Installing Citrix optimization components for Sametime

The Citrix optimization components provide secure connections for audio/video calls in IBM Sametime®.

About this task

These instructions only apply to a Sametime client that is already installed on a computer (the stand-alone Connect client or the Embedded client that runs in IBM Notes).

Procedure

Install the components in the sequence listed in the following steps.

  1. Install the Citrix Receiver by completing the following steps.
    1. Open a web browser and navigate to the Citrix XenApp server's URL.

      The web page immediately prompts you to install the Citrix Receiver.

    2. Click I agree to accept the license.
    3. Click Install to begin the installation.

      You can close the browser when the installation is complete.

  2. Install the Sametime Media Engine by completing the following steps.
    1. Locate the Sametime Media Engine installation file, called mediaengine.exe.
    2. Double-click the file to start the installation.
    3. Work through the installation screens, until you click Finish to complete the installation.

      After you select a language and accept the product license, you can accept default settings for the remaining options.

    Note: If you need to update or uninstall the Media Engine, stop both the Citrix Receiver and the Connect or Embedded client.