Overview of video conferencing services
Various video conferencing systems are used at TU Dresden. Some of them have proven themselves since April 2020 and showed that they are suitable for synchronous use cases such as online workshops, hybrid meetings or online lectures. Others are available for use as components of newly signed contracts.
Current information
From now on, obtaining a Zoom license is possible by logging in via ZIH login, logging in via email and individually assigned password is no longer supported.
Prerequisites for a successful application
To use the tools below, you need a valid ZIH login. Zoom licenses are issued to personal logins only. BigBlueButton is available to all members of the TU Dresden.
Each of these tools has similar functionalities. However, each is slightly different in its operation. We therefore recommend all users - if possible - to familiarize themselves with the selected tool and its options in advance. You can find hints and help in the FAQ portal.
Basic functions of all tools
- Text chat (public + private)
- Audio transmission (microphone, system audio)
- Video transmission (WebCam)
- Split screen
- Breakout rooms
- Participation of external guests
- Raise hand or reactions
System Comparison
| Tool | BigBlue-Button | Zoom X | Microsoft Teams | |||||||
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| Number of participants per room | 300, max. 100 active cameras | 300, max. 300 active cameras 500/1000 via add-on |
20 (chat) 1000 (meeting) |
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| Scenarios | Conferences of a confidential nature (e.g. of panels), internal meetings, audits, digitale remote exams, defences, collaborative seminars | Seminars, lectures etc. also with a collaborative character, conferences and events (Zoom Webinar), conferences with sensitive data and digital remote exams | Conferences without confidential character or without need for protection (The use of Microsoft Teams is not recommended.) | |||||||
| Extra features | Whiteboard, notes, participant status, polls, private chat, breakout rooms, video sharing | Whiteboard, polls, private chat, breakout rooms, recording, telephone dial-up* | Whiteboard, notes, breakout rooms, recording | |||||||
| Own background | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| Security | Server on premise (hosted at TU Dresden), Password/login protection possible | Cloud solution, password protection possible, optional Ende-to-end encryption | Cloud solution | |||||||
| Data security and protection | +++ (Privacy statement) |
++ (Privacy statement) |
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| Access | Browser, Chromium-based browsers (Chrome, Edge, Vivaldi) recommended | Browser (all operating systems) or App (all operating systems) | Microsoft Edge/Chromium (all operating systems) or App (all operating systems) | |||||||
| Licenses (organizers) |
Currently up to 5.000 participants simultaneously in all conference sessions |
unlimited, FAQ-Link Limited number of add-ons for events with up to 500 or 1000 participants |
License for employees only |
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| User group | All members of the TU Dresden | Employees of the TU Dresden (Exclusive members Faculty of Medicine) | ||||||||
* Additional costs may be charged by your telephone provider for telephone dial-up. Please check the websites of your provider regularly.
For further questions you may contact our service desk.
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TUD Dresden University of Technology
Support Center Digitalisierung
Service Desk
01062 Dresden
Office hours:
- Monday to Friday:
- 08:00 - 19:00