Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Release 8.0 -- Quick Start for Installing and Configuring Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Release 8.0
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This section describes the order in which you should install and configure the components of the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace system for Release 8.0. It assumes that you are starting with a fresh system and not updating an existing system. For information about updating an existing system, see the Upgrading to Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Release 8.0 from Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Release 7.0 section or Migrating to Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Release 8.0 from Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Release 6.0 or from Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Express.
- Determining Which Components to Install
- Hardware Media Server Order of Installation
- Express Media Server Order of Installation
- About Installing Integrations
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Determining Which Components to Install
- When you install the Application Server, you select the type of media server that you want to install. Based on that choice, follow the order in one of these sections:
- Depending on the web deployment model that you choose, you may not have to install and configure a web server. For complete information about the components required for your web deployment, see the Planning Guide for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Release 8.0 at http://docwiki.cisco.com/wiki/Cisco_Unified_MeetingPlace%2C_Release_8.0_--_Planning_Your_Deployment.
- You can also install optional integrations. See the About Installing Integrations.
Before You Begin
For information about the requirements for each component, see the System Requirements for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Release 8.0 at http://docwiki.cisco.com/wiki/Cisco_Unified_MeetingPlace_Release_8.0_--_System_Requirements_for_Cisco_Unified_MeetingPlace_Release_8.0.
Hardware Media Server Order of Installation
The following table describes the steps required to install and configure the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace system for Release 8.0.
Note: Only follow this installation if you are installing a Hardware Media Server. If your deployment will use an Express Media Server, follow the instructions in the Express Media Server Order of Installation.
| Step | Step Description | Related Topics |
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Install the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Application Server software onto a Cisco MCS.
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Installing the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Application Server Software module |
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Physically install the Hardware Media Server chassis and blades.
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Configure the Hardware Media Server network interface through the serial port connection:
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Install the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Server software and Gateway SIM onto a Cisco MCS.
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Install the Cisco WebEx Node for MCS. Note: Technically, installing the Cisco WebEx Node for MCS is optional for external meetings. It is not required if your system is audio only. If your system will include web functionality with internal only meetings, you must install the Cisco WebEx Node for MCS. | |
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Configure the Application Server from the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Administration Center. |
various |
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Configure the Web Server from the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Administration. Note: This step is optional and only applies if you installed a web server. |
various |
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Configure your system to use Cisco WebEx. |
Integrating Cisco Unified MeetingPlace with Cisco WebEx module |
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Configure the software settings for the Hardware Media Server. |
Express Media Server Order of Installation
Note: Only follow this installation if you are installing an Express Media Server. If your deployment will use a Hardware Media Server, follow the instructions in the Hardware Media Server Order of Installation.
| Step | Step Description | Related Topics |
|---|---|---|
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1 |
Install the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Application Server software onto a Cisco MCS.
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Installing the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Application Server Software module |
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2 |
Install the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Server software and Gateway SIM onto a Cisco MCS.
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3 |
Install the Cisco WebEx Node for MCS Note: Technically, installing the Cisco WebEx Node for MCS is optional for external meetings. It is not required if your system is audio only. If your system will include web functionality with internal only meetings, you must install the Cisco WebEx Node for MCS. | |
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Configure the Application Server from the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Administration Center. |
various |
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5 |
Configure the Web Server from the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Administration. Note: This step is optional and only applies if you installed a web server. |
various |
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6 |
Configure your system to use Cisco WebEx. |
Integrating Cisco Unified MeetingPlace with Cisco WebEx module |
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7 |
Configure the settings for the Express Media Server. |
About Installing Integrations
You can install the integrations in any order.
Restriction
- You can only install one email notification integration on a particular Cisco MCS. Choose between Microsoft Outlook and IBM Lotus Notes. To install both email notifications, use two Cisco MCSs.
| Integration | Description | Related Topics |
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Cisco Unified MeetingPlace for Microsoft Outlook |
Allows you to schedule and attend Cisco Unified MeetingPlace meetings from Microsoft Outlook and to receive email notifications in Microsoft Outlook for meetings scheduled from the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace web user portal. | |
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Cisco Unified MeetingPlace for IBM Lotus Notes |
Allows you to schedule and attend Cisco Unified MeetingPlace meetings from IBM Lotus Notes and to receive email notifications in IBM Lotus Notes for meetings scheduled from the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace web user portal. |
Integration Note for Installing and Configuring IBM Lotus Notes with Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Release 8.0 at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/ps5664/ps5669/prod_installation_guides_list.html. |
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Cisco Unified MeetingPlace for Jabber Messenger |
Allows you to schedule and attend Cisco Unified MeetingPlace meetings from a Jabber Messenger client. |
Integration Note for Installing and Configuring Jabber with Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Release 8.0 at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/ps5664/ps5669/prod_installation_guides_list.html. |
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Cisco Unified MeetingPlace for IBM Lotus Sametime Messaging |
Allows you to schedule and attend Cisco Unified MeetingPlace meetings from an IBM Lotus Sametime client. |
Integration Note for Installing and Configuring Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Click-to-Conference with IBM Lotus Sametime Instant Messaging For Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Release 8.0 at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/ps5664/ps5669/prod_installation_guides_list.html. |
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IBM Lotus Sametime Web Conference with Cisco Unified MeetingPlace |
Allows you to provide IBM Lotus Sametime users with integrated web and audio conferencing capabilities. |
Integration Note for Installing and Configuring IBM Lotus Sametime Web Conference with Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Release 8.0 at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/ps5664/ps5669/prod_installation_guides_list.html. |
