QoS for Live Communication Server/Video on LAN, WAN

Hi,
Imagine I need to deploy "Microsoft live communication server" or other type of video conferencing application on LAN and WAN throughout my organization.
What type of QoS mechanism should I approach? CBWFQ? How about LLQ?

Hi,
have a look at "IP Videoconferencing Solution Reference Network Design (SRND)"
http://www.cisco.com/application/pdf/en/us/guest/netsol/ns280/c649/ccmigration_09186a00800d67f6.pdf
It covers among other things QoS in the WAN and in the Campus (LAN).
In the WAN LLQ would be advisable, LAN QoS depends strongly on your swtches QoS capabilities.
Hope this helps! Please use the rating system.
Regards, Martin

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