VBrick Systems VBrick v4.2.1 manual Restoring Windows Media Services, Introduction

Chapter 6

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 of the VOD-WM Server is VODWM. If you subsequently 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. Windows Media Services management is unavailable. This procedure explains how to restore Windows Media Services management after a server rename. Contact VBrick Support Services if you need help or more information.

Restoring Windows Media Services

When you rename the server, using any available method, you will typically be prompted for a reboot. Run the following procedure after you reboot the server.

TTo restore Windows Media Services management:

1.From the Start menu, select Windows Media Services from the panel or from Administrative Tools. Alternatively, select Manage Your Server and from the interface

select Manage this streaming media server to launch the MMC.

2.(Ignore any popup error windows from Windows Media Services.)

3.In the left panel, right-click on Windows Media Services and select Add Server from the popup.

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