Cisco Systems Conference Phone manual Preface

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Preface

Revised: April 28, 2006

Topics in this section include:

Purpose, page vii

Audience, page vii

Naming Conventions, page viii

Additional References, page ix

Purpose

This guide describes how to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing Release 5.3.

This guide does not describe how to install Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing Release 5.3. Nor does it describe how to install or use additional Cisco Unified MeetingPlace applications that can reside on the same server as Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing. For information about other compatible products, see the “Additional References” section on page ix.

Audience

This guide is for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace system administrators. It assumes the following:

You have a thorough understanding of voice and data terminology and concepts.

You are familiar with Cisco Unified MeetingPlace, networking concepts and Microsoft Windows software-based web servers.

After you install and configure Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing, you are also responsible for the following:

Installing and configuring third-party applications that are not currently available to Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing, such as optional audio tools like Windows Media Server

Note Installation of third-party software is subject to the Cisco Policy for Use of Third-Party Software and Security Updates outlined in this documentation.

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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 Installing SQL Server on a Remote Server Installing Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server ReleaseCreating a Least Privileged SQL Account 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 Locating the Software Download Page on Cisco.com Checking the Cisco MCS Operating System ReleaseObtaining Additional Assistance Resolving Https Connection Problems Resolving Http Connection ProblemsOL-10029-01 D E IN-2 IN-3 IN-4