Cisco Cisco TelePresence Management Suite (TMS) Version 15 Installation Guide
Caution: Be aware of any group policies that your Active Directory may automatically apply to servers
joined to its domains. High security policies that interfere with web server operations may interfere with
Cisco TMS operation.
joined to its domains. High security policies that interfere with web server operations may interfere with
Cisco TMS operation.
7. Restart the server to complete any changes to the computer name or domain membership.
Shutting down
Cisco TelePresence Management Server must be shut down using the front LCD panel or from the Windows
interface before powering the unit off.
interface before powering the unit off.
Operating, maintaining, and upgrading the server
Cisco TelePresence Management Server is a Cisco-maintained "black-box" server designed to be operated
using the LCD panel or web interface, while operation and management of the Cisco TMS software
application is performed solely using the Cisco TMS web interface. Access to the server's operating system
is available via local console connections or Microsoft Remote Desktop Client, but it is not required for
normal operations.
using the LCD panel or web interface, while operation and management of the Cisco TMS software
application is performed solely using the Cisco TMS web interface. Access to the server's operating system
is available via local console connections or Microsoft Remote Desktop Client, but it is not required for
normal operations.
As with all servers, the server hardware should be housed in a secure space and not be accessible to non-
administrators. The server should remain on at all times for normal operation.
administrators. The server should remain on at all times for normal operation.
When delivered, the operating system is "locked down" and hardened following Microsoft's security
recommendations for a server of this type. The server does not allow any remote connections except where
necessary for Cisco TMS communication with users and the devices that it manages. The SQL database
and other internal components are not accessible remotely. Cisco recommends that you do not modify any of
the operating system’s underlying settings.
recommendations for a server of this type. The server does not allow any remote connections except where
necessary for Cisco TMS communication with users and the devices that it manages. The SQL database
and other internal components are not accessible remotely. Cisco recommends that you do not modify any of
the operating system’s underlying settings.
We recommend enabling Windows Updates on the server.
Starting and stopping the server
Cisco TelePresence Management Server can be restarted and shut down via the LCD panel. As with all
servers, it should not be powered off abruptly and restarts/shutdowns should always be performed via the
software controls rather than the power switch - unless the server itself and the LCD panel are unresponsive.
After a full shutdown, it is safe to turn off the power switch.
servers, it should not be powered off abruptly and restarts/shutdowns should always be performed via the
software controls rather than the power switch - unless the server itself and the LCD panel are unresponsive.
After a full shutdown, it is safe to turn off the power switch.
To start up the Cisco TelePresence Management Server:
1. Connect the power.
2. Turn the power switch to 1 (on).
When the start up process nears completion, the LCD panel will show the server's current IP address .
To restart or shut down from the LCD panel:
1. Press Enter to display the
Main Menu
.
2. Use the Up or Down arrow to select
Commands
and press Enter .
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