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Introduction

Cisco TelePresence Management Suite Extension for Microsoft Exchange (Cisco TMSXE) is an
optional add-on to the Cisco TelePresence Management Suite (Cisco TMS) that allows you to fully
integrate the scheduling functionality of Cisco TMS with your existing Microsoft Exchange
deployment. This integration gives users the ability to schedule video conferences and invite
participants directly from their Microsoft Outlook clients while viewing availability information of
resources regardless of where meetings are created.

Pre-Installation Information

Cisco TMSXE synchronizes Microsoft Exchange calendaring and Cisco TMS scheduling by installing
components in the backend servers of an Exchange organization. By installing in the backend, all
users of the organization can benefit from a single installation. Cisco TMSXE is installed on an
Exchange 2003 or 2007 Server in the organization, and accounts integrated with Cisco TMS must be
hosted by the Information Store of that server.
Only one Cisco TMSXE installation is required per Exchange organization as long as all users have
access to the resource accounts hosted by that server. There should never be more than one Cisco
TMSXE installation in a single domain. Installations with complex security models where users cannot
see accounts across domains should contact their Cisco sales representatives for assistance planning
more complex deployments. For more information on how Cisco TMSXE integrates with your
Exchange Organization and details on server changes, please refer to the Changes and Impact of
Cisco TMSXE Installation on Existing Servers section.
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