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European Union’s FP7 Programme DG Connect Directorate C: Excellence in Science Unit C1: e-Infrastructure D3.3 Guidelines for exchange points and GDS architecture for an integrated HQVCS between Latin America and Europe A project of the Seventh Framework This project is funded by the European A project implemented by RedCLARA Programme (FP7) Commission ELCIRA Project Guidelines for exchange points and GDS 313180 architecture for an integrated HQVCS between FP7-INFRASTRUCTURES-2012-1 LA and EU Periodical Progress Report ELCIRA Deliverable: Guidelines for exchange points and GDS architecture for an integrated HQVCS between LA and EU D3.3 Guidelines for exchange points and Document Full Name GDS architecture for an integrated HQVCS between Latin America and Europe Date 2014-01-24 3.3. Guidelines for exchange points and GDS Activity architecture for an integrated HQVCS between LA and EU Lead Partner RENATA Document status Final Classification Attribute Public Document link Abstract: The present document aims to be a solution plan for an integrated High Quality Video Conference Service (HQVCS) that will be implemented in every institution needing the benefits of this service. The guide provide the steps for integrating to the HQVCS service. A project of the Seventh Framework This project is funded by the European A project implemented by RedCLARA Programme (FP7) Commission ELCIRA Project Guidelines for exchange points and GDS 313180 architecture for an integrated HQVCS between FP7-INFRASTRUCTURES-2012-1 LA and EU COPYRIGHT NOTICE Copyright © Members of the ELCIRA Project, January 2014 ELCIRA (Europe Latin America Collaborative e-Infrastructure for Research Activities – Call (part) identifier: FP7- INFRASTRUCTURES-2012-1 – Project number: 313180) is a project co-funded by the European Commission within the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7), Infrastructures (DG Connect, Directorate C: Excellence in Science, Unit C1: e- Infrastructure). ELCIRA began on 1st June 2012 and will run for 24 months. For more information on ELCIRA, its partners and contributors please see http://elcira.redclara.net (this website will beavailable in October 1st 2012). 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A project of the Seventh Framework This project is funded by the European A project implemented by RedCLARA Programme (FP7) Commission ELCIRA Project Guidelines for exchange points and GDS 313180 architecture for an integrated HQVCS between FP7-INFRASTRUCTURES-2012-1 LA and EU DELIVERABLE ROUTE Name Member/Activity Date Responsible From Hernan Garcia RENATA 27-10-2013 RENATA Revised by Gustavo Garcia RedCLARA 13-11-2013 RENATA Revised by Hernan Garcia RENATA 28-11-2013 RENATA Revised by Gustavo García RedCLARA 8-1-2014 RENATA Revised by Thomas Fryer DANTE 21-01-14 RENATA Revised by Gustavo García RedCLARA 27-1-2014 RENATA Approved by Florencio Utreras RedCLARA 27-01-2014 RENATA A project of the Seventh Framework This project is funded by the European A project implemented by RedCLARA Programme (FP7) Commission ELCIRA Project Guidelines for exchange points and GDS 313180 architecture for an integrated HQVCS between FP7-INFRASTRUCTURES-2012-1 LA and EU TABLE OF CONTENTS COPYRIGHT NOTICE.......................................................................................................... 3 DELIVERABLE ROUTE.......................................................................................................4 1. GLOSSARY.................................................................................................................... 6 2. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 6 3. HOW TO READ THIS DOCUMENT............................................................................6 4. INTRODUCTION TO VIDEOCONFERENCE SERVICE NETWORKS.................... 7 4.1. VIDEO NETWORK BENEFITS.............................................................................7 4.2. H.323 STANDARD................................................................................................. 8 4.3. VIDEO NETWORK ELEMENTS.........................................................................12 4.3.1. THE GATEKEEPER..........................................................................................14 5. BUILDING A HIGH QUALITY VIDEO CONFERENCE SERVICE (HQVCS).......15 5.1. DEFINE A DIALLING PLAN.............................................................................. 16 5.2. GNU GATEKEEPER................................................................................................ 17 5.3. INTEGRATE WITH THE LATIN AMERICAN GATEKEEPER...........................24 5.4. INTEGRATION WITH NRENUM.NET..................................................................24 5.4.1. CONFIGURING THE DOMAIN NAME SYSTEM.............................................25 5.4.2. REQUEST PREFIX IN NRENUM.NET...............................................................27 5.4.3. CONFIGURE THE GATEKEEPER TO USE ENUM DIALLING......................27 5.5. INTEGRATION INTO THE LATIN AMERICAN HQVCS NETWORK.............. 28 6. REFERENCES.............................................................................................................. 29 APPENDIX A: CONFIGURATION FILE FOR RENATA GATEKEEPER......................30 A project of the Seventh Framework This project is funded by the European A project implemented by RedCLARA Programme (FP7) Commission ELCIRA Project Guidelines for exchange points and GDS 313180 architecture for an integrated HQVCS between FP7-INFRASTRUCTURES-2012-1 LA and EU 1. GLOSSARY RAS Registration, Admission and Status H.323 Set of protocols for audio-visual communication MCU Multipoint Control Unit DNS Domain Name System GDS Global Dialling Scheme HQVCS High Quality Video-conference Service NREN Network Research and Education Network PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network 2. INTRODUCTION The ELCIRA Project aims to provide collaboration tools and services over high- speed research and education networks to European and Latin American research institutions. Work Package 3 (WP3) of ELCIRA project is intended to implement a High Quality Videoconference Service (HQVCS) built collaboratively between the National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) and institutions of different countries in Europe and Latin America. Many academic institutions worldwide have videoconference equipment, and use it harnessing research and education networks. Nevertheless, many of these elements do not work under a common service scheme, adding complexity to a service that should very easy and intuitive. Service elements such as dialling procedures, directory information, quality assurance and service support could be standardised and improved for a high quality intercontinental service. This document will provide information about this HQVCS and how to integrate an NREN or institution into this network, and thus improve the ability of videoconferencing equipment to stay connected with a large list of organisations around the world, in a similar fashion to using the conventional telephone service. 3. HOW TO READ THIS DOCUMENT This document aims to assist NREN administrators in setting up videoconference networks. Due to differing levels of experience and development, the document is designed in sections that can be read independently, so that a specific reader can A project of the Seventh Framework This project is funded by the European A project implemented by RedCLARA Programme (FP7) Commission ELCIRA Project Guidelines for exchange points and GDS 313180 architecture for an integrated HQVCS between FP7-INFRASTRUCTURES-2012-1 LA and EU select the part that is useful to him or her. In general terms, the reading recommendation is: Admin experience level Recommended reading None or low Read full document, including concept chapter Medium (Use VC Start at 4.3 equipment regularly, know VC network concepts, but no gatekeeper or VC network in place) Medium to high Start at chapter 5. Chapters 1 to 4 for quick reference. 4. INTRODUCTION TO VIDEOCONFERENCE SERVICE NETWORKS