External Connectors for OCS
In reviewing OCS licensing and pricing with the field we received some questions regarding the OCS External Connectors (Standard and Enterprise). To help mitigate any additional confusion below is a mini FAQ on OCS External Connectors.
When do you need an OCS External Connector?
OCS External Connectors are required for external users who would need to be authenticated by the server. This includes, external on-prem conference participates, external users with IM accounts hosted on your server and external users with voices extensions hosted on your servers. This does not include placing a call to, or receiving a call from an external party or external users covered via PIC.
Why do you need have two OCS External Connectors and what configuration do I need?
OCS External Connectors enable the capabilities associated with the OCS CALs for external users. The OCS Standard External Connector enables the capabilities associated with the OCS Standard CAL, and the OCS Enterprise External Connector enables the capabilities associated with the OCS Enterprise CAL. Since the OCS Standard CAL is a requirement for the OCS Enterprise CAL, so too is the OCS Standard External Connector a requirement for the OCS Enterprise External Connector?
How many OCS External Connectors do I need?
OCS External Connectors are purchased per server, for servers that would interact with external users.
