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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Polycom DOC2091A manual Installation and Configuration Tips, Introduction, Hardware, Server Configuration

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