1. Scheduling Use of the Commons H.323 MCU Service Megan Troyer Ohio State University Internet2 Commons Site Coordinator Training December 3, 2003 National University of Singapore

2. 2 Who Can Request?  Only subscribers can schedule conferences on the Commons MCUs  We do still have one MCU available on a first come, first served, ad hoc only basis  This MCU will only have 384 kbps Voice-Switched conferencing  Right now requests are handled manually

3. 3 How do I request?  Web form http://commons.internet2.edu/vcrequest/ Form is transmitted to the Support Center at OARnet – You will receive a confirming email with proper instructions – This form is password protected Password will be sent upon subscription completion

4. 4 Email the request  To ensure a prompt response send it to: support@oar.net but you must be a subscriber  Be sure to include the following information: – Date, Time (including time zone), and duration – Your contact information – Data rate – Number of sites – If continuous presence, specify a format – Do you want the conference streamed? If so, provide evidence of an audience

5. 5 Change is coming!  Internet2 Commons will be deploying a commercial scheduling product in the near future: Magicsoft™ VCWizard ™ Upon installation and testing, each subscriber will have an account on the system Instructions will be forthcoming

6. 6 More Info...  Gabe Moulton or Megan Troyer  The Ohio State University  moulton.13@osu.edu or crabb.4@osu.edu  (614) 292-8443