Using a Polycom DMA System with RealPresence Resource Manager System Managing a DMA System
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Conference Types Supported By the DMA System
You need to integrate with a Polycom DMA system in order to support the
following RealPresence Resource Manager system conference types:
• Anytime Conferences are conferences that are initiated when the
conference owner dials in and where most other participants are dial-out
participants. Conference templates for anytime conferences are created
and maintained on the DMA system.
• Pooled Conferences are conferences that are scheduled on resources
managed by the Polycom DMA system. Conference templates for pooled
conferences are created and maintained on the DMA system.
DMA Conference Templates
You need to have created DMA conference templates for schedulers to use
when scheduling either a pooled conference (future) or anytime conference.
You do this in the DMA system.
As a best practice, use a naming convention that helps identify the appropriate
use for the conference template. For example, you can name conference
templates intended for anytime conferences with an “anytime” prefix such as
anytime_corptemplate
.
Multi-Tenancy Considerations
DMA system conference templates are not area-aware, which means they
cannot be associated with a particular area. An area scheduler can select any
DMA system conference template to use for a conference.
As a best practice, you should use a naming convention that helps the
scheduler identify the correct template to use for his area conferences.
Considerations for Site Topology
When integrated with the RealPresence Resource Manager system, the
Polycom DMA system inherits site topology settings from the RealPresence
Resource Manager system. Site topology configuration for both products is
managed by a RealPresence Resource Manager system user with the
administrator role.
When the RealPresence Resource Manager system is integrated with a DMA
system, you should plan your site topology with DMA system needs in mind.
For example, when your DMA system uses a supercluster environment,
territories have specific functional roles. It’s important to work with your
DMA system administrator to ensure the site topology meets your
environments needs.
See the Polycom DMA 7000 System Operations Guide for more information.
