VNS Video-Over-IP Guidelines

Site Certification Each site that subscribes to the video services provided by ITS Video Network Services will be certified for operation on the VNS video network.  The certification is to ensure that all network, video, and firewall hardware is configured for optimal performance.  Connections to video endpoints, MCUs, the gatekeeper, and gateways, are thoroughly tested prior to the first live connection on the network.  Dial-in and dial-out testing is also performed to identify any limitations or problems that may affect your video conferencing sessions.  All information including serial numbers and passwords collected during certification of your endpoint are stored at ITS Video Network Services for future reference. It is recommended that prior to scheduling a certification, your video endpoint is at a location that will not be changed.  Certification to use the network is not only given to the video endpoint but the entire network connection including network switches, routers, firewalls, cabling, and circuits. If firewall configuration or network topology changes after an end point has been certified, recertification will be necessary.  Recertification will test the recent changes and ensure that future conferences are launched at an acceptable quality level.