Software Installation, Software Requirements

Software Installation

Software Requirements

RealPresence Capture Server - Virtual Edition is supported on VMware vSphere 5.1/5.5. Before you install and configure the RealPresence Capture Server system, you need the following:

●VMware vSphere 5.1/5.5 client installed where you can access the ESXi host

●Login credentials and IP addresses of one or more VMware vShpere hosts on which you will deploy your RealPresence Capture Server OVA

●A web browser where you access the Viewer Portal. See table "User Portal Web Browser Requirement" for the supported versions

Resource and License Management

For the 1st installation of Virtual Edition, the 90-day trial license provides 6/3 capacity and basic functions. To permanently enable the Capture Server system and enjoy the full capabilities, a RealPresence Capture

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Contents

Polycom RealPresence Capture Server, Virtual Edition Page Contents Page Fault Management Upgrade, Backup, Restore, and MigrateRecord and Playback Live Streaming/VoD Manage Archives and Live Streams Using the User Portal Appendix a Console CommandsAppendix B Configure External Servers Appendix C Configure the Server Working with VCS 102 Polycom, Inc System Overview Maximum Record Port Feature Description Port licenseCapacity Video Call Playback Live Streaming Resources UsageConference Call or Endpoint Call Multi-user Login Capacity MP4 People Video Content VideoLocal Media Storage Capacity 128,000 103 700 33,950 User Interfaces Web-based Admin PortalUser Permissions through Admin Portal To log in to the Admin Portal Web-based User PortalSearch and Refresh Lists To search for a target item in the list TV user interface also called the Tvui Understand the Main MenuTV User Interface Fecc and Dtmf Operation Keys Scenario Console VMWare vSphere 5.5 Hardware InstallationHardware Requirements Polycom, Inc Resource and License Management Software InstallationSoftware Requirements Licence of Capability License Set up RealPresence Capture Server in a Virtual EnvironmentWeb Browser and OS Requirements Examples Configure NFS RequiredMake sure the NFS service has been installed and is running Restart the NFS service Go to Licensing & Product Registration Activation/UpgradeProduct Activation Obtain the Product Activation Key from Polycom Parameter Description To download Capture Server software and VE versionTo view the system activation status Fast Configuration Wizard System Initialization Configure IP Settings through Console Configure System Time Set IP Parameters Description Configure IP Settings through Admin PortalTo set IP Configure the following general settings Click OK. The system restarts to apply your changesGeneral System Network Parameters Description Set Route Parameters Description System Configuration Signaling ConnectionSignal Connection Parameters Description Check System Status on Home Signaling Server Status System InformationSystem Alerts Hardware Status Manage Users and Groups Web ConnectionsExternal Server Status User Roles To modify user password local user only Click Change PasswordModify User Information To modify user information Set Recording Parameters Create and Manage Groups Configure the following settings Record Parameters Description Configure Signaling Settings 323To register the system to a gatekeeper to make H.323 calls Gatekeeper Parameters Description To configure the SIP settings Go to Configuration Signaling Settings SIP Configure Port Settings To configure the portGo to Configuration System Time Set the System Time To save your files on a network file system Configure Media Storage SettingsClick Configuration Media Storage Settings Configure Multicast Settings Configure MulticastTo configure multicast parameters Go to Configuration Multicast Settings To start a multicast when multicast is disabled MulticastMulticast of a Live Streaming To view a multicast streaming Certificate Types Install the Certificate in the SystemCertificate Management Install a Certificate Authority’s Certificate To install a certificate for a trusted root CACreate a Certificate Signing Request To create a certificate signing request You can review installed certificate details View Certificate DetailsTo view the certificate details Enter certificate information To enable the client certificate validation Remove a CertificateClient Certification Use Ocsp to Obtain Revocation Status Configure QoS Use Http protocol to access websiteTo configure Ocsp To enable Http protocol for server website Configure Snmp Configure the following security settings To configure Snmp settingsConfigure the following agent parameters Diagnostics To configure an Active Directory serverGo to Configuration Active Directory Active Directory Password Settings Security Policy Parameters Description Valid password Go to Configuration Customization UI CustomizationCustomize IVR Information To customize the IVR information Customizing UI Logo Default IVR Messages Message Type Message Text When PlayedWhere Start Recording Immediately Portal Settings Setup E-mail Admin Email Settings  Service Email Settings Session Maximum Number Per Application Portal Setting Configuration Parameter DescriptionSession Idle Timeout specifies the number Configure Templates Configure Recording TemplatesRecord and Playback To view a recording template Same as configured under Configuration Call Settings Configuration Call Settings on Admin Portal Video Max Call Length To edit or delete a recording templateTo set max call length for recording and streaming calls Click the recording template you want to change Configure Transcoding Templates To set max call length for streaming only callsTo define a transcoding template Go to Template Transcoding Templates Only when content is absent To configure a transcoding template for IIS media server To view a transcoding template» Go to Template Transcoding Templates Select ISM for Media Type Configure VRRs To configure a transcoding template for Wowza media serverTo edit or delete a transcoding template To define a VRR Click the VRR entry you want to edit or delete Start a RecordingTo edit or delete a VRR Dial Out Parameters Description To start a recording from the Admin PortalDial in from Endpoint Record from RMX via Recording Link Change Conference Layout for RMX Hosted CallsTo start recording by dialing RealPresence Capture Server To set conference layout type in a recording template To start point-to-point recording from Admin Portal Point-to-point RecordingTo change conference layout type for an ongoing call  1x2 Dual view to recording server Video Call Play Back when Dialing in from Endpoint To view the quick code of an archive from Admin PortalTo play back archives using the quick code Video Call Playback Video Call Playback when Dialing out from Capture Server RMX Playback RMX 8.5 or higherTo start a playback call  SIP Go to Signaling Connection and click To configure live streams in recording template Live StreamingMulti-bitrate Live Streaming Select a recording template Click Edit Configure External Media Servers Configure IIS or Wowza Media ServerStart Live Streaming View Live Streaming Information Configure Windows Media Server To configure Windows Media ServerConfigure the following basic settings Click Windows Media Server under Server Configure Akamai CDN To configure Akamai Media ServerEnable Live Streaming Parameter Publish Manage Streams Pre-link Event To create a pre-link eventGo to Template Events Streams Pre-link Event Parameters Description To edit a pre-link event To obtain the pre-link URL extensionSelect the event you want to change Click Edit Select an event from the list Signaling Connection area, click Dial out to record To start the pre-link recordingGo to Home Copy prelink information Media Management Manage ArchivesView Archive Details Play Back and Download Archives To play back archives through the Admin Portal Manage ArchivesTo download one or several archives from Archives To download one or several media files from Media Files Dynamic Archiving To delete one or several archive filesTo add new media files Archives list, select an archive Transcoding Task Control To delete a media fileTo view transcoding status To stop an ongoing transcoding To restart a transcoding System Administration System Upgrade and FallbackTo update your system software to the latest version To fall back the image, configuration and IVR messages System Log Configuration Configure Log SettingsTo configure the log settings Go to Admin Log Settings Log Management Backup and Restore System ConfigurationRestart and Shut Down the System Back Up and Restore Media Files Configure an FTP Server for BackupTo back up current system configuration Go to Admin Config Backup/Restore Finish Alternate FTP Server Configuration if needed FTP Server Parameters Description Manage Archives and Live Streams Using the User Portal To switch to the Admin Portal from the User PortalTo log in to the User Portal RealPresence Capture Server User Portal To play back archives through the User Portal To view archive detailsTo search archives View Live Streaming CallTo view your live streaming from the User Portal To start point-to-point recording from User Portal Click Call Dial out to record Configure the relevant settings Click OKDial out from Capture Server through User Portal To log in to Console via SSH Appendix a Console CommandsLogin Console Console Command Descriptions Network SettingsTo configure Static IP Address for LAN 1 or LAN Select Static Address Setup, click OK or type Enter Reset Console Password Reset Portal Admin PasswordReset Config To configure Dhcp IP Address for LAN 1 or LAN  Windows Media Server RebootPing Shutdown FallbackShow Exit Appendix B Configure 3rd Party Media Servers Configure the Wowza Media Server Click Add Configure the following basic settings Go to Server WowzaWowza Server Parameter Description Choose between Rtsp streaming and Rtmp streaming Enable VoD Parameter Description Configure the IIS Media Server To configure the IIS media serverDouble click Authentication To create a VRR for use with an external server Go to Server IIS IIS Media Server Parameters Description Enable IIS for Live Streaming Parameter DescriptionEnable VoD for IIS Parameter Description Configuring the Windows Media Server To configure the Windows Media ServerGo to Server Windows Media Server On the Action panel, click Add External Media Servers Parameters Description Parameter Description Appendix C Configure the Server Working with VCS Configure VCS for H.323 CallingConfigure VCS for SIP Calling To configure VCS calling VCS Zone Parameters Settings TCP Set search rule parameters