Table Of Contents
Enabling Microsoft Outlook Calendar Notifications for Meetings Scheduled from the MeetingPlace Web Scheduling Interface
Prerequisites for Sending Microsoft Outlook Calendar Notifications for Meetings Scheduled from the Web
Restrictions for Sending Microsoft Outlook Calendar Notifications for Meetings Scheduled from the Web
How to Enable Cisco Unified MeetingPlace to Send Microsoft Outlook Calendar Notifications for Meetings Scheduled from the Web
Uninstalling Cisco Unified MeetingPlace for Microsoft Outlook Gateway From the Web Server
Creating a Cisco Unified MeetingPlace-Dedicated Email Account and Mailbox on the Microsoft Exchange Server
Configuring Cisco Unified MeetingPlace to Support TLS Encryption
Configuring the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Connection to the Microsoft Exchange Server
Enabling Microsoft Outlook Calendar Notifications for Meetings Scheduled from the MeetingPlace Web Scheduling Interface
Release 8.5
Revised: March 4, 2013 5:06 pm
This document describes the Microsoft Outlook back-end integration, which enables Cisco Unified MeetingPlace to send Microsoft Outlook calendar notifications for meetings that are scheduled from the MeetingPlace web scheduling interface.
This document does not describe the Microsoft Outlook front-end integration, which enables users to schedule, reschedule, and cancel meetings from the Microsoft Outlook calendar. For information about Microsoft Outlook front-end integration, see the Enabling Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Scheduling from Microsoft Outlook module.
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Prerequisites for Sending Microsoft Outlook Calendar Notifications for Meetings Scheduled from the Web
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Restrictions for Sending Microsoft Outlook Calendar Notifications for Meetings Scheduled from the Web
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How to Enable Cisco Unified MeetingPlace to Send Microsoft Outlook Calendar Notifications for Meetings Scheduled from the Web
Prerequisites for Sending Microsoft Outlook Calendar Notifications for Meetings Scheduled from the Web
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If you are upgrading your Cisco Unified MeetingPlace system, make sure that you complete the relevant tasks in the "Upgrading and Migration" section of the Installation, Upgrade, and Migration Guide for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Release 8.5.
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Complete Configuring Email Notifications for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace on MeetingPlace-Scheduled and Audio-Only Deployments module.
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For users to receive complete and correct Cisco Unified MeetingPlace notifications in Microsoft Outlook, you must set up the email accounts in the Microsoft Outlook client to use the Server Type option called "Microsoft Exchange." Cisco Unified MeetingPlace for Microsoft Outlook does not support other server types, such as POP3.
Related Topics
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Installing and Managing Licenses for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace module
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Configuring SSL for the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Application Server module
Restrictions for Sending Microsoft Outlook Calendar Notifications for Meetings Scheduled from the Web
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Do not delete items from the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace-dedicated mailbox on the Microsoft Exchange Server, including the Deleted Items folder. The system automatically deletes the inbox periodically.
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HTML-formatted Microsoft Outlook calendar notifications will not include any graphics.
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On the Microsoft Outlook scheduling tab, users will see only the invitees whose user profiles have the same configuration for all of these fields:
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Email type and format
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Language
To enable users to see a complete list of invitees, set the Include invitee list when scheduled from web user profile field to Yes for all users who schedule meetings.
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If you set up Cisco Unified MeetingPlace user profiles with the fields Can send notifications, Can receive notifications, and Send if meeting changes to Yes, these settings apply only to meetings that users schedule through Cisco Unified MeetingPlace. These settings do not apply if users schedule Cisco Unified MeetingPlace meetings through Microsoft Outlook.
How to Enable Cisco Unified MeetingPlace to Send Microsoft Outlook Calendar Notifications for Meetings Scheduled from the Web
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Uninstalling Cisco Unified MeetingPlace for Microsoft Outlook Gateway From the Web Server
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Creating a Cisco Unified MeetingPlace-Dedicated Email Account and Mailbox on the Microsoft Exchange Server
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Configuring Cisco Unified MeetingPlace to Support TLS Encryption
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Configuring the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Connection to the Microsoft Exchange Server
Uninstalling Cisco Unified MeetingPlace for Microsoft Outlook Gateway From the Web Server
Complete this task to make sure that your Web Server does not have the Microsoft Outlook notification gateway installed.
Before You Begin
If you have a fresh new Cisco Unified MeetingPlace installation and have never upgraded your system, you can skip this task. Proceed to the "Creating a Cisco Unified MeetingPlace-Dedicated Email Account and Mailbox on the Microsoft Exchange Server" section.
Procedure
Step 1
Stop the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Master Service.
Step 2
Select Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.
Step 3
Select the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace for Microsoft Outlook Gateway.
Step 4
Select Remove.
Step 5
Restart the Web Server.
Step 6
Check the list of programs in Add/Remove Programs to verify that the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace for Microsoft Outlook Gateway was successfully uninstalled.
Step 7
Repeat this procedure for each Web Server in the site.
Note
When you restart the Web Server, all manual changes made to the registry are lost.
What To Do Next
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Creating a Cisco Unified MeetingPlace-Dedicated Email Account and Mailbox on the Microsoft Exchange Server
Related Topics
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Stopping, Starting, or Restarting the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Master Service module
Creating a Cisco Unified MeetingPlace-Dedicated Email Account and Mailbox on the Microsoft Exchange Server
Before You Begin
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Read the following sections:
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Prerequisites for Sending Microsoft Outlook Calendar Notifications for Meetings Scheduled from the Web
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Restrictions for Sending Microsoft Outlook Calendar Notifications for Meetings Scheduled from the Web
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Complete the "Uninstalling Cisco Unified MeetingPlace for Microsoft Outlook Gateway From the Web Server" section.
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Work with the Microsoft Exchange administrator to make sure that SMTP access to the Microsoft Exchange Server is allowed.
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For detailed instructions on how to perform any of these steps, see the documentation for your specific Microsoft Exchange Server.
Procedure
Step 1
Create a user on your Microsoft Windows domain, for example, "MeetingPlace."
Step 2
Create a mailbox for this user on the Microsoft Exchange Server.
Step 3
Write down the username and password for this email account.
Step 4
Make sure that this mailbox is allowed to send mail to itself.
Step 5
If the Microsoft Exchange Server is configured to disable anonymous access through SMTP, make sure that you grant the Send As permission for all users in the Enterprise for this mailbox.
The Send As permission enables each Microsoft Outlook calendar notification to appear to come from the meeting scheduler (instead of the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace-dedicated mailbox) for meetings that are scheduled from the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace web scheduling interface.
Step 6
Verify that the mailbox can send and receive messages.
What to Do Next
If TLS is enabled on your Microsoft Exchange Server, proceed to the "Configuring Cisco Unified MeetingPlace to Support TLS Encryption" section.
Otherwise, proceed to the "Configuring the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Connection to the Microsoft Exchange Server" section.
Configuring Cisco Unified MeetingPlace to Support TLS Encryption
Perform this task if the Microsoft Exchange Server that you integrate with Cisco Unified MeetingPlace is configured to use Transport Layer Security (TLS).
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TLS is enabled by default on Exchange 2010. This procedure is required if you are deploying Cisco Unified MeetingPlace in an environment that uses Exchange 2010.
Before You Begin
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Complete these prerequisite tasks. Refer to the documentation for your Microsoft Exchange Server.
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Verify that TLS is enabled on the Microsoft Exchange Server.
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Verify that the Microsoft Exchange Server can successfully receive email from the Internet.
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Make sure that IIS and SMTP on the Microsoft Exchange Server use the same certificate.
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Complete the "Creating a Cisco Unified MeetingPlace-Dedicated Email Account and Mailbox on the Microsoft Exchange Server" section.
Procedure
Step 1
Export the TLS certificate from the Microsoft Exchange Server by following these steps:
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From your Microsoft Windows system, go to the Microsoft IIS Manager.
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Go to the entry called Web Site and highlight the entry called Default Web Site.
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Default Web Site is the generic name; it might have a different name on your system.
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If you are using IIS 6.0 (on Windows Server 2003):
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Right click the Default Web Site entry to display the Properties dialog box.
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Select the Directory Security tab.
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Select View Certificate.
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If you are using IIS 7.0 (on Windows Server 2008):
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Right click the Default Web Site entry to display the Edit Bindings dialog box.
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On the Site Bindings dialog select the https entry and click Edit.
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Under Edit Site Bindings click View.
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Select the Details tab.
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Select Copy to File. The system starts the certificate wizard.
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Select No, do not export the private key and select Next.
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Select DER encoded binary X.509 (.CER) and select Next.
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Select Browse to choose a location to save the certificate. Enter a filename and select Save.
Step 2
Sign in to the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Application Server CLI as the root user.
Step 3
Copy the certificate to $MP_ROOT/filename.cer, substituting the filename from Step 1i.
Step 4
Move to the security directory by entering the following:
cd $MP_ROOT/jre/jre/lib/security
Step 5
Install the certificate by entering the following and substituting the filename from Step 1i:
../../bin/keytool -keystore cacerts -import -alias exchangeIIS -file $MP_ROOT/filename
Note
The default password for the JDK keytool is changeit.
Step 6
If the key length of the installed certificate is greater than 2048, complete these steps:
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Go to http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp.
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Download the "Java Cryptography Extension (JCE) Unlimited Strength Jurisdiction Policy Files 6."
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Install this in the $MP_ROOT/jre/jre/lib/security directory.
Step 7
Restart the system by entering mpx_sys restart.
Step 8
Sign in to the Administration Center.
Step 9
Select System Configuration > Email Notifications > Exchange Server Configuration.
Step 10
Set the TLS enabled field to true.
Troubleshooting Tip
If you previously installed the Exchange certificate and need to install a new version, you must use the keytool -keystore cacerts -delete -alias exchangeIIS command to delete the existing certificate before installing the new certificate.
What to Do Next
Proceed to the "Configuring the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Connection to the Microsoft Exchange Server" section.
Related Topics
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How to Sign in to the CLI on the Application Server in the Using the Command-Line Interface (CLI) on the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Application Server module
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Exchange Server Configuration Page in the Administration Center Page References for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace module
Configuring the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Connection to the Microsoft Exchange Server
Before You Begin
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Complete the "Creating a Cisco Unified MeetingPlace-Dedicated Email Account and Mailbox on the Microsoft Exchange Server" section.
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If TLS is enabled on your Microsoft Exchange Server, complete the "Configuring Cisco Unified MeetingPlace to Support TLS Encryption" section.
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Obtain this information about the Microsoft Exchange Server:
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Hostname or IP address
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Windows domain
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Username and password for the email account that you created in the "Creating a Cisco Unified MeetingPlace-Dedicated Email Account and Mailbox on the Microsoft Exchange Server" section.
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In an Application Server Failover deployment, the Application Server must be active in order to complete this task.
Procedure
Step 1
Sign in to the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Administration Center.
Step 2
Select System Configuration > Email Notifications > Exchange Server Configuration.
Step 3
Configure the fields on the Exchange Server Configuration Page.
Step 4
Select Save.
Step 5
Select Test to verify the connection between Cisco Unified MeetingPlace and Microsoft Exchange.
Troubleshooting Tips
See License Error Appears During Exchange Server Configuration in the Troubleshooting Microsoft Outlook Calendar Notifications for Meetings Scheduled from the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web module.
Verifying
Click Test to verify the connection between Cisco Unified MeetingPlace and Microsoft Exchange Server.
What to Do Next
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If you upgraded your Cisco Unified MeetingPlace system from an earlier release, run the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace-Microsoft Exchange migration process at /opt/cisco/meetingplace/migrationtools/current/notifications/migrateExchangeForICAL.sh.
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The migration process might take a long time if many meetings need to be migrated. To speed up the migration process, delete old meetings from the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace-dedicated mailbox, and empty the Deleted Items folder. We recommend that the mailbox have fewer than 1360 appointment items or 32 KB of appointment data before you run the migration process.
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To enable users to receive meeting notifications as calendar appointments in Microsoft Outlook, specify a Microsoft Exchange option in the Email type and format user group or user profile fields.
See "Configuring User Preferences for Email Notifications" in the Configuring Email Notifications for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace on MeetingPlace-Scheduled and Audio-Only Deployments module.
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To customize the email notifications, proceed to Customizing Email Notifications for Cisco Unified MeetingPlaceon MeetingPlace-Scheduled and Audio-Only Deployments module.
Related Topics
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Exchange Server Configuration Page in the Administration Center Page References for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace module