect your system from unauthorized access. However, if you do not want to use a SQL account that has full administration rights, you can create a least-privileged SQL account for use by Cisco

Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing.

Caution If you choose to create a SQL account that is dedicated to Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing use, ensure that it meets all the specified requirements in this procedure. Failure to do so can cause a database connection failure between Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing and the SQL Server and result in a total outage or broken features.

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Contents Corporate Headquarters Copyright 2004-2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved N T E N T S About the SMA-2S Configuration with SSL and Segmented DNS Releases What to Do First Preface Term Definition Naming ConventionsAdditional References Preface Additional References About Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Terms for Single Sign On Software Integration Configuration RestrictionsTerms of Support for Single Sign On Software Integration Feature Description New Features and Enhancements in ReleaseFeature Description New Features and Enhancements in Release New Features and Enhancements in Release Feature Description About SQL Server Integration Related Topics Msde Database SizeIf the following conditions are met About SQL Server Installation OptionsAbout Sun Java Runtime Environment Creating a Least Privileged SQL Account Installing Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server ReleaseInstalling SQL Server on a Remote Server Procedure Assigning Installation and Ongoing RightsRestrictions Troubleshooting TipsInternal Full Access Installing the Operating System on the Cisco MCS Server Before You Begin Restriction Procedure Testing the Web Server Over an Http Connection Testing the Meeting Console Connection Testing the Web Server Over an Https ConnectionAbout Segmented Meeting Access LAN/WAN DMZ About the SMA-1S ConfigurationAbout the SMA-2S Configuration Example About the SMA-2S Configuration with SSL and Segmented DNSGathering Basic Information About Your Web Server What to Do Next Information, see the About SQL Server Integration section on Restrictions Before You Begin OL-10029-01 A P T E R Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing Clusters One Cluster Configuration 121506 Internal ThenSuggestions for a Robust Cisco Unified MeetingPlace System Default Behavior of Load Balancing in Video-Enabled SystemsSQL Server Considerations Video Meetings in Segmented Meeting Access DeploymentsEnd-User Considerations Install the first internal web serverPreparing the Internal Cluster Preparing the External Cluster Creating a Common Storage Location Configuring Services for the First Internal Web Server Installing the First Internal Web ServerProcedure Registry Key Action Installing Additional Internal Web ServersCopying Guids From the Internal to the External Web Server Installing the First External Web ServerConfiguring Services for the First External Web Server Procedure Installing Additional External Web Servers Configuring Redirection of External Meetings Configuring Ad-Hoc Video Meetings Disabling Load Balancing Viewing the Amount of Web-Conferencing Load on a ServerOL-10029-01 A P T E R Load Balancing in Release 5.3333 and Later User Authentication Methods in Release 5.3235 and LaterBacking Up the Mpweb Database and MPWEB-Slave Database Right-clickMPWEB and choose All Tasks Backup DatabaseOpen Explorer Backing Up Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Registry InformationThis section contains the following procedures Upgrading a Standalone Web Server Restrictions Upgrading Web Servers Sharing the Same Database Click Change/Remove Uninstalling Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web ConferencingRemoving SQL Server or Msde Reboot your serverWhat to Do First Obtaining Additional Assistance Checking the Cisco MCS Operating System ReleaseLocating the Software Download Page on Cisco.com Resolving Https Connection Problems Resolving Http Connection ProblemsOL-10029-01 D E IN-2 IN-3 IN-4