Polycom RealPresence - Connection and Security

Polycom RealPresence Collaboration Server 800s Getting Started Guide
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Connection Methods
All endpoints that do not support the H.264 SVC protocol such as H.263, H.264, or RTV, are
considered AVC endpoints.
AVC-based Connections
In AVC-based connection, H.323 and SIP communication protocols issupported for
connection to the conference.
Endpoints can connect using the following Video Protocols: H.263, H.264 Base and High
Profile and RTV.
• Dial-out: automatically, to pre-defined participants (line rate detection is automatic)
• Dial-in:
— for participants defined in advance
— for undefined participants connecting directly to a conference
— for undefined participants via a single dial Entry Queue
SVC-based Connections
In SVC-based connections, IPv4 SIP communication protocol is supported for connection to
the conference. Endpoints can connect using the SVC Video Protocol.
• Dial-out: not supported for SVC participants in SVC Only or mixed CP and SVC
conferences
• Dial-in:
— for participants defined in advance
— for undefined participants connecting directly to a conference (SIP)
Cascading Conferences (AVC-based Conferencing)
Cascading enables administrators to connect one conference directly to one or several
conferences usually running on different MCUs, depending on the topology, creating one
large conference. Supported topologies are:
• Basic Cascading of two MCUs.
•Star Topology.
For more details, see Polycom® RealPresence Collaboration Server 800s Administrator’s Guide,
"Cascading Conferences” on page 5-1.
Security
• In CP conferences Media Encryption is available at conference and participant levels,
based on AES 128 Media Encryption and DH 1024 Key Exchange standards.
• Secured Communication Mode (SSL/TLS).
• Secured conferences via DTMF codes and limited monitoring of secured conferences.
• Auditor to analyze configuration changes and unusual or malicious activities in the
Collaboration Server.
• Network security can be enhanced by separation of the Signaling and Management
Networks.
• Collaboration Server Users can be disabled by the administrator, or automatically when
inactive. Disabled Users can be enabled by the administrator.
•Support for SNMP versions 1, 2 and 3.