Configuring the Cisco TelePresence Management Server
Cisco TelePresence Management Suite Installation and Getting Started Guide
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Operation, maintenance, and upgrading the Cisco
TelePresence Management Server
The Cisco TelePresence Management Server is a Cisco TelePresence-maintained ‘black-box’ server
designed to be operated using the LCD panel or a web interface. Operation and management of the
Cisco TMS software is performed solely through the Cisco TMS interface. Access to the server
operating system is available via local console connections or Microsoft Remote Desktop Client but is
not required for normal operations.
As with all servers, it is recommended that access to server hardware is restricted and housed in a
secure space. It is recommended the server remain on at all times for normal operation.
When delivered, the Cisco TelePresence Management Server operating system is ‘locked down’ and
hardened following Microsoft security recommendations this type of server. The server does not allow
remote connections, except where necessary for Cisco TMS communication with users and devices
managed by the Cisco TelePresence Management Server. The SQL database and other internal
components are not accessible remotely. Cisco TelePresence recommends that you do not modify
any of the operating system settings.
Cisco TelePresence Server Appliance Security Updates
To keep your software current and secure, Cisco TelePresence regularly publishes self-contained
security update installers.
Note: For the latest security updates, Cisco TelePresence recommends registering your product. You
will automatically be notified when ‘Cisco TelePresence Server Appliance Security Updates’ become
available.
Security updates are available on the Cisco TelePresence web site at:
http://www.tandberg.com/support/TANDBERG_device_security.jsp
http://ftp.tandberg.com/pub/software/content_server/security_updates
Note that the Microsoft Windows function Automatic Updates is off by default. This is by design to
avoid any untested changes to the underlying Operating System.
It is important that you download and install all security updates from Cisco TelePresence before using
this product, and maintain the integrity of all software by applying security and support updates when
they become available.
Basic server tasks
Starting and stopping the Cisco TelePresence Management Server
Appliance
The Cisco TelePresence Management Server can be restarted and shutdown via the LCD panel. As
with all servers, avoid powering off abruptly. It is recommended that restarts/shutdowns always be
performed via the software controls rather than the power switch - unless the server itself and the LCD
panel are unresponsive. After a full shutdown, it is safe to turn the power switch off.
To start up the Cisco TelePresence Management Server:
1. Connect the power and switch the power switch to 1 (on).
The LCD panel shows the current IP address of the server when the start up process nears
completion.
To restart from the LCD panel:
1. Press Enter to display the Main Menu.
