Translation protocol list

A translation protocol is a communication standard used by an instant messaging service to initiate interactive, real-time sessions between users. Use this page to view and edit translation protocols installed with the IBM® Sametime® Gateway Server.

Name

Click the translation protocol to view or edit properties its properties.

Translation protocols

The following protocols are included with Sametime Gateway Server:

Translation protocol	Function
SIP for AOL®	Use SIP for AOL for all AOL Instant Messenger™ and AOL clearinghouse community Connections.
SIP for Sametime Gateway	Use SIP for Sametime Gateway for Connections to Sametime Gateway versions 7.5 or 7.5.1 communities.
SIP for legacy Sametime Gateway	Use SIP for legacy Sametime Gateway for connections to Sametime server versions 7.0 or 6.5.1.
SIP for Lync/OCS	Use SIP for Lync/OCS to connect to Office Communications Server / Lync communities.
VP	Use VP (Virtual Places) to connect with the local, internal Sametime community only.
XMPP	Use XMPP to connect with communities that use XMPP.