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Before we start, it is worth noting that there are many different platforms - there are several large players competing in the videoconferencing market, and each has several products aimed at different scenarios. Of course they are usually they are not compatible with each other. Several are in use across the University, so it is up to you (with the help of this article) to pick the right one.
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Typically you will need to ensure that you use a solution that both parties have access too. If communicating with people outside the University, this is often Skype. However, if you are communicating internally then it might be easier to use Jabber.
Individual joining a Room-Based Video Conference Meeting
You will need to use the client compatible with the host of the videoconference - the organiser should have given you details. Most videoconferencing units around the University are Cisco, so you would need to use a Cisco videoconferencing endpoint to call in. If you do not have access to a Cisco endpoint, you can make an audio only call into the conference from any phone.
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