Tightrope Media Systems Cablecast Setup Manual page 2

1 Cablecast Server Setup
1.1 Prerequisites
1.2 Overview of Setup
Thank you for purchasing a Cablecast server from Tightrope Media Systems! This
guide will walk you through setting up your new server.
Before beginning the installation, please make sure that you have the following
resources available:
• An ethernet network connection
• A keyboard, mouse, and a VGA monitor
• Your existing A/V infrastructure (At least one video monitor, if you're just
testing)
There are three parts to setting up your Cablecast server: Physical Setup, Software
Setup, and Testing.
Physical Setup : Starting in chapter 2, you'll learn about the phys-
ical connections on the Cablecast server, and how to tie it into your existing infras-
tructure.
Software Setup : Next, in chapter 3, you be taken through the steps
necessary to configure the Cablecast software to communicate with your server.
Testing : Finally, in chapter 4, you'll run some simple tests
to make sure the Cablecast server is correctly configured and ready to use.
Sound like a plan? Let's get started!
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