VBrick Systems VBrick v4.2.1 Getting Started, Installing the VOD-WM Server, Unpack the Server

Chapter 2

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.

TTo install the server onsite at your location

Step 1. Unpack the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Step 2. Connect the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Step 3. Login to the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Step 4. Configure the IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Step 5. Configure the ETV Portal Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Step 6. Verify the Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Step 1. Unpack the Server

Each shipment comes with:

•A Dell PowerEdge 1950 or 2950 server configured with a Microsoft Windows Media streaming server.

•All power cords and cables.

•Rack mount kit.

•This EtherneTV-VOD-WM Server Admin Guide.

•VBrick VOD-WM Server Product CD.

Step 2. Connect the Server

Note The following steps explain how to connect Dell PowerEdge 1950/2950 servers. To connect 1850/2850 servers, refer to the previous version of this manual that was shipped with those servers. To view all VBrick product documentation, go to www.vbrick.com/support/documentation

TTo set up the VOD-WM server:

1.Connect the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and network cables as described below.

VBrick VOD-WM Server Admin Guide 5