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Introduction

From 4.5.0, BlueMind can be connected to a Jitsi server so that users can easily create videoconferences and link them to their calendar meetings. 


On this page:

Related:

Organizing Meetings

Installation

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

Debian/Ubuntu Redhat/CentOS 
aptitude install bm-plugin-core-videoconferencing-jitsi bm-plugin-admin-console-videoconferencing-jitsi
bmctl restart
yum install bm-plugin-core-videoconferencing-jitsi bm-plugin-admin-console-videoconferencing-jitsi
bmctl restart

Administration

Configuring the server

In the Admin Console, go to System Management > System Management > Manage Domains > select the domain > Video Conferencing tab:

Complete the general server information:

  • Server URL 
  • Template (optional): the content added here will be included with the link enabling users to join the meeting
  • Click "Save"

a resource named "Jitsi" is created automatically and shown in the directory. This resource will let users create video-conferences automatically. To find out more, please refer to paragraph 4. Access privileges.

By default, the resource is shared with a basic right to book, all users are allowed to link a videoconference. 

Content template

Videoconference links can come with a text. This text can be added using the content template:

Participants always receive a link to the video-conference, whether a template has been created or not.

  • select the content language in the drop-down menu

    Earlier content 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 depending on the organizer's language.

  • complete the content:

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

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

  • Click  to save the changes

Deleting a language

To delete a template in one language:

  • select the language in the drown-down menu
  • empty the content field (select the text and delete)
  • Click  to save the changes

Access privileges

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:

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 video-conference which will be available regardless. 

A button is then available in the event creation window for users who have been given the required privileges:

To find out more about how this feature works, please refer to our user's guide page: Linking a Video-Conference to an Event.

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