Cisco Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server Expressway
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from video endpoints connected to the VCS to other video endpoints connected to that same VCS
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from IP handsets or other devices connected to Unified CM to other IP handsets or devices connected to
that same Unified CM
that same Unified CM
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from video endpoints connected to the VCS to IP handsets or other devices connected to Unified CM
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from IP handsets or other devices connected to Unified CM to video endpoints connected to the VCS
The configuration process describes each of these stages separately, so that individual stages can be
implemented and tested before moving on to the next.
implemented and tested before moving on to the next.
Initially the configuration use non-secure TCP connections, as this allows for easier troubleshooting. It then
describes how to secure the video network over TLS.
describes how to secure the video network over TLS.
Prerequisites for system configuration
Before using this document to configure the VCS Control and Unified CM to interwork, make sure that:
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Unified CM contains a basic configuration and has already set up at least:
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System > Server
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System > Cisco Unified CM
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System > Cisco Unified CM Group
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System > Date / Time Group
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System > Presence Group
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System > Region Information
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System > Device Pool
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System > DHCP
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System > Location
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System > Physical location
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System > Enterprise parameters
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System > Licensing
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The VCS Control must be configured with IP address, DNS and NTP information, and is accessible for
management via its web interface (see
management via its web interface (see
).
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Introduction