Video Conferencing over IP: Configure, Secure, and Troubleshoot [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Michael Gough (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1597490636 | ISBN-13: 978-1597490634 | Publication Date: April 11, 2006 | Edition: 1

Until recently, the reality of video conferencing didn't live up to the marketing hype. That's all changed. The network infrastructure and broadband capacity is now in place to deliver clear, real time video and voice feeds between multiple points of contacts, with market leaders such as Cisco and Microsoft continuing to invest heavily in development. In addition, newcomers Skype and Google are poised to launch services and products targeting this market.

Video Conferencing over IP is the perfect guide to getting up and running with video teleconferencing for small to medium size enterprises. Topic coverage includes how to determine bandwidth needs; configure network routers, gateways, firewalls and switches; and configure, secure and troubleshoot your deployment. Major software solutions from Microsoft, Yahoo, AOL, VidiTel, iVisit, Vibe Phone and Skype are also covered.

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About the Author

Michael Gough is host and webmaster of www.SkypeTips.com, which was launched in January 2005 and receives more than 100,000 hits per month, and www.VideoCallTips.com, which receives more than 30,000 hits per month. Michael writes articles on Skype and related issues. He also explains Skype's options and instructions to users so that they can practically apply Skype at home and in the workplace. Michael also evaluates products used with Skype and provides feedback to the vendors on features and improvements to help drive the direction of Skype-related products. Michael is also the host and webmaster for www.VideoCallTips.com, a Web site focused on helping people understand how to make video calls to family and friends, and maintains ratings of the many video call solutions available. Michael's full-time employment is as a computer security consultant with 18 years' experience in the computer technology field. Michael works for a Fortune 500 company, where he delivers security consulting services to their clients. Michael also presents for his company at many trade shows and conferences and works with associations and groups, advising agencies like the FBI on Skype security and the Center for Internet Security on wireless security.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Syngress; 1 edition (April 11, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1597490636
• ISBN-13: 978-1597490634
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #245,422 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Integrate your system with the perfect choices, October 14, 2006

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This review is from: Video Conferencing over IP: Configure, Secure, and Troubleshoot (Paperback)

Simple, easy solutions for producing high-quality video conferencing are gathered under one cover in a title that covers the hardware needed for both business and personal use. Learn about requirements, protect privacy with firewalls and control systems, understand different set-ups and options, and integrate your system with the perfect choices with Video Conferencing Over IP: Configure, Secure and Troubleshoot.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Intro, March 5, 2011

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This review is from: Video Conferencing over IP: Configure, Secure, and Troubleshoot (Paperback)

This is a great book as an introduction. It covers lots of topics. However, the material is rather dated since a few of the companies have been purchased by the big-boys like Cisco and Polycom.