Deploying

IBM® Sametime® consists of a variety of servers and clients, and can be deployed to suit many different environments. The deployment instructions are organized by feature set, beginning with the minimum components that are necessary to support instant messaging, and then expanding the deployment to include features such as audio and video support, and conferencing.

Note: Plan for security

After you finish deploying Sametime, you should immediately harden the security as explained in the article Security Considerations for Sametime 9.0.1.

Installation worksheets
The installation worksheets are organized according to feature area, such as instant messaging, audio video, and common components. Use the installation worksheets to record DNS-registered host names, database names, IP addresses, ports to open, credentials, and other information. The checklist contains sample tables already filled out, and blank tables for you to fill out.
Deploying fixes to Sametime servers running on WebSphere Application Server
Install an IBM Sametime fix by downloading packages and installing with the Update option.
Deploying common components
Many IBM Sametime servers use common components to support either an individual server or a server cluster. Installation Manager and WebSphere® Network Deployment are required prerequisites for most Sametime servers. DB2® and Sametime System Console must be installed once for the deployment. IBM Load Balancer is used in a clustered environment. Follow the instructions for each type of deployment to determine which common components you need to install.
Deploying instant messaging
Instant messaging features are provided primarily by the IBM Sametime Community Server, which supports presence, text chats, and two-way phone calls.
Deploying meetings
Meeting features are provided primarily by the IBM Sametime Meeting Server, which creates online "meeting rooms" where users can present information and share applications. If you deploy the Sametime Media Manager, conferences can include audio and video features as well.
Deploying audio and video
Audio and video features are provided primarily by the IBM Sametime Media Manager, which supports point-to-point and multipoint calls. The Sametime Media Manager uses standard audio and video codecs so that it works with products from other audio and video vendors.
Deploying SIP trunking
SIP trunking allows IBM Sametime users to make SIP-based phone calls from their installed Sametime clients.
Deploying First Party Call Control
Deploy the First Party Call Control (FPCC) feature by configuring settings in the IBM Sametime Connect and Sametime Embedded client installation packages and then distributing the updated packages to users.
Deploying an instant messaging gateway for external communities
Clients in a local IBM Sametime community can communicate with users in other communities through the Sametime Gateway.
Deploying the Sametime client to users
The IBM Sametime Connect client or Sametime Embedded Client has to be installed on users' computers to use instant messaging and meetings. This section explains how to install these clients.
Deploying for mobile users
The Apple iOS client is distributed through the Apple App Store. The Android client is no longer available for download from the IBM Sametime Proxy Server. Customers with users who are unable to access the Google Play Store should contact IBM Support to request that a build be provided to them directly.
Clustering servers for high availability and failover
You can provide failover and load balancing in your deployment by creating a cluster of multiple IBM Sametime servers of the same type. All Sametime servers can be clustered except for the Sametime System Console, and the Video MCU and TURN Server components of the Sametime Media Manager.
Deploying Sametime servers in the extranet
Ensure the security of your IBM Sametime deployment by deploying servers in the extranet. Deploying Sametime servers in the extranet allows external clients to access Sametime features without directly connecting to servers deployed in your intranet.
Integrating Sametime with other products
Expand the range of features in your IBM Sametime deployment by integrating with other products.