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Chapter 4 Installing Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing Release 5.3 in a Load Balancing Configuration

Preinstallation Tasks: Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing Release 5.3 in a Load Balancing Configuration

End-User Considerations

If users attempts to use their video endpoints to dial in to a meeting that is hosted on a web server without the video integration installed, the request to dial in to the meeting can succeed and a video meeting can be created. However, video features will not be available in the meeting console for that meeting.

Preinstallation Tasks: Cisco Unified MeetingPlace

Web Conferencing Release 5.3 in a Load Balancing

Configuration

This section contains the following procedures:

Understanding the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing Installation and Load Balancing Configuration Process, page 4-8

Preparing the Internal Cluster, page 4-9

Preparing the External Cluster, page 4-10

Creating a Common Storage Location, page 4-11

Understanding the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing Installation and Load Balancing Configuration Process

This section provides an overview of how to install Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing with load balancing. Complete only the steps that are relevant to your configuration.

Before You Begin

Read the “About Installing Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing Release 5.3 in a Load Balancing Configuration” section on page 4-1.

(Optional) If necessary, read the “About Installing Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing Release 5.3 in a Load Balancing Configuration for Video-Enabled Systems” section on page 4-6.

When you install multiple web servers, make sure that you synchronize the Purge parameters. For more information, see the “About the MeetingNotes Purge Parameter and SMA-2S Configurations” section in Chapter 3 of the Configuration Guide for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing Release 5.3.

Procedure

Step 1 Prepare the internal cluster, external cluster, and common storage locations for your installation.

For instructions, see the following sections:

Preparing the Internal Cluster, page 4-9.

Preparing the External Cluster, page 4-10

Creating a Common Storage Location, page 4-11

Step 2 Install the first internal web server.

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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 Naming Conventions Term DefinitionAdditional References Preface Additional References About Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Configuration Restrictions Terms for Single Sign On Software IntegrationTerms of Support for Single Sign On Software Integration New Features and Enhancements in Release Feature DescriptionFeature Description New Features and Enhancements in Release New Features and Enhancements in Release Feature Description About SQL Server Integration Msde Database Size Related TopicsAbout SQL Server Installation Options If the following conditions are metAbout Sun Java Runtime Environment Creating a Least Privileged SQL Account Installing Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server ReleaseInstalling SQL Server on a Remote Server Assigning Installation and Ongoing Rights ProcedureTroubleshooting Tips RestrictionsInternal 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 Web Server Over an Https Connection Testing the Meeting Console ConnectionAbout Segmented Meeting Access About the SMA-1S Configuration LAN/WAN DMZAbout the SMA-2S Configuration About the SMA-2S Configuration with SSL and Segmented DNS ExampleGathering 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 Then InternalDefault Behavior of Load Balancing in Video-Enabled Systems Suggestions for a Robust Cisco Unified MeetingPlace SystemVideo Meetings in Segmented Meeting Access Deployments SQL Server ConsiderationsInstall the first internal web server End-User ConsiderationsPreparing the Internal Cluster Preparing the External Cluster Creating a Common Storage Location Installing the First Internal Web Server Configuring Services for the First Internal Web ServerProcedure Installing Additional Internal Web Servers Registry Key ActionInstalling the First External Web Server Copying Guids From the Internal to the 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 Viewing the Amount of Web-Conferencing Load on a Server Disabling Load BalancingOL-10029-01 A P T E R User Authentication Methods in Release 5.3235 and Later Load Balancing in Release 5.3333 and LaterRight-clickMPWEB and choose All Tasks Backup Database Backing Up the Mpweb Database and MPWEB-Slave DatabaseBacking Up Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Registry Information Open ExplorerThis section contains the following procedures Upgrading a Standalone Web Server Restrictions Upgrading Web Servers Sharing the Same Database Uninstalling Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing Click Change/RemoveReboot your server Removing SQL Server or MsdeWhat to Do First Obtaining Additional Assistance Checking the Cisco MCS Operating System ReleaseLocating the Software Download Page on Cisco.com Resolving Http Connection Problems Resolving Https Connection ProblemsOL-10029-01 D E IN-2 IN-3 IN-4