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Contents
Using This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
If You Need Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Related Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How to Order Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Avid Educational Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 1 Installing Avid Unity MediaManager Server Hardware . . . . . . . . 13
Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Turning On the MediaManager Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installing MediaNetwork Client Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installing the MediaManager Server Dongle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Chapter 2 Installing MediaManager Server and Client Software . . . . . . . . . 17
Setup Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting the Total Paging File Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Renaming Your Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Software Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Upgrading from a Previous Release of MediaManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Upgrade Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Saving the Existing Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Removing a Previous Release of MediaManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Installing the MediaManager Software on MediaManager Server . . . . . 23
New MediaManager Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Installing IIS Lockdown Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Enabling MDB Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Setting the MediaManager Server Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Installing the MediaManager Client Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Installing the MediaManager Client Software (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Installing the MediaManager Client Software (Macintosh) . . . . . . . . . . 34
Logging Into the Avid Unity MediaNetwork Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Connecting to Avid Unity MediaNetwork (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Mapping MediaNetwork Workspaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Unmapping MediaNetwork Workspaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Connecting to Avid Unity MediaNetwork (Macintosh) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Mounting Workspaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Changing Your Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Unmounting Workspaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Logging Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Rebooting the MediaManager Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Chapter 3 Configuring Avid Editing Systems to Work with MediaManager 41
Specifying MediaManager Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Specifying the MediaManager Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Specifying the MediaManager User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Setting the Default Access Control from the Editing System. . . . . . . . . 44
Chapter 4 Installing MediaManager Select Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Network Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Recommended Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
MediaManager Select Players. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Name Resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
PortServer Pro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Network Devices (Switches and Routers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Latency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Dropped Packets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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Bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Insufficient Bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Hardware and Operating System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Installation Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Upgrading From a Previous Release of MediaManager Select Players . . . . 55
Installing the Avid Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Installing the Avid Player on a Windows System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Installing the Avid Player on a Macintosh Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Installing the Browser Player and ProLog Player Software (Windows Only) 58
Running Windows Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Dual-Monitor Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Configuring the PortServer Pro Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Configure the PortServer Pro from a License Pool Server (Standard). . 61
Specifying an Ethernet Attached Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
List of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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Using This Guide
Congratulations on your purchase of an Avid Unity™ MediaManager, a
powerful tool for managing media in an Avid Unity MediaNetwork shared
storage environment.
This guide is intended for MediaManager administrators responsible for the
setup of MediaManager in a MediaNetwork environment.
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The documentation describes the features and hardware of all models.
Therefore, your system might not contain certain features and hardware that
are covered in the documentation.
Using This Guide
Symbols and Conventions
Avid documentation uses the following symbols and conventions:
Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action
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> This symbol indicates menu commands (and
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k
Margin tips
(Windows), (Windows
only), (Macintosh), or
(Macintosh only)
A note provides important related information,
reminders, recommendations, and strong suggestions.
A caution means that a specific action you take could
cause harm to your computer or cause you to lose data.
A warning describes an action that could cause you
physical harm. Follow the guidelines in this document
or on the unit itself when handling electrical
equipment.
subcommands) in the order you select them. For
example, File > Import means to open the File menu
and then select the Import command.
This symbol indicates a single-step procedure.
Multiple arrows in a list indicate that you perform one
of the actions listed.
This symbol represents the Apple or Command key.
Press and hold the Command key and another key to
perform a keyboard shortcut.
In the margin, you will find tips that help you perform
tasks more easily and efficiently.
This text indicates that the information applies only to
the specified operating system, either Windows XP or
Macintosh OS X.
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Italic font Italic font is used to emphasize certain words and to
indicate variables.
Courier Bold font
Ctrl+key or mouse action
k+key or mouse action
Courier Bold font identifies text that you type.
Press and hold the first key while you press the last
key or perform the mouse action. For example,
k+Option+C or Ctrl+drag.
If You Need Help
If you are having trouble using MediaManager:
1. Retry the action, carefully following the instructions given for that task in
this guide. It is especially important to check each step of your workflow.
2. Check for the latest information that might have become available after
the documentation was published in one of two locations:
- If release notes are available, they ship with your application.
- If ReadMe files are available, they are supplied in your Avid
If You Need Help
application folder.
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Release notes and ReadMe files are also available on the Avid Knowledge
Base.
3. Check the documentation that came with your Avid application or your
hardware for maintenance or hardware-related issues.
4. Visit Avid Online Support at www.avid.com/onlineSupport/. Online
support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Search the
Knowledge Base to find answers, to view error messages, to access
troubleshooting tips, to download updates, and to read/join online
message-board discussions.
Related Information
The following documents provide more information about MediaManager:
• Avid Unity MediaManager Administrator’s and User’s Guide
• Avid Unity MediaManager ReadMe
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For the latest product information, see the Avid Knowledge Base:
www.avid.com/onlineSupport/.
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Using This Guide
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Chapter 1
Installing Avid Unity MediaManager Server Hardware
This chapter describes how to add the Avid Unity MediaManager server to the
Avid Unity workgroup. The MediaManager server is a MediaNetwork client
in the Avid Unity environment. For an overview of the MediaManager and
supported configurations, see “MediaManager Overview” in the Help.
Follow the procedures in the Avid Unity MediaNetwork Windows Fibre
Channel Client Setup Guide to make your MediaManager server operational
in the Avid Unity environment. Follow the procedures in “Installing
MediaNetwork for a Windows 2000 Client” section.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Hardware Requirements
• Turning On the MediaManager Server
• Installing MediaNetwork Client Software
• Installing the MediaManager Server Dongle
Chapter 1 Installing Avid Unity MediaManager Server Hardware
Hardware Requirements
For a list of the hardware and software required, see the Avid Unity
MediaManager ReadMe file.
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The ReadMe file is available on the Avid Knowledge Base.
Turning On the MediaManager Server
When you finish connecting the MediaManager server hardware and cables,
you can start the MediaManager server. Before you start the MediaManager
server, make sure the MediaNetwork file server is running.
To start your MediaManager server:
1. Turn on the power to all the components and start the MediaManager
server in the following order:
a. Turn on all the peripherals connected to the MediaManager server.
Make sure their power lights are on.
b. Press the Power button on the MediaManager server.
The MEDIASwitch port lights turn on as the MediaManager server
becomes ready.
2. Make sure the MediaManager server starts properly.
Installing MediaNetwork Client Software
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After your MediaManager server starts properly, install the Avid Unity
MediaNetwork client software on the MediaManager server. For information
on installing the MediaNetwork client software, see the Avid Unity
MediaNetwork Windows Fibre Channel Client Setup Guide.
Installing the MediaManager Server Dongle
Installing the MediaManager Server Dongle
Before installing the MediaManager server software, attach the
MediaManager server dongle (also called an application key) to a USB port on
the computer. The computer recognizes the application key when it is booting.
If the dongle is not installed, only an evaluation license will be available. The
evaluation license allows only ten logins to the MediaManager server. After
ten logins, you must reinstall the MediaManager server software to use it.
To install the dongle:
t Connect the dongle to a USB port on the MediaManager server computer.
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If you lose your application key, you must purchase another key from
Avid at the full market cost of your software.
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Chapter 1 Installing Avid Unity MediaManager Server Hardware
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Chapter 2
Installing MediaManager Server and Client Software
After you have installed the MediaNetwork client software on your
MediaManager server, install the MediaManager server software.
• Setup Overview
• Software Installation Overview
• Upgrading from a Previous Release of MediaManager
• New MediaManager Installation
• Installing IIS Lockdown Tool
• Enabling MDB Manager
• Setting the MediaManager Server Home Page
• Installing the MediaManager Client Software
• Logging Into the Avid Unity MediaNetwork Environment
Chapter 2 Installing MediaManager Server and Client Software
Setup Overview
To properly set up MediaManager to work in the Avid Unity MediaNetwork
environment, perform the following procedures:
• Setting the Total Paging File Size
• Renaming Your Server
Setting the Total Paging File Size
The MediaManager server is shipped with the Total Paging File size set
correctly. If you ever need to check the Total Paging File size to verify it is set
properly, perform the following procedure.
To set the paging file size:
1. Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, and select Properties.
The System Properties dialog box opens.
2. Click the Advanced tab.
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3. Click Performance Options.
4. In Virtual Memory, click Change.
5. Select drive C.
6. Set the Initial size and Maximum size to 2048 MB.
7. Click OK.
Renaming Your Server
Setup Overview
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If you want to change your MediaManager server computer’s name,
perform this procedure before you install the MediaManager software. If
you change the name after installing the MediaManager server software,
you will need to uninstall and reinstall all the MediaManager software.
Microsoft SQL Server has already been installed on your MediaManager
server system. It is during the installation procedure that a name is given to the
server system. If you have multiple servers, you might want to change the
computer name. To rename the MediaManager server system to a name you
want, change the computer name and then restart your system.
To name your MediaManager server system:
1. Click the Start button, and select Settings > Control Panel.
2. Double-click System.
3. Click the Network Identification tab.
4. Click Properties.
5. In Computer name text box, type a new name for the computer, and then
click OK.
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Chapter 2 Installing MediaManager Server and Client Software
Software Installation Overview
The following sections provide the steps for installing the MediaManager
software.
• If you are upgrading from a previous release, follow the procedures in
“Upgrading from a Previous Release of MediaManager” on page 21.
• If you are installing the software for the first time, follow the procedures
in “New MediaManager Installation” on page 27.
The following table outlines where the TransferManager and MediaManager
software should be installed. If your environment includes both
TransferManager and MediaManager, use this table as a guide. For
information on installing the TransferManager software, see the Avid Unity
TransferManager Release Notes.
Installed on
MediaManager
Software
TransferManager Server ✓✓
TransferManager Client ✓b
MediaManager Server ✓
MediaManager Client ✓
Avid Unity MediaNetwork
Client
a. Install only if in a peer-to-peer environment (not an Avid Unity environment).
b. Install only if a TransferManager server is part of your Avid Unity environment.
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After installing MediaManager v4.5, if you decide to reinstall an older version
of MediaManager, make sure you uninstall v4.5, before reinstalling the older
Server
✓✓ ✓
Installed on
TransferManager
Server
Installed on Avid
Editing Client
a
✓
version of MediaManager. When uninstalling v4.5, you should use the Control
Panel’s Add/Remove application and reboot your computer after the uninstall
is complete.
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Upgrading from a Previous Release of MediaManager
Upgrading from a Previous Release of
MediaManager
For current information relating to upgrading from a previous release, see the
Avid Unity MediaManager ReadMe. The ReadMe is available on the
MediaManager CD-ROM. You can access the most up-to-date ReadMe file
from the
Avid Customer Support Knowledge Base.
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If this is your first time installing the software, see “New MediaManager
Installation” on page 27.
If your workgroup includes a Media Browse server and you are reinstalling
the MediaManager server software, you need to reenter the URL for the Media
Browse server in the Media Browse Notification option. See “Media Browse
Notification” in the Help.
Upgrade Installation Checklist
The following table provides a checklist of steps for upgrading the
MediaManager server software and references on where to find more
information about each step.
MediaManager Upgrade Installation Check List
Task Section Reference
Before you begin:
! Check your configuration. “Installing Avid Unity MediaManager Server
Hardware” on page 13 and Avid Unity
MediaManager ReadMe.
! Save the existing database. “Saving the Existing Database” on page 22
! Remove previous version of MediaManager “Removing a Previous Release of
MediaManager” on page 23
! Install MediaManager server software. “Installing the MediaManager Software on
MediaManager Server” on page 23
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