Once you have settled on these components,
the actual installation of the Edge Server will be straightforward.
Solutions Fast Track
Installing the Edge Server
?› Make sure you have all public IP addresses and DNS entries ready.
?› Install the Edge into a server that is not a member of the domain.
?› Pay attention to port numbers and FQDNs during the confi guration.
Working with Certifi cates
?› Be sure to have an Enterprise Root CA in your Windows Active Directory domain.
?› Be prepared to purchase certifi cates from a public CA for your Edge Server??™s externally
facing roles.
?› Make sure you install the certifi cates to your computer??™s certifi cate store before
trying to apply them to the Edge Server.
Testing the Edge Server
?› Test the Access Edge by logging in to OCS from a client outside your fi rewall.
?› Test voice and video calls from outside your network.
?› Test Live Meeting with voice and video from several clients outside the fi rewall.
174 Chapter 5 ??? Confi guring the Edge Server
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Should I install the Edge Server in my domain?
A: No, you should install the Edge Server in a stand-alone workgroup.
Q: Do I really need to use a publicly routable IP address on my A/V Edge NIC?
A: Yes! Absolutely use a public IP address on your NIC for this role. You will not have
a properly functioning Edge Server without it.
Q: Can I assign multiple IP addresses to the same NIC?
A: It is not recommended to use multiple IP addresses on the same NIC.
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