Video conferencing for committees and KIT facilities
Provision and operation of the infrastructure to enable video conferencing for committees and KIT facilities. The BigBlueButton (BBB) software package is used.

Contact:servicedesk@scc.kit.edu

Links:
- ISO: Tools

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Video conferencing system at KIT

The SCC operates a video conferencing system based on the BigBlueButton (BBB) software, which can be used by users on local computers via web browser. The system is primarily used to discuss content that requires high levels of protection.

This video conferencing system is available in different versions for different use cases as follows:

for KIT committees with up to 100 persons and max. two active cameras.
- Appeals committees
- Supervisory Board
for small videoconferences of KIT institutions with a maximum of 20 persons and a few active cameras

Zoom as well as MS teams are available at KIT for teaching events.

Included services

Provision of the server-side infrastructure and operation of the necessary modules.

Video and sound transmission
Screen sharing
Upload of a presentation (pdf) and use as whiteboard
Chat function
max. 8 simultaneous breakout rooms

Services not included

Support of the local infrastructure available at the respective user.

Organizational requirements

The service can be used by all KIT members in various ways.

Availability of the service

For KIT bodies
For all KIT institutions

Booking of appointments / access to the system

KIT committees: via booking portal vc-gremien.scc.kit.edu
Access via group of authorized persons (You are not authorized?
Then log in at bbb-support@scc.kit.edu)
KIT institutions: via booking portal vc.scc.kit.edu

Technical requirements

The user must use a current web browser. Chrome, Chromium or the current MS Edge have proven to be optimal here. In Firefox , there have been problems with the sound quality from time to time, which then also affects the entire video conference.

Furthermore, it is recommended to choose the Internet access wired. At least from the office or conference rooms you have a more stable connection and can exclude a possible source of error.

Possibly local network/firewall settings prevent the use of the service. Therefore a pre-test is recommended.

Other video conferencing software should be completely closed before starting the browser to allow access via web browser to the user's camera/microphone.

Video conferencing for committees and KIT facilities