Install Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine

Install VXME Components Workflow

Important:

The Cisco Jabber for Windows or Cisco UC Integration for Microsoft Lync version must match the Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine for Windows (VXME for Windows) version. See the "System Requirements" section of the release notes documentation for your Virtualization Experience Media Engine release.

Procedure
     Command or ActionPurpose
    Step 1Download Cisco VXME Client. 

     

    Step 2Download Cisco VXME Agent
     

     

    Step 3 On the thin client, install Cisco VXME Client. See Cisco VXME Client Installation 

     

    Step 4 On the HVD, uninstall any previously installed versions of Cisco VXME Agent (formerly VXME Utilities) and of Cisco Unified Communications clients, such as Cisco Jabber, Cisco UC Integration for Microsoft Lync, or Cisco Unified Personal Communicator.  

     

    Step 5On the HVD: Install Cisco VXME Agent.   
    Step 6On the HVD, install Cisco Jabber or Cisco UC Integration for Microsoft Lync.   

    Download Cisco VXME Client

    Procedure
      Step 1   Go to the following URL: http:/​/​www.cisco.com/​cisco/​software/​navigator.html
      Step 2   Select Products > Unified Communications > Unified Communications Applications > Messaging > Virtualization Experience Media Engine > Virtualization Experience Media Engine for Windows.
      Step 3   In the navigation tree, select your release.
      Step 4   From the list, select the file for your release.
      Step 5   Select Download or Add to cart and follow the prompts.

      Download Cisco VXME Agent

      Procedure
        Step 1   Go to the following URL: http:/​/​www.cisco.com/​cisco/​software/​navigator.html
        Step 2   Select Products > Unified Communications > Unified Communications Applications > Messaging > Virtualization Experience Media Engine > Virtualization Experience Media Engine for Windows.
        Step 3   In the navigation tree, select your release.
        Step 4   From the list, select the file for your release.
        Step 5   Select Download or Add to cart and follow the prompts.

        Cisco VXME Client Installation

        Before you install Cisco VXME Client, complete the following tasks:

        • Install and set up the Citrix Receiver or VMware Horizon View Client.

          Ensure that you are using a supported version of your Citrix or VMware product. For more information, see Release Notes for Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine for Windows for your release.

        • Obtain the Cisco VXME Client zip file, and extract the contents.

        Use one of the following methods to install Cisco VXME Client:

        Run the Microsoft Installer

        Run the Microsoft Installer (MSI) to install Cisco VXME Client.

        Before You Begin

        • Install and set up the Citrix Receiver or VMware Horizon View Client.

          Ensure that you are using a supported version of your Citrix or VMware product. For more information, see Release Notes for Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine for Windows for your release.

        • Obtain the Cisco VXME Client zip file, and extract the contents.

        Procedure
          Step 1   Double-click the CiscoVXMEClientSetup.msi file.
          Step 2   To open the executable file, click OK.
          Step 3   If the Open File - Security Warning appears, click Run.
          Step 4   Read the EULA and, if you agree, click Accept and Install.

          http:/​/​www.cisco.com/​go/​eula.

          Step 5   To complete the installation, click Finish.

          Use the Command Line

          Use the command line to run the Microsoft Installer (MSI).

          Before You Begin

          • Install and set up the Citrix Receiver or VMware Horizon View Client.

            Ensure that you are using a supported version of your Citrix or VMware product. For more information, see Release Notes for Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine for Windows for your release.

          • Obtain the Cisco VXME Client zip file, and extract the contents.

          Procedure
            Step 1   Open a command window.
            Step 2   Enter the following command: start /wait msiexec.exe /i <path to MSI>\CiscoVXMEClientSetup.msi /quiet.

            The /quiet switch specifies a silent installation.

            Step 3   Enter one of the following commands (including quotation marks) depending on the operating system:

            • For 32-bit Windows, enter %PROGRAMFILES%\Cisco Systems\Cisco VXME\uc-start.bat.

            • For 64-bit Windows, enter %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\Cisco Systems\Cisco VXME\uc-start.bat.

            Use the Group Policy Editor

            Use the Group Policy Management console to deploy Cisco VXME Client to supported thin clients that are running a supported Microsoft Windows operating system.

            Important:

            All computers or users to which you plan to deploy Cisco VXME Client must be in the same domain.

            Before You Begin

            • Install and set up the Citrix Receiver or VMware Horizon View Client.

              Ensure that you are using a supported version of your Citrix or VMware product. For more information, see Release Notes for Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine for Windows for your release.

            • Obtain the Cisco VXME Client zip file, and extract the contents.

            • Use Microsoft Orca to set the language code to 1033.

            • Copy the modified Microsoft Installer (MSI) to a software distribution point for deployment. All computers to which you plan to deploy Cisco VXME Client must be able to access the MSI on the distribution point.

            Procedure
              Step 1   Select Start > Run.
              Step 2   At the prompt, enter the following command: GPMC.msc.
              Step 3   Right-click on the appropriate domain in the left section.
              Step 4   Select Create a GPO in this Domain, and Link it here.
              Step 5   In the New GPO window, Name field, enter a name for the group policy object.
              Step 6   Leave the default value or select an option from the Source Starter GPO list, and then select OK.

              The new group policy appears in the list of group policies for the domain.

              Step 7   Select the group policy object under the domain in the left section.
              Step 8   From the Security Filtering section of the Scope tab, select Add.
              Step 9   Specify the computers and users to which you want to deploy Cisco VXME Client.
              Step 10   Specify the MSI file.
              Step 11   Right-click the group policy object in the left section and then select Edit.

              The Group Policy Management Editor opens.

              Step 12   Select Computer Configuration and then select Policies > Software Settings.
              Step 13   Right-click Software Installation and then select New > Package.
              Step 14   Next to File Name, enter the location of the MSI file.

              Example:\\server\software_distribution
              Important: Enter the Uniform Naming Convention (UNC) path for the location of the MSI file. If you do not enter the UNC path, Group Policy cannot deploy Cisco VXME Client.
              Step 15   Select the MSI file, and then select Open.
              Step 16   In the Deploy Software dialog box, select Assigned, and then select OK.

              Set the Language Code

              Use Microsoft Orca to set the language code if you plan to use Group Policy to deploy Cisco VXME Client. Microsoft Orca is available as part of the Microsoft Windows SDK for Windows 7 and .NET Framework 4 that you can download from the Microsoft website.

              Before You Begin

              Ensure that Microsoft Orca is installed.

              Procedure
                Step 1   Start Microsoft Orca.
                Step 2   Select File > Open.
                Step 3   Browse to the location of CiscoVXMEClientSetup.msi.
                Step 4   Select CiscoVXMEClientSetup.msi, and then select Open.
                Step 5   Select View > Summary Information.
                Step 6   Set the Languages field to 1033.
                Step 7   Select OK.
                Step 8   Select Tools > Options.
                Step 9   Select the Database tab.
                Step 10   Select Copy embedded streams during 'Save As'.
                Step 11   Select Apply, and then select OK.
                Step 12   Select File > Save As.
                Step 13   Select a location to which to save the modified CiscoVXMEClientSetup.msi file.
                Step 14   Specify a name for the modified file, and then select Save.

                Install Cisco VXME Agent

                Install Cisco VXME Agent on the hosted virtual desktops (HVD), before you install Cisco Jabber for Windows. If you plan to install Cisco Jabber, do not perform this procedure. Cisco Jabber includes Cisco VXME Agent.

                Run the Microsoft Installer (MSI) on the hosted virtual desktop (HVD).

                Before You Begin

                Obtain the Cisco VXME Agent zip file, and extract the contents.

                Procedure
                  Step 1   Double-click the CiscoVXMEAgentSetup.msi file.
                  Step 2   To open the executable file, click OK.
                  Step 3   If the Open File - Security Warning appears, click Run.
                  Step 4   Read the EULA and, if you agree, click Accept and Install.

                  http:/​/​www.cisco.com/​go/​eula.

                  Step 5   To complete the installation, click Finish.