Chapter 1: Before You Begin; Basics Of Breeze Server Technology - MACROMEDIA BREEZE 5 Installation And Configuration Manual

For a successful installation of Macromedia Breeze, read the information provided in this chapter.
It contains the following sections:
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"Basics of Breeze Server technology" on page 9
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"Planning for bandwidth requirements" on page 11
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"Planning for directory services integration" on page 13
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"Planning for SSL" on page 14
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"Planning for security" on page 15
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"Ports used by Breeze" on page 22
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"Available Breeze configurations" on page 23
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"Planning for a Breeze Server cluster" on page 24
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"Installation requirements" on page 25
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"Additional software requirements" on page 27
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"Breeze user requirements" on page 27
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"The Breeze database" on page 29
Before you start the installation, you should plan how Breeze is to be configured. When you run
the Breeze installer, you will see only those Breeze applications and options purchased by your
organization.

Basics of Breeze Server technology

Breeze Server includes a suite of applications that interact to form a total solution. End users log
in, enroll in courses, view reports, and complete additional basic functions using a web-based
application that runs in a browser. Breeze users can also participate in meetings using any
supported browser. For a list of supported browsers, see "Breeze user requirements" on page 27.
CHAPTER 1
Before You Begin
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