1. Introduction to Cisco_Meeting_Management_3_6_1.zip
This software package provides the Cisco Meeting Management (CMM) 3.6.1 platform, designed to streamline administration of Cisco Meeting Server deployments through a unified web interface. As a critical component in enterprise collaboration ecosystems, CMM 3.6.1 enables centralized monitoring, license distribution, and configuration management for multi-node CMS clusters.
The solution targets organizations requiring granular control over video conferencing infrastructure, particularly those managing distributed CMS deployments across VMware environments. It supports automated certificate renewal workflows and integrates with Cisco Prime Collaboration for network-wide performance analytics.
Core Specifications
- Version: 3.6.1
- Deployment Method: Virtual Appliance (OVA) or Physical Server Upgrade
- Primary Functions: License Orchestration, Cluster Health Monitoring, Security Policy Enforcement
2. Key Features and Technical Enhancements
2.1 Administrative Automation
- Bulk Configuration Templates: Predefined policies for CMS node synchronization
- Certificate Lifecycle Management:
- Automated CSR generation for cluster-wide SSL/TLS certificates
- Alert system for expiring credentials
- Smart Licensing Integration: Direct synchronization with Cisco Smart Software Manager
2.2 Security Compliance
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC):
- Six predefined administrator tiers (Observer to Superuser)
- Audit trails for configuration changes
- Encryption Standards:
- TLS 1.2 enforcement for all management traffic
- FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic modules
2.3 Operational Visibility
- Real-Time Dashboard:
- CPU/memory utilization metrics per CMS node
- Active conference monitoring with participant counts
- Diagnostic Tools:
- Automated log collection for support cases
- QoS metrics for SIP/RTP streams
3. Compatibility and System Requirements
3.1 Supported Environments
| Component | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Hypervisor | VMware ESXi 6.5 U3+ |
| Management | vCenter Server 6.7+ |
| Hardware | Cisco UCS C220 M5/C240 M5 servers |
| Storage | 120GB+ allocated disk space |
| RAM | 16GB minimum (32GB recommended) |
3.2 Interoperability Notes
- Required Dependencies:
- Cisco Meeting Server 3.5+ for full feature parity
- Java Runtime Environment 8u201+ for web console access
- Unsupported Configurations:
- Mixed hypervisor environments (ESXi + Hyper-V)
- Third-party load balancers without Cisco validation
4. Obtaining the Software Package
The Cisco_Meeting_Management_3_6_1.zip file is accessible through:
- Cisco Software Center (valid service contract required)
- Cisco Partner Portal (for certified collaboration resellers)
- Verified Distributors: Trusted repositories like ioshub.net provide SHA-256 verified downloads
For organizations requiring immediate deployment assistance or volume licensing agreements, Cisco TAC engineers offer 24/7 support for package retrieval and compatibility validation.
5. Implementation Best Practices
- Certificate Authority Integration:
- Replace default certificates with enterprise CA-signed credentials
- Configure CRL/OCSP validation paths
- Cluster Synchronization:
- Maintain NTP server consistency across all managed nodes
- Validate DNS resolution for CMS/CMM communication
- Upgrade Paths:
- Seamless migration from CMM 3.4+ configurations
- Preservation of historical monitoring data during updates
This management suite represents Cisco’s commitment to simplifying large-scale collaboration infrastructure administration while maintaining military-grade security standards.
(Detailed release notes and upgrade validation procedures available at Cisco Document ID: CMM-3.6.1-Deploy on cisco.com/c/en/us/support/collaboration-endpoints/meeting-server/tsd-products-support-series-home.html)
