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BluStar Application Server 4.1.1The BluStar Application Server (BAS) and the BluStar devices and clients provide extensive multi-way video conferencing and collaboration features make communicating remotely as natural as beingface-to-face, reduces travel needs, and increases employee productivity.

Aastra Technologies LimitedConcord, Ontario, CanadaTel +1 905 760 4200www.aastra.com

Date: 16 Nov 2012Author: Simon Beebe


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Contents

1 INTRODUCTION TO THE AASTRA BLUSTAR APPLICATION SERVER................................................ 31.1 BASHIGHLIGHTS................................................................................................................................................... 3

2 FUNCTIONALITY.............................................................................................................................................. 42.1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................... 4

2.1.1 Multi-way Conferencing & Collaboration..................................................................................................... 52.2 BASSERVERARCHITECTURE............................................................................................................................... 5

2.2.1 Hardware.......................................................................................................................................................... 52.2.2 Software........................................................................................................................................................... 6

2.3 CORE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE BAS...................................................................................................................... 62.4 BASFEATURES AND FUNCTIONALITY................................................................................................................... 6

2.4.1 Management Interfaces................................................................................................................................. 62.4.1.1 Web UI Interface For Administrators.................................................................................................................. 72.4.1.2 Web UI Interface For Users................................................................................................................................. 8

2.4.2 User Account Management........................................................................................................................... 82.4.3 Device Management....................................................................................................................................... 82.4.4 Services............................................................................................................................................................ 9

2.4.4.1 Routing Rules........................................................................................................................................................... 92.4.4.2 VPN Server............................................................................................................................................................... 92.4.4.3 Bandwidth Management......................................................................................................................................... 92.4.4.4 License Management............................................................................................................................................ 10

2.4.5 Platform Management.................................................................................................................................. 102.4.5.1 Backup/Restore...................................................................................................................................................... 112.4.5.2 High Availability and Redundancy....................................................................................................................... 11

3 SUPPORTED BLUSTAR DEVICES AND CLIENTS..................................................................................... 123.1 AASTRA BLUSTARECOSYSTEM...................................................................................................................... 12

3.1.1 Multiple Device and Client Connections.................................................................................................... 123.2 INTRODUCTION TO THEAASTRA BLUSTAR8000I DESKTOP MEDIA PHONE..................................................12

3.2.1 BluStar 8000i Desktop Media Phone Highlights...................................................................................... 123.2.2 BluStar 8000i at a Glance............................................................................................................................ 133.2.3 BluStar Share Application............................................................................................................................ 13

3.3 INTRODUCTION TOAASTRABLUSTAR FOR PC............................................................................................... 143.3.1 BluStar for PC Highlights............................................................................................................................. 143.3.2 BluStar for PC at a Glance.......................................................................................................................... 15

3.4 INTRODUCTION TOAASTRABLUSTAR FOR IPAD/IPHONE............................................................................... 163.4.1 Enabling Natural Communication for Mobile Users................................................................................. 163.4.2 Intuitive Communication from your Tablet or Smartphone..................................................................... 163.4.3 BluStar for iPad/iPhone Highlights............................................................................................................. 163.4.4 BluStar for iPad/iPhone at a Glance.......................................................................................................... 17

4 LICENSING...................................................................................................................................................... 184.1 USER LICENSES................................................................................................................................................... 18

4.1.1 Demo System Licensing.............................................................................................................................. 184.2 VPNLICENSES.................................................................................................................................................... 19

5 ACRONYMS.................................................................................................................................................... 20


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1 Introduction to the Aastra BluStar Application Server

The Aastra BluStar Application Server (BAS) is an integral part of the Aastra BluStar VideoConference and Collaboration solution. Delivering true HD video conferencing and powerful

collaboration capabilities, the Aastra BluStar solution enables lifelike video images to be delivered tothe desktop. Extensive multi-way video conferencing and collaboration features make communicatingremotely as natural as being face-to-face, reduces travel needs, and increases employee productivity.

The BAS combines with Aastra BluStar endpoints and forms part of the BluStar Ecosystem, which iscomprised of devices and clients including the award winning BluStar 8000i Desktop Media phone,BluStar for PC, BluStar for iPad and BluStar for iPhone.

The BAS is the heart of the BluStar standalone solution and acts as the command center for thesolution. Open standards based, using SIP call control and H.264 video, the BAS application providesenhanced conferencing and collaboration capabilities such as multi-way video conferencing, PCdesktop sharing (simultaneously with video calling), and network-wide bandwidth management.

1.1 BAS Highlights

Powerful standalone Video Conference and Collaboration solution

Supports the Aastra BluStar Ecosystem of devices and clients:

BluStar 8000i Desktop Media Phone

BluStar for PC

BluStar for iPad

BluStar for iPhone

True HD video and voice communication

PC desktop sharing

Intuitively easy to use devices and clients

Built in VPN server supporting remote users

Intelligent bandwidth management features

High Availability (HA) option for redundancy

Standards based SIP and H.264


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2 Functionality

2.1 System Overview

The Aastra BAS is the heart of the BluStar standalone solution. The BAS acts as the commandcenter for the solution providing advanced conferencing and collaboration features. It comes pre-installed with the BluStar Application software and is easy to configure and deploy in an IP network.


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2.1.1 Multi -way Conferencing & Collaboration

The BAS solution is ideal for small team collaboration with up to 11 participants being displayed onBluStar 8000is during multi-way video conference calls. Sharing desktop content with participants is

intuitively easy and promotes collaboration and increased productivity.

The advanced design of the BluStar solution avoids the need for costly Multipoint Control Units(MCUs) to be deployed, which reduces overall system setup costs, and, avoids quality impactingencoding/decoding and associated increased latency when an MCU is deployed.

2.2 BAS Server Architecture

2.2.1 Hardware

The BAS is built on an industrial grade rack mountable Intel server. Each server is equipped withquad-core processors, onboard hard disk and DVD/CD drives and internal DDR3 memory. The BASprovides a powerful platform that meets the processing needs of the BluStar Application.

The standard server configuration is a single server BluStar Appl ication Server (BAS).

Also available is aHigh Availability BluStar Application Server (HA BAS). An HA BASconfigurationconsists of two identical single node servers networked together via a null modemcable. The HA capability is activated via special configuration of the BluStar Application firmwareonce the two servers are connected. Note that BAS user licensing also reflects HA or single nodeconfiguration and users need to order the appropriate license type to match the server configuration.

HA configuration provides redundancy of servers, system configuration and user data ensuring addedreliability for large systems or mission critical deployments.


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2.2.2 Software

The BAS comes pre-installed with the Linux operating system with appropriate BIOS settings and lowlevel system configuration completed. The BluStar Application firmware also comes pre-installed.

Note: No system or network configuration or licensing will be installed. Currently the BluStarApplication is not virtualized and must run on the specified Aastra BAS.

2.3 Core Functionality of the BAS

The core functions performed by the BluStar Application are:

Call control for all devices and clients (SIP standards based)

Stores and manages all System and User configuration data

Device management

Directory management

Presence management

Defines and implements bandwidth management policies

Manages licensing and license keys

Defines and implements dial plan and routing rules

Enables and controls multi-way conferencing

Manages desktop sharing between devices and clients

VPN server to VPN clients on 8000i devices

Administration of firmware upgrades for 8000i devices.

2.4 BAS Features and Functionality

2.4.1 Management Interfaces

The BluStar Application firmware is a sophisticated application with an extensive feature set yet iseasy to configure and administer.

The BAS provides remote console access and Web-based access for purposes of administration and

configuration. Remote console access is provided via a SSH connection. Initial server configurationrequires a monitor and keyboard be connected directly to the BAS to set the initial network settings.The primary management and administration interface is the Web UI and provides a highly accessibleand intuitively easy user interface.

The BluStar Application supports multiple access levels for administrators with varying levels ofaccess rights. The concept of User Roles gives greater flexibility to BAS administration as well astraceability of changes to users.


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2.4.1.1 Web UI Interface For Administrators

Menu Bar

Logout Link

Main

Functional

Area

Information

Area

Menu Bar

The Menu Bar is the main launching point for all the administration web pages. The icons displayedon the Menu Bar vary with the role the user uses to login. For the default admin user, all icons on theMenu Bar are available. These include:

My BluStar

Users

BluStar Devices Services

Platform

Tools

When one of the Menu Bar icons is selected, the main functional area displays a submenu of theoptions available for the chosen Menu Bar item.

Navigation Bar

When the user selects an option from either the Menu Bar or a submenu the Navigation Bar changes

adding a link to the chosen menu (or submenu) item. This enables the user to jump back up the menutree to a previous menu option. The user can also click on the Home icon to be taken back to thewelcome screen.

Logout Link

Clicking this link logs out the current user and returns the user to the Login Screen.

Main Functional Area

The main functional area displays one of the following:

The welcome screen message

A submenu

A form


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Submenu

A submenu contains icons that, when selected, display either another submenu or a form.

Forms

Forms are used to display and edit data.

Information Area

This area provides information about the product the user interface is managing, the version of theproduct, the name of the currently logged in user as well as the role the user is currently logged inwith.

2.4.1.2 Web UI Interface For Users

The BluStar Application enables pre-configured users access to some user specific data and featuresthat are managed on the BAS. For example, users can manage their password, contacts and call

forwarding rules via a Web interface called My BluStar.

Users simply point their browser to the BAS URL and log into My BluStar via their device usercredentials.

Users can then personally manage their contacts, conferences, call forwarding rules, passwords andmore.

2.4.2 User Account Management

User accounts are independent of devices or clients used and provisioned on the BAS. In addition to

the traditional add, delete, edit, and view options, the BluStar Application firmware offersadministrators the option to create and manage Groups of Users. User Groups enable configurationparameters to be applied to the group and inherited by users of that group.

Additionally, administrators can view the status of user connections and device or client details beingused by the user. They can also view all registered users and call history statistics.

2.4.3 Device Management

The BluStar Application is Web UI based and provides powerful and easy-to-use device managementoptions. Devices and clients can be configured to connect to the BAS independent of which User is touse the device or client. The BluStar Application firmware enables devices and clients to be

effectively managed through dedicated sections of the Web UI, thus controlling their registration andproviding a number of security options to control connectivity as well as facilitating the managementof firmware upgrades for BluStar 8000i devices.


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The BAS stores BluStar 8000i firmware images and has several upgrade options such asautomatically pushing upgrades at specific times or enabling manual upgrades initiated from thedevice itself.

The Group concept extends to devices as well as Users, providing administrators more options to

manage devices.

2.4.4 Services

2.4.4.1 Routing Rules

Routing rules provides the ability to manage routing of calls to and from the BAS to other devicesand/or call managers (PBX) and dial plan type features. The Regular Expressions rules providepowerful options to modify URI and dialed digit strings and well as match and route type rules.Multiple rules can be applied and the option is available to apply rules based on the origin of the URL(i.e. Global or Local relates to URL domain relative to BAS).

A built-in Test Facility has been provided to test the configured set of rules to assist administrators invalidating their configuration. By entering the expected string to be received by the BAS, the testfacility will highlight the matching rules and the resulting actions that the rule will take.

2.4.4.2 VPN Server

Remote users face many challenges connecting to corporate networks, especially with feature richdevices that utilize multiple video streams, connections to LDAP servers as well as having tonegotiate the challenges of NAT, firewalls, media routing, etc.

The BluStar Application firmware has built-in capabilities that remove all such challenges and makesetting up remote users a simple task. There are two significant capabilities supporting ease of

deployment for remote users:

1. Initial connectivity does not require a VPN connection:

An 8000i device can connect via the internet to a BAS server and then an administrator

can remotely set up the VPN connection. Simply drop ship an 8000i (no complex pre-

configuration) and point the 8000i to the BAS URI. Thereafter the BAS implements all

necessary configurations on the remote 8000i device.

2. OpenVPN server built into the BAS with automated configuration of remote devices:

Enables administrators to setup a VPN connection to any 8000i device (no pre-licensing of

specific MACs or device configuration). The BAS server handles all authentication,certificates, SSL/TLS key exchange, etc.

The VPN connection to the BAS is supported for BluStar 8000i devices only. By virtue of VPNconnectivity, an 8000i device will have a corporate IP address allocated and effectively be on thenetwork. This enables all 8000i features to be accessible (e.g. multi-way conferencing, LDAP,bandwidth management).

Note: VPN licensing is required to activate this feature. Remote bandwidth connections may stillconstrain multi-way conference options.

2.4.4.3 Bandwidth Management

HD video and non-HD video requires significant network bandwidth. As bandwidth availabilitydecreases the challenges to maintain high quality video increase. With multi-way video conferencingthe challenges and potential bandwidth consumption can increase significantly.


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The BluStar Application has a Bandwidth Manager (BWM) that enables administrators to control theamount of network bandwidth available for video calling to help manage their networks.

Bandwidth Manager

The Bandwidth Manager (BWM) built into the BAS application has sophisticated features that canautomatically control the per call bandwidth and what actions to take when limits are reached.

Consider a multi-site deployment where the IP bandwidth available for video calling is differentbetween sites. Calls to and from sites need to allow for the available bandwidth both egressing fromone site and ingressing to another. Calls within the same site may benefit from a LAN with muchhigher bandwidth and so the BluStar BWM can automatically calculate how much bandwidth toallocate on a call based on the complete network topology. This maximizes the video calling qualityand user experience but does so within administrator assigned, network-wide bandwidth allocations.

The bandwidth manager can be based on individual IP addresses or a range of IP addresses. Thispowerful capability is an essential tool to successfully deploy and manage a multi-site video

conferencing solution.

Bandwidth Manager and the BluStar Ecosystem

The BWM controls all the BluStar Ecosystem of devices, clients and Apps. On each call setup, theBWM assesses available bandwidth and the configured bandwidth management policies. The BWMthen sets the transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) rates to optimize video quality and to match desiredpolicy limits. When new participants are added in multi-way conference calls, the BWM recalculatesand re-establishes the required Tx and Rx rates.

All BluStar enabled devices and clients can be configured to control the desired quality andbandwidth settings. Local device settings will take priority until BWM-defined not to exceed limits arereached. This capability enables local control to address temporary conditions without exceedingadministrator-defined limits.

The BluStar 8000i also supports the ability to have asymmetrical connections, where the transmit ratecan be different from the received rate. This is especially useful for remote users that typically havehigh downstream bandwidth and lower upstream bandwidth. Asymmetrical channels can be utilizedwith peer-to-peer and multi-way BluStar 8000i conference calls.

2.4.4.4 License Management

The BluStar Application firmware has a number of features to help manage system licenses. Licensefiles containing license keys are first installed via the Web UI. Device and Server licenses can then beviewed to confirm installation and status. When licenses are exceeded, appropriate warningindications are given to indicate attempts to exceed limits enforced via licensing.

Note: Licenses are tied to the MAC address of the first Ethernet port of the BAS server. Uponpurchase, Aastra provides access to license files containing license keys. Currently all licensetypes issued are perpetual.

2.4.5 Platform Management

The BluStar Application comes complete with extensive tools to help successfully manage andmonitor the platform.

The platform subsection of the Web UI provides the functionality for managing the BAS platform,including viewing logs, enabling automatic monitoring of the server, defining static routes, and viewingsystem information.


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The sophisticated features include ability for notifications and alerts via e-mail, SNMP traps, and logfiles. Monitoring of platform status includes disk space, operating temperature, HA failovers,bandwidth utilization levels as well as device centric events such as user logins and failed logins.

2.4.5.1 Backup/Restore

The BluStar Application has the ability to manually backup all configuration and database data as wellas a feature to automate the backup at specified intervals. Additionally, an administrator can scheduleautomatic backups to a location off of the server for added resilience.

Similarly, a restore feature enables a BAS to import the backup configuration data to restore to a

previous level.

2.4.5.2 High Availabil ity and Redundancy

The BluStar Application and platform supports a true hot standby redundancy option. Two identicalBAS servers are necessary, together with a serial connection cable. The HA configuration isimplemented at initial configuration and deployment of the system.

The aim of an HA failover server configuration is to ensure the highest possible quality-of-service byproviding redundant systems with redundant services that may be employed whenever the primarysystem becomes unserviceable.

In this version of the BAS a 1:1 redundancy is implemented (if configured). This means that there isone primary server, referred to as the Master Server, as well as a default secondary or backupserver, referred to as the Slave Server. These two servers communicate via a proprietary encryptedheartbeat protocol via the network interface as well as via an optional serial cable connection.

The Sysmon service is responsible for monitoring the health of the platform. In a failoverconfiguration, the Sysmon service also implements the heartbeat protocol and manages the failoverstate machine. Settings to manage this should be made during the initial network configuration. Thisincludes the heartbeat interval, heartbeat multicast group and maximum missed heartbeats. When anetwork error or vital service error is experienced, the Sysmon service will activate the secondary(Slave) server to become active. This means network traffic will be directed to the Slave server nowand this switch over process will be invisible to external devices.


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3 Supported BluStar Devices and Clients

3.1 Aastra BluStar Ecosystem

The BAS solution supports a number of video-enabled devices and clients providing a BluStar

Ecosystem from which users can choose. BluStar takes business communications to a new levelacross a choice of devices, providing consistent user experience by using video as the key mode ofcommunication. BluStar productivity enhancing tools provide more choice and flexibility to answer theincreasingly diverse communication needs of todays modern enterprise. As a BluStar user it ispossible to use video across all BluStar devices and clients connected to the same communicationserver.

The BluStar Ecosystem currently includes both devices and clients which consist of differenthardware and software based components:

BluStar 8000i Desktop Media Phone

BluStar for PC BluStar for iPad

BluStar for iPhone

3.1.1 Multiple Device and Client Connections

The BAS solution enables each user to have multiple (i.e. up to 5) BluStar-enabled devices andclients connected to the BAS at the same time with each able to make and receive callssimultaneously. Users can receive and make calls from any device or client giving them the flexibilitythat modern day businesses need. Parallel ringing of each logged in device or client enables users tonever miss a call.

3.2 Introduction to the Aastra BluStar 8000i Desktop Media Phone

The Aastra BluStar 8000i Desktop Media Phone marks a new era in enterprise communicationsbringing true HD video conferencing to the desktop. The Aastra BluStar 8000i Desktop Media Phoneis a powerful desktop video conferencing and collaboration tool that is designed to enhance the wayyou communicate and collaborate. Offering true HD video conferencing, the Aastra BluStar 8000iuses the latest in video and communications technology to enable a natural high quality videoexperience. With its advanced business collaboration features and applications, the 8000i is aproductivity enhancing desktop media phone that is intelligent, intuitive and easy to use.

3.2.1 BluStar 8000i Desktop Media Phone Highlights

Native HD video 720p HD with 13-inch color touch TFT display

Multi-way video conferencing with up to 11 participants visible simultaneously

Intuitive interface facilitates ease of use

Outstanding HD audio 3 high fidelity speakers

Smart microphones 4 steerable array voice tracking microphones

PC desktop sharing for enhanced collaboration with BluStar Share Application

Business Applications run simultaneously with video calling

Built in VPN client for remote connectivity

Bandwidth management control Channel adaptation based on quality of network connection

Asymmetrical bandwidth support

Standards based SIP call control and H.264 video


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3.2.2 BluStar 8000i at a Glance

The BluStar 8000i is a true HD video conference desktop media phone that is intuitively easy to usecombining the modern touch sensitive icon based interface with that of a traditional phone handset.

LCD Display for Multi-Way Conferencing

Picture-in-Picture Self View

Thumbnail Views of

Participants

Touch Control Keys

Participant Landscape View

3.2.3 BluStar Share Application

The BluStar Share Application is a Windows based PC application that works in tandem with BluStar8000is to provide desktop sharing features. Continously share your entire desktop or a single snap

shot of any part of your PC display via two clicks of the mouse. Enables desktop sharing with all8000i conference particpants, direct to thier 8000i LCD display. Works over ethernet without the needfor connecting cables between the 8000i and your PC.


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3.3 Introduction to Aastra BluStar for PC

Aastra BluStar for PC 2.0 is a powerful Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC) client forWindows-based PCs and laptops, which is directly integrated with Aastras BAS.

BluStar for PC delivers high-quality audio, HD video and access to a set of UCC features from asingle client on your desktop. Its intuitive interface unifies voice communications with video, directorylook-up, flexible search options, journaling and provides peer-to-peer video conferencing. The directintegration with the BAS provides the benefits of reduced infrastructure complexity and secures highperformance call functionality.

3.3.1 BluStar for PC Highl ights


SIP softphone for high-quality voice communications

Powerful audio processing echo cancellation, automatic gain control

Supported codecs: G.711, G.722, G.729, iLBC, Speex HD video communications peer-to-peer, H.264

Contact integration AD, LDAP and personal Outlook contacts

Call-to links support

Session Border Controller (SBC) support enabling remote access

Call control integration with Jabra and Plantronics headset

Bandwidth management control


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3.3.2 BluStar for PC at a Glance

BluStar for PC has an intuitive user interface that facilitates ease of use. The client is designed toprovide the user with the right information and options at the right time.


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3.4 Introduction to Aastra BluStar for iPad/iPhone

3.4.1 Enabling Natural Communication for Mobile Users

Aastra BluStar for iPad/iPhone are powerful Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC) Appsfor Apple iPads and iPhones, which are directly integrated with Aastras Communication Servers andthe BAS.

Todays workers are increasingly mobile, either traveling outside of the enterprise or moving about oncampus. With BluStar, mobile users dont have to give up the convenience of natural collaborationthat video communication brings.

3.4.2 Intuitive Communication from your Tablet or Smartphone

BluStar for iPad/iPhone is at the cutting edge of communication technologies enabling audio andvideo communication from the device of choice, providing true mobility for BluStar users. Aastras in-

depth understanding of both IP telephony platforms and collaboration tools for the enterprise markethas given the Apps their unique character. With video technology maturing and video becoming amainstream form of communication today, the evolution to video in the workplace is becoming anatural continuity in enterprise development.

The Apps intuitive user interface facilitates ease of use and helps users work together moreeffectively for example, on-demand video communication with remote workers, road warriors andoffice based teams working on the same project. The Apps have been designed intentionally for peer-to-peer communication and avoids complex options and configuration settings providing mobile usersthe right level of information and communication preferences that are simple to use based on thedevice of choice.

3.4.3 BluStar for iPad/iPhone Highlights

High quality video and voice communications utilizing Wi-Fi and Cellular connectivity


High quality video communications peer-to-peer, H.264

SIP softphone for voice communications

HD audio SIP softphone supporting G.722, G.711, ILBC codecs

Channel adaption based on quality of network connection

Configuration download via email or configuration files

Directory/contact integration - LDAP, AD, Exchange, Apple iTunes contact management(Outlook, Google, Yahoo etc).

Multilple user accounts configurable

Session Border Controller (SBC) and VPN support - enabling remote access

Bandwidth management control

For more information about BluStar for iPad/iPhone, please refer to the product description availableon InfoChannel.


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3.4.4 BluStar for iPad/iPhone at a Glance

BluStar for iPad/iPhone Apps have an intuitive user interface that facilitates ease of use. The Appsare designed to provide the user with the right information and options at the right time.


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4 Licensing

The BluStar Application requires licenses for Users and VPN connections. The license model isstreamlined to make it easy to manage. There are only 3 types of licenses required.

1. Single Node BAS User License

2. HA BAS User License

3. VPN device connection

4.1 User Licenses

User licenses are either HA or Single Node BAS User licenses. If the BAS configuration is in HAmode, then HA BAS User licenses are required.

User licenses represent the number of users simultaneously logged in; they do not relate to numberof physical BluStar devices or clients installed. A user logged in via a BluStar 8000i would require 1User license as would a person logged in via BluStar for iPad/iPhone or BluStar for PC.

For example, in an environment with:

25 BluStar 8000i devices deployed, powered and connected to the BAS

20 BluStar for PC clients installed on PCs

15 BluStar for iPad/iPhone installed on Apple devices

50 user accounts provisioned on the BAS (not 60 because some users have multiple devices

and clients)

40 BAS User licenses installed on BAS (does not need to correlate to devices or user

accounts provisioned)

The following would occur:

When 20 users log in using their 8000i devices, 20 BAS User licenses are allocated

When 10 PC clients and 10 iPad/iPhone Apps have users log in, the final 20 licenses are

allocated

If a 41stuser attempts to log in using another device or client they will be blocked and a

warning indication given

If users log out of any device or client, they free up a license making it available for another

user to log in via any device or client

Aastra strongly recommends that administrators install User licenses equal to or exceeding thenumber of 8000i and clients installed on devices.

4.1.1 Demo System Licensing

To facilitate demo systems, a BAS does not require any User licenses for the first 5 users. However,this is purely to facilitate demo systems and initial deployment, configuration and testing prior to finalsystem set-up. Deployments requiring 6 or more User licenses will be required to purchase the totalcount of licenses.


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4.2 VPN Licenses

BluStar 8000i devices have a built-in VPN client that can connect to a VPN server built into theBluStar application firmware. VPN licensing is per device and covers both client and server licenses.

To facilitate easy management of devices requiring VPN connectivity, the license allocation isimplemented via BAS configuration against configured 8000i MAC addresses. License allocation canthen easily be changed from one device to another simply by changing the VPN configuration (checkbox) on the BAS that is set against any 8000i device MAC.

The quantity of VPN licenses relates to the number of 8000i devices requiring remote access viaVPN. As BAS configuration is defined for each 8000i device, a VPN license allocation is made. Whenattempting to exceed the licensed quantity, a warning message is provided at the time of allocation.VPN license allocation occurs at the time of configuration, not the time of actual use.

Note: VPN licensing is independent of HA or single Node configurations and is perpetual.


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5 Acronyms

AD Active Directory

BAS BluStar Application Server

BWM Bandwidth Manager

HA High Availability

HD High Definition

LAN Local Area Network

LDAP Lightweight Directory Access Protocol

SBC Session Border Controller

SIP Session Initiation Protocol

UCC Unified Communication and Collaboration

VPN Virtual Private Network


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