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Videoconferences with Lifesize

BlueMind can be connected to a Lifesize server so that users can easily create conferences and link them to their calendar meetings.

Installation​

To provision this new feature, you must install the related plugin by installing the packages below on the server and then restarting BlueMind:

aptitude install bm-lifesize
bmctl restart

Administration​

Activation​

Activating videoconferencing for users in a domain is done by creating a dedicated resource.

To do this, go to directory management on the admin console and create a resource of type Lifesize type 1:

Then go to the resource file > General tab > Other section and enter the Lifesize server connection details:

Content template​

A content template is defined by default and can be customized by managing the Lifesize type 1 resource type created when the package was installed:

  • Select the content language in the drop-down menu

    Multilingual

    Content previously created in different languages is saved. You can switch between languages and create as many templates as there are languages in the interface.

    When a user creates an event, the content is added based on the organizer's language.

  • Complete or personnalize the content
    Complete the content:

    The template can contain variables which is filled in automatically by the system when the invitation is sent:

    • ${ResourceName}: the name of the resource as defined in the directory (by default "Jitsi")
    • ${Organizer}: the name of the person who creates the event in the Calendar
    • ${URL}: the conference's access URL

  • Click Save

Accessing the videoconference​

Giving access privileges to users​

This feature is accessed through the Jitsi resource created during server configuration.

This resource is managed just like any other resource, you just need to grant the desired users or groups the right to book it so that they can create videoconferences for their events. For example, you need to give a reservation right (share right "Can book this resource" or higher) to the desired users or groups so that they can create videoconferences for their events.

Working hours

As a resource, Jitsi can be assigned working hours and a booking policy. The videoconferencing link created for the meeting being unique, these will not affect the videoconference which will be available regardless.

Using the resource​

As soon as users have reservation rights for the resource (see previous paragraph), a button is available in the event creation interface for adding a videoconference.

To find out more about how this feature works, please refer to our user's guide page: Organizing Meetings.

Mobile devices and third-party software

Third-party software such as Outlook or mobile applications do not show the "Add video conference" button, but users can still book a video-conference by inviting the resource to an event just like for any other resource.

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