Installation And Configuration Tips - Polycom GlobalManagementSystem User Manual

Installation and Configuration Tips

Introduction
In order to achieve maximum performance and proper operation of Global Management System,
the server upon which it is installed must be configured correctly. The following guidelines aids
in configuring a Windows 2000 or 2003 server that can provide the best performance and avoid
compatibility or operational problems.
Hardware
The hardware platform hosts the server operating system and the Global Management System
must meet the minimum requirements specified in the User's Manual, page 3. The system must
have a minimum of 128 megabytes of RAM, a Pentium III processor running at 650 MHz or
higher and at least 300 megabytes of free hard-drive space.
TIP: Make sure your server is up to the task
For best performance (and for supporting ViewStation networks of 50 systems or more), 256
megabytes of RAM or more is required for optimal performance. A processor running at 1 GHz
or greater is strongly recommended for best server response.
Operating System
Windows 2000 Server and Windows server 2003 are required to support Global Management
System. Global Management System is a server-based application and will not run on desktop
operating systems such as Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP.
Server Configuration
Global Management System can be installed on a server that is part of an NT domain or as
a standalone server.
Network Configuration: Single Static IP Address
Configuring the server with a static IP address is highly recommended. If the server is configured
to obtain an IP address automatically, the IP address issued to it by the DHCP server will not
remain the same over a long period of time. If the IP address changes, endpoints configured to
send status updates will not be informed of the change.
Network Configuration: Dynamic Address
If your server uses DHCP and its address is likely to change, use a host name as opposed to
using IP addresses for the Manager URL. Enter the fully qualified domain name (i.e., host name
+ domain name) when the Manager URL is requested during the installation process.
TIP: Assign a domain-name to your server
Although not necessary, it is recommended that the server be configured with a domain-name
that is resolvable through DNS. Contact your IT department to have a domain-name assigned
to your server. When setting up Global Management System, specify this domain name as the
address that ViewStations will use to send status updates to.
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