First-Time Configuration Checklist

Revised: December 2013

Contents

This chapter describes items and configuration tasks required to deploy Cisco WebEx Enabled TelePresence. It contains the following sections:

Server and Site Access Checklist

Table 2-1 describes information you must have before you can configure Cisco WebEx Enabled TelePresence for the first time.

Table 2-1 Make Sure You Have the Following
What You Need
Description and Source

 

WebEx Site URL

URL for the Cisco WebEx site.

Source—Provided by the Cisco WebEx Account Team.

Example— https://example.webex.com/example

Detailed Instructions— Configuring Cisco TelePresence Management Suite .

 

WebEx Site Hostname

Hostname of WebEx site used by the customer.

Source—Provided by the Cisco WebEx Account Team.

Example—“example.webex.com”

Detailed Instructions— Configuring Cisco TelePresence Management Suite

 

WebEx Site Administration URL

Your unique address for accessing the Cisco WebEx Site Administration interface where you complete your initial Cisco WebEx setup configuration and manage and maintain your account after initial setup. This URL takes you directly to the WebEx Administration site.

Source—Provided by the Cisco WebEx Account Team.

Example—“https://example.webex.com/admin”

Detailed Instructions— Integrating Cisco TelePresence with Your Cisco WebEx Site Administration Account

 

Cisco WebEx Administrator username

Cisco WebEx Site Administrator account username.

Source—Provided by the Cisco WebEx Account Team.

Example—“webexAdmin”

Detailed Instructions— Integrating Cisco TelePresence with Your Cisco WebEx Site Administration Account

 

(Optional) Certificate pair, including public certificate and private key from TMS.

Used to authenticate Cisco TMS to the WebEx cloud for meetings booked by users with WebEx accounts when Single Sign On (SSO) is enabled on TMS. When SSO is configured and a user schedules a WebEx-enabled meeting, the WebEx username in their Cisco TMS user profile is passed to the WebEx site to complete the booking.

Detailed Instructions— Configuring Single Sign On in Cisco TMS

 

Client/server certificate for VCS Expressway.

Because the call leg between the VCS Expressway and the WebEx cloud must be encrypted, a valid client/server certificate is required for the SSL handshake to occur so that secure signaling and media can take place.

Detailed Instructions— Creating a New DNS Zone on VCS Expressway for WebEx and Configuring Certificates on Cisco VCS Expressway .

 

Configuration Task Checklist

You can choose the order in which you wish to configure Cisco TelePresence components for Cisco WebEx Enabled TelePresence; the following order is only a suggestion, though you must complete all of the configuration steps in this checklist to enable the feature and Cisco TelePresence must be enabled before you can configure Cisco WebEx Site Administration.

1. Conference bridges:

– Cisco MCU

– Cisco TelePresence Server

2. Call control:

– Cisco Video Communications Server

– Cisco Unified Communications Manager

3. Scheduling:

– Cisco TelePresence Management Suite

– Cisco TelePresence Management Suite Extension for Microsoft Exchange

– Cisco TelePresence Management Suite Provisioning Extension

4. Audio:

– Configure Audio for Cisco WebEx Enabled TelePresence

5. WebEx site:

– Cisco WebEx Site Administration

Cisco MCU

Table 2-2 Checklist — Configuring Cisco WebEx Enabled TelePresence on the MCU for the First Time

 

Go to: Chapter 3, “Configuring Cisco MCU and TelePresence Server”
Task
Detailed Instructions

 

Step 1

Configure SIP

SIP

 

Step 2

Configure the Content Mode.

Content Mode

 

Step 3

Configure the Video and Audio Codecs.

Video and Audio Codecs

 

Step 4

Configure the Automatic Content Handover.

Automatic Content Handover

 

Step 5

Configure Optional Recommended Settings:

  • Automatically Make Content Channel Important
  • Outgoing Transcoded Codec
  • Adaptive Gain Control
  • Join and Leave Audio Notifications
  • Encryption

Recommended Settings for MCU

 

Cisco TelePresence Server

Table 2-3 Checklist — Configuring Cisco WebEx Enabled TelePresence on the TelePresence Server for the First Time

 

Go to: Chapter 3, “Configuring Cisco MCU and TelePresence Server”
Task
Detailed Instructions

 

Step 1

Configure SIP

SIP

 

Step 2

Configure Locally Managed Mode

Locally Managed Mode

 

Step 1

Configure the Automatic Content Handover.

Automatic Content Handover

 

Step 2

Configure Optional Recommended Setting:

  • Display Setting

Display Setting

 

Cisco Video Communications Server

Table 2-4 Checklist — Configuring Cisco WebEx Enabled TelePresence on Cisco Unified CM for the First Time

 

Go to: Chapter 4, “Configuring Call Control”
Task
Detailed Instructions

 

Step 1

Create a New DNS Zone on VCS Expressway for WebEx

  • Create a new DNS zone
  • Turn on TLS Verify mode and enter TLS verify subject name.
  • Set up a search rule for the WebEx domain

Creating a New DNS Zone on VCS Expressway for WebEx

 

Step 2

Configure a valid Client/Server Certificate

Configuring Certificates on Cisco VCS Expressway,

 

Step 3

Configuring Traversal Zones for MCUs with Encryption Enabled

Configuring Traversal Zones for MCUs with Encryption Enabled

 

Step 4

(If deploying with Unified CM) Configure a SIP trunk between Unified CM and VCS Control.

Configuring a SIP Trunk Between Unified CM and VCS Control

 

Cisco Unified Communications Manager

Table 2-5 Checklist — Configuring Cisco WebEx Enabled TelePresence on Cisco Unified CM for the First Time

 

Go to: Chapter 4, “Configuring Call Control”
Task
Detailed Instructions

 

Step 1

Configure a SIP trunk between Unified CM and VCS Control.

Configuring a SIP Trunk Between Unified CM and VCS Control

 

Cisco TelePresence Management Suite

Table 2-6 Checklist — Configuring Cisco WebEx Enabled TelePresence on Cisco TMS for the First Time

 

Go to: Chapter 6, “Configuring Cisco TelePresence Management Suite”
Task
Detailed Instructions

 

Step 1

Enable the WebEx feature in Cisco TMS.

Configuring the Cisco WebEx Feature in Cisco TMS

 

Step 2

Configure WebEx users in Cisco TMS.

Configuring WebEx Users in Cisco TMS

 

Step 3

Configure Hybrid Content Mode for MCU in Cisco TMS.

Configuring Hybrid Content Mode for MCU in Cisco TMS

 

Cisco TelePresence Management Suite Extension for Microsoft Exchange

Complete the steps below if you want to deploy the feature of scheduling WebEx Enabled TelePresence meetings using the Microsoft Outlook. You have the option of configuring one or both of the following scheduling options:

  • WebEx and TelePresence to Outlook
  • WebEx Scheduling Mailbox

Table 2-7 Checklist — Configuring Cisco WebEx Enabled TelePresence on Cisco TMSXE for the First Time

 

Go to: Chapter 7, “Configuring Cisco TelePresence Management Suite Extension for Microsoft Exchange”
Task
Detailed Instructions

 

Step 1

Configure TMSXE for scheduling with WebEx and TelePresence Integration to Microsoft Outlook.

Configuring Cisco TMSXE for the WebEx and TelePresence Integration to Outlook

 

Step 2

Configure TMSXE for scheduling with WebEx Scheduling Mailbox.

Configuring Cisco TMSXE for the WebEx Scheduling Mailbox

 

Cisco TelePresence Management Suite Provisioning Extension

Complete the steps below if you want to deploy the feature of scheduling Cisco WebEx Enabled TelePresence meetings using Smart Scheduler.

Table 2-8 Checklist — Configuring Cisco WebEx Enabled TelePresence on Cisco TMSPE for the First Time

 

Task
Detailed Instructions

 

Step 1

Install and enable TelePresence Management Suite Provisioning Extension (TMSPE) on TMS.

Cisco TelePresence Management Suite Provisioning Extension Deployment Guide.

 

Step 2

Review additional prerequisites, and information about TMSPE and Smart Scheduler.

Configuring Cisco TelePresence Management Suite Provisioning Extension

 

Configure Audio for Cisco WebEx Enabled TelePresence

Table 2-9 Checklist — Configuring Audio for Cisco WebEx Enabled TelePresence

 

Go to: Chapter 9, “Configuring Audio”
Task
Detailed Instructions

 

Step 1

Configuring SIP Audio for Cisco WebEx Enabled TelePresence:

  • Configure the WebEx Site in Cisco TMS to Use SIP Audio
  • Enable Hybrid Mode on the WebEx Site

Configuring SIP Audio for Cisco WebEx Enabled TelePresence

 

Step 2

Configuring PSTN Audio for Cisco WebEx Enabled TelePresence:

  • Configure the WebEx Site in Cisco TMS to Use PSTN Audio
  • Enable Hybrid Mode on the WebEx Site (Optional)
  • Configure PSTN Calls to Pass Through a PSTN gateway to WebEx

Configuring PSTN Audio for Cisco WebEx Enabled TelePresence

 

Step 3

(If applicable) Configuring TSP Audio for Cisco WebEx Enabled TelePresence:

  • Configure MACC Domain Index and Open TSP Meeting Room WebEx Settings
  • Configure TSP Dial String
  • Configure How the Conference is Opened
  • Configure TSP Audio for the Meeting Organizer

Configuring TSP Audio for Cisco WebEx Enabled TelePresence

 

Cisco WebEx Site Administration

After WebEx provisions your site for WebEx Enabled TelePresence, follow these steps.

Table 2-10 Checklist — Setting up Cisco WebEx Site Administration for the First Time

 

Go to: Chapter 10, “Integrating Cisco TelePresence with Your Cisco WebEx Site Administration Account”
Task
Detailed Instructions

 

Step 1

Enable Cisco TelePresence Integration (MC only).

Integrating Cisco TelePresence with Your Cisco WebEx Site Administration Account

Step 2

(Recommended) Enable TelePresence options:

  • List TelePresence on calendar
  • Send invitation email to meeting host
  • Display toll-free number to attendees

Step 3

Set the Cisco TelePresence VOIP and video connection.

Step 4

Select the Cisco TelePresence PRO: Meeting Center TelePresence Session Type.

Assigning the Meeting Center TelePresence Session Type