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- Page 1 Ethernet TV VOD-WM Video on Demand Server VBrick v4.2.1 VOD-WM Server Admin Guide April 15, 2008 4410-0179-0003...
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Page 2: Fcc Notice
Classe B respecte toutes les exigences do reglement dur le materiel brouilleur du Canada. About VBrick Systems Founded in 1997, VBrick Systems, an ISO 9001 certified vendor, is a privately held company that has enjoyed rapid growth by helping our customers successfully introduce mission critical video applications across their enterprise networks. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
VOD-WM v4.2.1 Admin Guide Organization ............. . v Font Conventions . - Page 4 6. Restoring Windows Media Services Introduction ............. . 21 Restoring Windows Media Services .
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Page 5: Vod-Wm V4.2.1 Admin Guide
VOD-WM v4.2.1 Admin Guide This VOD-WM Server Admin Guide is written for anyone who will be using or configuring a VBrick EtherneTV VOD-WM Video on Demand Server. This includes system administrators, network technicians, and others. This document explains how to set up and configure the VOD-WM server and how to perform initial administration tasks. -
Page 6: Printer-Friendly
Printer-Friendly VOD-WM Server Release Notes VOD-WM Server Admin Guide Preface... -
Page 7: Server Overview
Server Overview VBrick's VOD-WM Server has been integrated with the EtherneTV family of products including the Portal Server, the WM Network Video Appliance, the Scheduler, and the Network Video Recorder (NVR). The VOD-WM delivers stored Windows Media assets as unicast/multicast streams across an Ethernet network and is built on a Dell hardware platform. -
Page 8: Server Compatibility
I/O resources may have an adverse impact on streaming performance. These components are not tested by VBrick and you should test the VOD-WM for performance and reliability after installing them. Max Throughput † 125 Mbps 125 Mbps 300 Mbps © 2007 VBrick Systems, Inc. -
Page 9: External Storage
External Storage VBrick's SAS (serial attached SCSI) ES5, ES10, and ES15 external storage arrays are fully compatible with all VOD-WM servers. VOD-WM Server Software All server software is pre-installed by VBrick. If, for some reason, you ever need to reinstall the software, use the Dell recovery CDs to reinstall the Windows Server 2003 (Standard or Enterprise) operating system. -
Page 10: Technical Support
VBrick Support Services on the web at www.VBrick.com/support The Support Services website has downloads, FAQs, documentation, support guidelines, and an on-line form you can use to submit questions. VBrick will make every effort to answer your technical questions in 24 business hours or less. © 2007 VBrick Systems, Inc. -
Page 11: Getting Started
Getting Started Installing the VOD-WM Server The hardware installation of the VOD-WM server is straightforward. Unpack the server and connect the cables as described below. Note that all server software is pre-installed before being shipped. To install the server onsite at your location Step 1. - Page 12 5. Connect a mouse and keyboard to any available USB ports (front or rear) on the VOD-WM server. 6. Plug the VOD-WM server into a power source, using the power cords provided. (All VOD servers have redundant power supplies, each with its own cord.) © 2007 VBrick Systems, Inc.
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Page 13: Step 3. Login To The Server
7. Turn the VOD-WM server's main power on by pressing the power switch at the front of the unit. Figure 5. VOD-WM (Dell 1950 – Front View) Figure 6. VOD-WM (Dell 2950 – Front View) 8. The VOD-WM server will boot and automatically load using the default settings. Wait 5–8 minutes for the unit to fully power up. -
Page 14: Step 4. Configure The Ip Address
3. Click on Use the following IP address administrator for IP address 4. Click when done. and double-click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and enter the values provided by your system , and Subnet mask Default gateway © 2007 VBrick Systems, Inc. -
Page 15: Step 5. Configure The Etv Portal Server
Step 5. Configure the ETV Portal Server The VOD-WM server must be configured in VBrick's ETV Portal Server before it is recognized as part of the ETV system. To configure the VOD-WM server in ETV Portal Server: 1. Launch ETV Portal Server and login as an administrator. 2. - Page 16 IP address (e.g. 3. Go to the Asset Library folder. If it runs, you have successfully completed the installation. Demo ) in the address bar. http://portalserveripaddress and launch any of the Windows Media (wmv) videos available in © 2007 VBrick Systems, Inc.
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Page 17: Managing The Server
Managing the Server Topics in this chapter Overview ..............11 Managing the Server . - Page 18 Plug-in list (or use the Properties icon at the bottom of the page) View properties Used to add advertising content. Information only. Click the View Performance Monitor launch the Windows Media Performance Monitor. list, then Category icon to © 2007 VBrick Systems, Inc.
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Page 19: Server Properties
Server Properties Note The default Publishing Point on the VOD-WM server is server configuration in ETV Portal Server. You can change the Publishing Point name but VBrick strongly recommends you keep the default. To display or set logging properties: 1. Select in the Category list. -
Page 20: Performance Monitor
Start/Stop services, reset counters, or to launch the Performance Monitor. To view the Performance Monitor: 1. Click the icon at the bottom of the window. View Performance Monitor 2. Use the toolbar controls above the display area to add or remove counters. © 2007 VBrick Systems, Inc. -
Page 21: Windows Event Viewer
Windows Event Viewer The Windows Event Viewer Edition and other operating systems. Use this tool to review any system-level messages written to the Windows system event log. To launch the Windows event viewer: 1. Go to Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Event Viewer to populate the viewer with messages. - Page 22 2. For more details, double-click on any event to launch the window. Use Event Properties the arrows buttons on this window to page through the log. © 2007 VBrick Systems, Inc.
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Page 23: Creating Publishing Points
Creating Publishing Points The WM Server can also be configured with publishing points to be used as a reflector server. When used in this manner, live WM streams reflected from the WM Server can be selected and viewed from the ETV Portal Server. To have the reflected stream appear on the page of the Portal Server, go to the Live Broadcasts in IWS and complete the... -
Page 24: Creating Authenticated Push Publishing Points
IWS. You can optionally enable the feature in the publishing point's general properties to have Control Protocol WMS HTTP Server Control Protocol , and right-click Allow Write Allow HTTP URL Status: Start publishing in the left pane to enable HTTP © 2007 VBrick Systems, Inc. -
Page 25: Adding Content
Adding Content VBrick strongly recommends that you use the EtherneTV Portal Server exclusively to ingest all VOD-WM content. With the ETV Portal Server you can add individual files or you can FTP or copy pre-recorded content to the ETV Portal Server for easy ingestion to the VOD-WM server. - Page 26 © 2007 VBrick Systems, Inc.
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Page 27: Restoring Windows Media Services
Restoring Windows Media Services Introduction Windows Media Services are installed and a publishing point is configured on the server prior to shipment. The Computer Name change this name, the Windows Media Services branch in the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) shows no server and all Windows Media Services configuration, such as Publishing Points, are missing. - Page 28 6. This completes the restore procedure. Now you can launch the ETV Portal Server, go to Global Settings > Servers name if necessary. or the new name of the server. localhost Windows Media Services , and configure the VOD-WM Server with the new server . Expand the tree © 2007 VBrick Systems, Inc.
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Page 29: Reinstalling The Software
Reinstalling the Software Topics in this chapter Reinstalling the Software ........... . 23 Adding Content to the Server . -
Page 30: Configuring The Server
"ASP.NET." Details 3. Highlight Internet Information Services (IIS), select Transfer Protocol (FTP) Service". After selecting "FTP" press window, then press Details to close the Application Server Window. and then select "File to close the IIS © 2007 VBrick Systems, Inc. - Page 31 4. In the Windows Components Wizard, highlight and select Windows Media Services and then click Details 5. In the Windows Media Services dialog box, verify the "Windows Media Services" and "Windows Media Services snap in" components are selected. Press Media Services" box and Components will now be installed.
- Page 32 Properties Users (VODWM\Users) and select the server name. On the and enable WMP HTTP Server Control Protocol . Then wmpub WMRoot . In the Properties box . Then select Full Control Stop tab, Properties © 2007 VBrick Systems, Inc.
- Page 33 9. Highlight WMP HTTP Server Control Protocol there is an error popup verify the Default Web Services were stopped properly as explained above. 10. Highlight the server name, then right-click and select (Advanced)… 11. Select On-demand Content and press 12. Go to Start >...
- Page 34 , and then VODWM\vbrickuser vbrickuser click and confirm. Then uncheck "Allow anonymous connection" and "Allow only Apply anonymous connections" and click . Press the tab and enter Apply Home Directory to verify the password. vbrickuser © 2007 VBrick Systems, Inc.
- Page 35 14. In the Home Directory check box next to "Write". Click 15. Go to Start > All Programs > Administrative Tools > Computer Management the "Computer Management" window. Select "Local Users and Groups" and highlight "Users". Then right-click on "Users" and select "New User". 16.
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Page 36: Adding Content To The Server
7. This will display the content you added above. Click on one of the demos and verify that the video plays and is of good quality. ) to E:\video\*.wmv D:\wmpub\WMRoot\ , then click Server Type (VODWM) and click Sync Now Asset Library © 2007 VBrick Systems, Inc. Modify... - Page 38 VBrick Systems, Inc. 12 Beaumont Road Wallingford, Connecticut 06492, USA...
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