Implementing Cisco Telepresence Solutions (ITS)

Detailed Outlines

Course Outlines

Module 1: Introduction to Cisco TelePresence

This module describes a Cisco TelePresence solution and the technology that makes it work

Lesson 1: Exploring the Cisco TelePresence Solution

  • Define telepresence and the use of technology to immerse a participant in the experience
  • Identify the limitations of traditional video communications
  • Explain the original design attributes for Cisco TelePresence
  • Describe the Cisco TelePresence endpoint design principles
  • Describe the advantages of the Cisco TelePresence solution
  • Discuss the vision for Cisco TelePresence and how it can help create a next–generation, rich-media network
  • Discuss the high-level network requirements for Cisco TelePresence
  • Provide a high-level overview of the NPA

Lesson 2: Exploring the Cisco TelePresence Environments

  • List the components of the Cisco TelePresence solution and which role each component fulfills
  • Identify the endpoints in the Cisco TelePresence portfolio and describe the level of experience that each model provides
  • Discuss the wiring for the Cisco TelePresence generation 2 primary codec
  • Describe the acoustic properties of the Cisco TelePresence room
  • Describe the Cisco TelePresence illumination specifications
  • Describe the Cisco TelePresence Auto Collaborate feature
  • Describe the capabilities of the Cisco TelePresence Multipoint Switch
  • List the capabilities of the Cisco TelePresence Recording Server
  • Define the capabilities of Cisco TelePresence Manager
  • Describe the Cisco TelePresence experience, as well as video and audio characteristics
  • Define the Cisco TelePresence architecture for intercompany communications
  • Discuss the purpose of the Cisco TelePresence Planning, Design, and Implementation Service

Lesson 3: Planning a Cisco TelePresence Room Design

  • Discuss various questions you should ask when designing a Cisco TelePresence room
  • Discuss the importance of corporate identity on a conference room and how Cisco TelePresence solutions provide the flexibility to incorporate corporate culture
  • Discuss the importance of background aesthetics in creating a 3-D experience
  • Describe Cisco TelePresence room design examples
  • Discuss the effect that wall textures have on a Cisco TelePresence room
  • List the approved background colors for a Cisco TelePresence room

Module 2: Cisco TelePresence Call Control

This module describes Cisco TelePresence endpoints and how to configure them

Lesson 1: Integrating Cisco TelePresence Endpoints with Cisco Unified Communications Manager

  • Describe the complete end-to-end solution that the Cisco TelePresence solution provides
  • Describe the Cisco TelePresence codec
  • Configure and troubleshoot the Cisco TelePresence codec
  • Describe Cisco Unified Communications Manager
  • Describe the registration process between the codec and Cisco Unified Communications Manager
  • Describe the Cisco Unified Communications Manager configuration that is needed to support the Cisco TelePresence system
  • Describe the Cisco Unified IP Phone 797xG
  • Describe Cisco TelePresence CAC considerations
  • Troubleshoot Cisco TelePresence system issues

Lesson 2: Examining the Cisco TelePresence User Interface

  • Describe the Cisco Unified IP Phone that the Cisco TelePresence system uses
  • Describe the One-Button-to-Push features of the Cisco Unified IP Phone
  • Conference an audio-only call into a Cisco TelePresence session
  • Describe the multiple audio and video call support features
  • Describe the meeting control options
  • Control the document camera from the IP phone
  • Describe the Cisco Auto Collaborate Presentation Privacy alert
  • Describe the Cisco TelePresence in-call icons
  • Describe the user interface on phone alerts, status, and messages

Module 3: Cisco TelePresence Network Architecture

This module describes the Cisco TelePresence network architecture

Lesson 1: Deploying a Cisco TelePresence Network

  • Describe the functionality of multiplexing RTP video and audio streams with the Cisco TelePresence codec
  • Describe the various Cisco TelePresence deployment models
  • Configure Cisco devices for use with Cisco TelePresence

Lesson 2: Shaping and Policing

  • Describe recommendations for provisioning a network with Cisco TelePresence
  • Describe bursty traffic in the network
  • Describe traffic policing and shaping of network traffic
  • Describe traffic characteristics for Cisco TelePresence
  • Provision for bursts in the network

Lesson 3: Setting a QoS Policy

  • Explain the effect that latency, jitter, and loss have on Cisco TelePresence
  • Describe the various IP packet classification and marking methods
  • Describe the Cisco Catalyst queuing model for Telepresence traffic
  • Provide an overview of campus QoS policies

Lesson 4: Designing WAN and Branch QoS Policies

  • Describe the difference between a converged network and an overlay WAN network
  • Provide an overview of the WAN and branch QoS polices
  • Describe considerations and recommendations for LLQ and CBWFQ
  • Describe the various WAN edge models
  • Provide an overview of MPLS VPN policies
  • Provide an overview of subline rate issues
  • Describe the Cisco Certified TelePresence Connection program for service providers

Lesson 5: Understanding the NPA

  • Describe the NPA process
  • Describe the tools that are used to perform an NPA
  • Use the VSAA to collect network statistics
  • Describe the Cisco TelePresence Manager PreQualification Assistant 1.5

Lesson 6: Using the VSAA

  • Describe the VSAA
  • Configure VSAA bootable flash drives
  • Configure VSAAs, run tests on the network, collect the data and upload the results to the Cisco Partner portal

Module 4: Cisco TelePresence Extended System Features

This module describes the extended features of Cisco TelePresence

Lesson 1: Understanding the Cisco TelePresence Multipoint Switch

  • Provide an overview of the Cisco TelePresence Multipoint Switch
  • Discuss the conference features available for Cisco TelePresence Multipoint Switch conferences
  • Discuss the bandwidth requirements for the Cisco TelePresence Multipoint Switch
  • Discuss the rationale for centrally deploying the Cisco TelePresence Multipoint Switch server
  • Discuss the process for room switching with Cisco TelePresence systems
  • Discuss the process for speaker switching with Cisco TelePresence systems
  • Discuss the Cisco TelePresence Multipoint Switch meeting types
  • Troubleshoot different Cisco TelePresence Multipoint Switch meeting types

Lesson 2: Understanding the Cisco TelePresence Multipoint Switch

  • Provide an overview of the Cisco TelePresence Manager features and specifications
  • Review the initial server configuration settings for Cisco TelePresence Manager
  • Describe how Cisco TelePresence Manager integrates with Cisco Unified Communications Manager
  • Discuss how Cisco TelePresence Manager integrates with Cisco TelePresence Systems
  • Discuss how Cisco TelePresence Manager integrates with LDAP and Microsoft Exchange
  • Discuss the requirements for Microsoft Exchange integrations with forms-based authentication
  • Discuss how Cisco TelePresence Manager integrates with Lotus Domino
  • Discuss and configure the Cisco TelePresence Manager integration with Cisco TelePresence Multipoint Switch
  • Discuss the management and troubleshooting of Cisco TelePresence scheduled meetings
  • Demonstrate the scheduling of a Cisco TelePresence meeting
  • Troubleshoot Cisco TelePresence Manager

Lesson 3: Exploring One-Button-to-Push Without Cisco TelePresence Manager

  • Discuss reasons for not deploying Cisco TelePresence Manager
  • List the features that you lose without Cisco TelePresence Manager and the options on the Cisco TelePresence User Interface that you can use instead of One-Button-to-Push
  • Discuss how to schedule a Cisco TelePresence meeting without Cisco TelePresence Manager

Lesson 4: Examining Cisco TelePresence Interoperability

  • Provide an overview of Cisco TelePresence interoperability, list the features of Cisco TelePresence interoperability, and identify the benefits and caveats of interoperability with Cisco TelePresence
  • Discuss Cisco TelePresence interoperability integrations
  • Describe the design of a dial plan when you are implementing a Cisco Unified Conferencing MCU
  • Discuss call setup during a Cisco TelePresence interoperability call
  • Connect to the console of the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3500 Series MCU
  • Demonstrate how to access the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing web administration page
  • Demonstrate how to configure the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3500 Series MCU

Lesson 5: Working with the Cisco TelePresence Recording Server

  • Provide an overview of the Cisco TelePresence Recording Server and its features
  • List the Cisco TelePresence Recording Server specifications
  • Demonstrate the integration of LDAP with Cisco TelePresence Recording Server
  • Use the Cisco TelePresence Recording Server to record, review, and distribute content
  • Discuss the benefits of integrating the Cisco TelePresence Recording Server with the Cisco MXE 3000 Media Experience Engine for video postproduction

Lesson 6: Examining Intercompany Communications

  • Provide an overview of intercompany communication
  • Describe the process that enables intercompany communication
  • Discuss the use of ENUM as a tool for mapping directory numbers to an IP address and discuss options for external dial plans
  • Describe the functionality that the Cisco Unified Border Element provides
  • Discuss the SIP signaling negation process when using an SBC
  • Discuss the SIP signaling negation process when using a Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance
  • Discuss RTP media flow through an SBC
  • Discuss the RTP signaling negation process when using a Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance
  • Describe how service providers can enable hosted solutions

Lesson 7: Examining Cisco TelePresence Security

  • Describe the security features of Cisco TelePresence in Cisco Unified Communications Manager
  • Configure the security profile for Cisco TelePresence in Cisco Unified Communications Manager
  • Configure PKI-based security features in Cisco Unified Communications Manager

Labs:

  • Cisco TelePresence Demonstration to EBC (Optional)
  • Assembling the Endpoint
  • Registering the Cisco TelePresence Endpoint
  • Completing a Cisco TelePresence Call Between Two Endpoints
  • Performing an NPA Using VSAA
  • Performing an NPA Using IP SLA
  • Configuring the Cisco TelePresence Multipoint Switch
  • Using the Cisco TelePresence Manager Prequalification Tool
  • Configuring Cisco TelePresence Manager, Cisco Unified Communications Manager, and Microsoft Exchange Service Account
  • Adding Users to Exchange
  • Configuring Scheduled Meetings
  • Enabling Cisco Unified Video Advantage
  • Configuring the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing MCU with SIP
  • Configuring the Cisco TelePresence Recording Server

Objectives and Pre-requisites

Course Objectives

  • Describe a Cisco TelePresence solution and the technology that makes it work
  • Describe and configure a Cisco TelePresence system endpoint
  • Describe the Cisco TelePresence architecture
  • Describe the extended features of Cisco TelePresence

Prerequisites

The knowledge and skills you must have before attending this course are as follows:

  • Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1
  • Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2
  • Implementing Cisco Quality of Service
  • Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Manager Part 1

   
 
Classroom training
Duration: 4 days
Price: US$ ----
CLC: 40

 
Course Schedule:
Egypt, Cairo,  Jan 2015
Dubai,  Feb, 2015
Qatar, Doha, May 2015

 
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