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Cisco Unified Videoconferencing Desktop Features

Cisco Unified Videoconferencing Desktop Features

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Cisco Unified Videoconferencing Desktop is a feature module of the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing Manager product which provides the ability to establish and participate in video conferences using personal computers with Webcams. The Desktop module of the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing Manager consists of a Desktop Server, a Desktop Client component, a Conference Server and a Desktop Recording Server as shown in Figure 27-1.

Figure 27-1 Basic Desktop Deployment

Table 27-1 describes Desktop specifications.

Table 27-1 Desktop Features 

Specification	Description
Client Connectivity Modes	•Live connection (audio, video, data, chat) for interactive participants •Data-only connection with moderation capabilities, optional call back •Streaming mode for non-interactive participants
Recording and Playback (Optional)	•Records audio, video, data and annotations •Auto posted for easy web access •PIN protected for access security •Permit anyone to record or restrict users1 by administrator
Data Collaboration	•H.239 based data collaboration built into the client •Room system-compatible data collaboration format (H.263+ XGA) •Data shared from a room system visible in all other rooms and on desktops •Data shared from a desktop visible on all other desktops and in rooms •Share the entire screen or specific applications •Text chat with emoticons for desktop users
Client Computer Requirements	•Operating System (OS): Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Mac OS X2 •Browsers: Internet Explorer 6, 7 or 8, Firefox 2 or 3, Safari3.1 (used for streaming on Mac OS X operating systems)
OS Language Supported for the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing Desktop Server	English

1 When working with Cisco Unified Videoconferencing Manager. 2 You can install and use Cisco Unified Videoconferencing Desktop Conference Client on computers using the Microsoft Windows and Mac. For the Mac OS, Cisco Unified Videoconferencing Desktop supports limited functionality allowing users to watch webcasts and recordings but not to participate in live meetings.

Table 27-2 describes Desktop features.

Table 27-2 Desktop Features 

Feature	Description
Meeting Types	•Unmoderated meetings—Anyone can control the meeting •Moderated meetings—Moderator PIN required to control the meeting •Personal virtual rooms
Built-In NAT and Firewall Traversal	•Traverses local and remote firewall to ensure connectivity •Automatically handles local and remote NAT private networks •Automatic detection of optimal media path: UDP, TCP or tunneled TCP
Built-In Streaming	•Built-in streaming server supports `watch-only' participants •Simultaneous streaming of audio, video and data
Scheduling and Reservation	•Outlook plug-in for easy meeting scheduling •Web-based meeting scheduling from any browser •Ports can be reserved assuring availability for critical meetings •Lotus Notes-based scheduling
Security	•SRTP encryption to ensure the privacy of media and signaling between Desktop Clients •Waiting room capability - Meeting will not start until moderator joins •Predefined virtual rooms - Optional mode where only predefined virtual rooms can be used for meetings •The Callback feature can be optionally disabled to avoid misuse
Recording Meetings	•Recording meetings •Editing recorded meeting attributes •Managing recordings (moderators only) •Watching recorded meetings1 •Auto-recording scheduled via Cisco Unified Videoconferencing Manager
User Controls	•Mute/unmute •Enable/disable video camera •Turn on/off local self view •Choose your video layout (active speaker or continuous presence) •Have the system call my voice or video number (callback) •View consolidated conference roster (desktops and rooms) •Request permission to speak when muted
Moderator Controls	•Acquire moderator rights (may require moderator PIN) •Lock meeting •Terminate meeting •Invite any room system or phone (dial-out) •Start/stop streaming •Start/stop recording •Mute, unmute and disconnect any participant •DTMF keypad •Grant permission to speak
Layout Selection	•Mixed •Side-by-side video and data •Stacked •Full screen video or data
Client Interface Languages	•Chinese (Simplified) •Chinese (Traditional) •English (US) •French •German •Italian •Japanese •Korean •Portuguese •Russian •Spanish (international)

1 Users watch recorded meetings through the Desktop web user interface.