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Quick Start User Manual
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Table of Contents
Environmental Considerations ........................................................................................................ ii
Product End-
Preface................................................................................................................................. iii
Product Description .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... .. . iii
System Requ
Clustering Requirements . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . v
Related Documentation.......................................................................................................... vi
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Installat
Before Installation................................................................................................................ 1
Software Installation ............................................................................................................. 2
Software U
Software Upgrade................................................................................................................ 5
Operation............................................................................................................................... 6
Getting A
Concepts ......................................................................................................................... 8
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Environmental C
onsiderations
Environmenta
This section lists the EMC (electrom agnetic compliance), safety, and environmental standards with which the instrument
complies.
l Considerations
Product End-of-Life Handling
Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component:
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.
Equipment
Production of this equipment required the extraction and use of natural resources. The equipment may contain s ubstances that
couldbeha
such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of natural resources, we encourage you to recycle this product in an
appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately.
Recycling
rmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the product’s end of life. In order to avoid release of
This symbol indicates that this product complies with the applicable European Union requirements according
to Direct
batteries. For information about recycling options, check the Support/Service section of the Tektronix Web
site (www.tektronix.com).
ives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and
Perchlorate Materials. This product contains one or more type CR lithium batteries. According to the state
of California, CR lithium batteries are classified as perchlorate materials and require special handling. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for additional information.
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Preface
The Cerify application is an automated system for testing compressed digital media. This manual provides installation
instructions and a high-level operational overview of this product.
Product Description
The Cerify software checks file-based digital audio/video content in a consistent and configurable m anner. Files can
be checked f
production operations with a fast, cost effective QC solution.
The Cerify system can be integrated with your existing infrastructure using the CeriTalk API to interface with asset
management systems and provide a completely automated workflow. A Web-based user interface allows test results
to be viewe
System Requirements
Prerequisites
or correct digital encoding and against baseband quality parameters. Cerify provides both broadcast and
d from any network connected workstation.
Preface
The system must meet the following hardware and software prerequisites:
Hardware Prerequisites. Cerify runs on a variety of PC hardware. Consequently, the choice of hardware is determined
by performance and throughput requirements for your installation.
This section recommends hardware con fi guration for some scenarios in which Cerify is typically used.
Single Channel Installation:
A single channel installation of Cerify is one that is licensed to test a single media file at a time. Such installations are normally
performed on a PC or a laptop computer and are suitable for situations where a low throughput is sufficient and performance is
not critical. It is recommended that you use a computer that meets the following minimum requirements for such installations:
Processor speed: 2 GHz
Cerify is a CPU-intensive application. For better results, choose a dual core system with a clock speed of 3 GHz and as
much on-chip memory cache as possible.
Memory: 2 GB RAM
It is recommended to use a minimum of 1 GB to a maximum of 3 GB per channel and an additional 1 GB for the operating
system and the application. For best performance on a single channel install, this would be:
1 channel x 3 GB + 1 GB = 4 GB
Hard disk drive: 50 GB of free space
The amount of hard disk storage necessary depends on the average size of the files that you will be testing and the
mode of operation of Cerify that applies to the file formats that you are testing. Refer to “Modes of Operation” in the
Cerify user manual for details on the different modes of operation and how they impact disk space requirements.
A network interface
A DVD drive (used for installing the software)
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A USB port for connecting the license dongle
A license dongle (provided with the product)
Multi-channel Enterprise Installation:
A typical multi-channel installation of Cerify tests 4-8 media files at a time on a single unit. Due to the high throughput and
performance requirements that are expected from such installations, it is recommended that server class hardware and
operating systems be used in such cases.
In addition to the throughput required, the hardware requirements for such installations also depend heavily on the mode of
operation that will be used.
For more information on the modes of operation of Cerify, refer to “Modes of Operation” section in the user manual.
For multi-channel installations, the general guidelines that should be followed whe
the minimum recommended for a 4-channel installation) are:
Processor: 3 GHz
Ensure you have twice as many cores as the number of channels. For a 4 channel install, this means that you should
have 8 cores available. It is also recommended that for best performance, you choose as much on-chip memory
cache as possible.
NOTE. The ProRes decoder is capable of using as many processors as available to improve processing performance. If
you are processing ProRes media files, having more processor cores than the recommended two per channel might
improve performance.
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Recommend a minimum of 1 GB to a maximum of 3 GB per channel and an additional 1 GB to 4 GB for the operating
system and the Cerify database. For best performance, for 4 channels, this would be:
4 channels x 3 GB + 4 GB = 16 GB
Hard disk drive: 100 GB x 3
For an enterprise installation, we recommend using a RAID on which to place the MS Windows and Cerify installation
(including database) to achieve fault tolerance in case of disk failure. This logical drive should be at least 100 GB in
size. For systems that are expected to support high levels of throughput, it is recommended that you have 500 GB of
space on this logical drive.
n selecting hardware (the values given are
The amount of additional storage you need depends on the mode
average size of the files you will be processing, and the number of channels you will be running.
Streaming mode
Due to the minimal hard disk utilization when operating in the streaming mode, it is sufficient to provide a single
dedicated hard disk of 100 G B in size as temporary storage for Cerify.
Copying mode
The minimum hard disk space provided must be greater than the average file size being processed multiplied by the
number of channels. It is recommended that the temporary storage be RAID-ed for better performance.
Choose the optimal number of hard disks for your installation and the best RAID levels to use. For help in choosing
the optimal number of hard disks for your installation and the best RAID levles to use, see the “Configuring Your Cerify
Installation for Best Performance” section in the Cerify user manual.
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of operation that applies to your installation, the
Network interface: 1 Gbit/s
You might use multiple network interfaces to improve available network bandwidth
Integrated RAID controller
A DVD drive (used for installing the software)
A USB port for connecting the license dongle
A license dongle (provided with the product)
Redundant power supply
For more detailed specification of a validated enterprise PC platform, see “Commercial off-the-Shelf Recommendations”
section und
er Appendix E: Configuring Your Cerify Installation of the Cerify user manual.
Preface
Cluster Ins
Aclusteri
networked cluster contains a single Supervisor and one or more Media Test Units.
The Supervisor unit controls the cluster system. It hosts the database and the Web server, allowing multiple users to set up
and view Jobs. It is responsible for locating the media files from the network, but delegates actual transfer and processing of
these file
canalsobeconfigured to process the media files.
The Media Test Unit is responsible for processing of the digital media files in a cluster. It applies the user-specified tests and
reports results the back to the Supervisor unit.
To set up a cluster, install Media Test U nits and Supervisor on the respective nodes.
Cluster
tallation
s a network of two or more units, which enables simultaneous processing of a greater number of files. The
s to one or more Media Test Units. The Supervisor unit organizes and stores the resulting outputs. The Supervisor
ing Requirements
Two or more PCs with 64-bit Windows Server 2008 SE O S installed.
Administrator privileges on all the machines on which the Cerify software will be installed.
Meet the minimum hardware specifications.
All the clustering PCs must be in the same network with correctly configured Static IP addresses.
All of the PCs in the cluster should be able to route to each other. The Supervisor unit is given a network name that
is recognized and resolved by all the Media Test Units.
You must know the fully qualified name of the Supervisor unit and provide this when Media Test Units installer prompts
for the name of the Supervisor unit.
All the Media Test Units must reside on the same network as the Supervisor unit.
If the Supervisor or Media Test U nits have m ore than one network interfaces, it is better to bridge all the network
interfaces together. For instructions on configuring the network bridge, refer to the Configuring a Network Bridge
section.(See page 3.)
Synchronization between all the units in cluster must be maintained. For example, use an NTP server to synchronize
the units in a c luster.
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Preface
Related Documentation
The following documents are available:
Cerify Online Help (Tektronix part number, 076-0198-xx)
Cerify Software User Manual (Tektronix part number, 077-0352-xx)
Cerify Release Notes
Cerify Third Party Software License Notice Document (Tektronix part number, 001-1513-xx)
Read This First (Tektronix part number, 061-4355-xx)
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Installation
Before Installation
Before installing the C erify application, your PC must be correctly connected to your local network.
This allows the following:
The Cerify application to test the files that are available on other machines on the network.
Other machines to interact with Cerify automatically (for example, using CeriTalk automation clients, copying of report
files to network locations, or using email).
Multiple users to connect to the Cerify Web user interface from remote computers.
For the last two cases, you need to know the IP address or the network name of the machine that Cerify is installed on.
Network settings on the PC are configured in the usual manner using Windows. If your machine is not properly configured or
you do not know the name or IP address information, contact your system administrator.
Before installing the Cerify software, you should be aware of the following issues:
Cerify software relies on a number of third-party software applications that are packaged and installed with it, such as
JBoss and MySQL. If these applications are already available on the PC, you should remove them before attempting to
install the Cerify software.
Installation
The Cerify license server relies on Aladdin HASP SRM drivers, which are installed and configured along with it. You
should not use other applications that rely on HASP licenses along with Cerify on the same machine.
Cerify uses a number of network services that are local to the host PC. These services can sometimes be blocked by
personal firewall softwar e, in which case an error message will be displayed when Cerify starts. In this situation, the
firewall should either be configured to allow the service on the appropriate port, or be entirely disabled.
The Cerify application should be installed on a machine where it can be used normally as the sole running application.
Cerify makes intensive use of both CPU and memory, and will considerably degrade the performance of other
applications. Similarly, running other applications or services simultaneously will degrade Cerify’s performance and
increase the time it takes to process a media fi le.
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Installation
Software Installation
The installation of the Cerify software includes the following steps:
1. Running the Cerify Installer
2. Inserting the Cerify dongle
3. Optional: Installing Apple QuickTime Player
Running the Cerify Installer
To run the Cerify installer, do the following:
Ensure that you are logged in as a user with administrator privileges.
Insert the Cerify DVD provided by Tektronix. A Cerify application browser opens. To install Cerify, click the Install Cerify
link and fo
llow the on-screen instructions to perform the installation.
If the bro
on the Cerify Software Installation DVD and double-click CerifySetup<version>.exe. Follow the on-screen instructions
to perform the installation.
Inserti
After installing the software, insert the Cerify license dongle supplied w ith the system in any of the available USB ports of
your computer.
NOTE. Do not insert the dongle until the Cerify installer prompts you.
wser does not open automatically, or if the Install Cerify link does not work, navigate to the Exec folder located
ng the Cerify Dongle
Installation Options
ll Cerify in one of the following ways:
Insta
dard - Cerify Standalone.
Stan
rvisor - Cerify Enterprise Cluster: The Supervisor unit controls the cluster system. It hosts the database and the
Supe
Web server, allowing multiple users to set up and view Jobs.
Media Test Unit - Cerify Enterprise Cluster: Each Media Test Unit is responsible for processing the digital m edia files in a
networked cluster.
E. During the installation of Cerify, if there are multiple network interfaces in the system, the installer will provide the
NOT
list of IP addresses and asks you to select an IP address to be used by Cerify.
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Installation
Installing Cerify as a Supervisor. Follow the steps described in Running the Cerify Installer se ction to install Cerify as
a Supervisor. (
with the Supervisor installation, select Supervisor in the installation options dialog box. Sometime during the installation, a
dialog box appears where you must:
Enable/Disable file-processing option on the supervisor.
See page 2.) During the installation, a dialog box appears with the list of installation options. To continue
Enter the number of channels if you have selected the file processing option on the su
Choose the IP address to be used by Cerify.
At the end of the installation, the installer prompts you w ith an option to load the demo content. If you choose this option,
Cerify will be loaded with a demo database, which contains some sample jobs with results.
pervisor.
Installing Cerify as an Media Test Unit. Follow the steps described in Running the Cerify Installer section to install
Cerify as an Media Test Unit.(See page 2.) During the installation a dialog box appears with the list of installation options.
To continue with an Media Test Unit installation, you need to select Media Test Unit in the installation options dialog box.
Sometime during the installation, a dialog box appears where you must:
Enter Host nam
Choose the IP address to be used by Cerify.
Enter the number of channels.
e of the Supervisor.
Configuring a Network Bridge
If the system has multiple network adapters, it is recommend that you b ridge all the network adapters.
1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel > Network Connections.
2. Select two network adapters at the same time, right-click and select Bridge Connections. Windows will build up a
network bridge automatically. When the bridge is built successfully, the two adapters’ IP address disappears.
3. Select the Network Bridge and configure a new IP address in the Properties menu for LAN connections.
NOTE. To c on figure a cluster, the versions of the supervisor and the Media Test Unit should be the same. Once the
installation is complete, Cerify will be started on both Supervisor and Media Test Unit. You can access Supervisor u sing
Cerify Web UI and navigate to the Admin page on Web UI, Click the M edia Test Unit Details link to the page containing
the list of Media Test Units.
Upgrading and Uninstalling a Cluster. Insert the Cerify Software Installation DVD and follow the on-screen
instructions. To upgrade a cluster, you must do the following:
Upgrade Cerify on Supervisor by running the latest version of installer and choosing Supervisor as installer type.
Upgrade Cerify on all the Media Test Units by running the latest version of installer and choosing Media Test Unit
as the installer type.
Refer to Software U pgrade section for instructions on upgrading. (See page 5.)
To uninstall a cluster, you must do the following:
Uninstall Cerify on Supervisor.
Uninstall Cerify on all the Media Test Units.
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Installation
Reverting to the Previous Version of C erify
In some circumstances, such as a failed software upgrade, you may wish to revert to an older version of Cerify. To do this,
follow these steps:
NOTE. Before proceeding, you should have a database backup and a copy of configuration files from the version you
would like to revert to.
1. Uninstall the current version of Cerify. While uninstalling, back up the database by selecting the Backup database option.
2. Install the older version of Cerify.
3. Restore the database of older version using the CerifyDatabase Utility tool. For help on how to use this tool, refer to the
“Database Backup/Restore Utility” section in the user manual.
Installing Apple QuickTime Player
To process Apple ProRes files using the Generic QuickTime Video template or to process files using the
JPEG 2000
www.apple.com/quicktime/download/.
Video templates, you have to install QuickTime Player. Download QuickTime player from the link:
NOTE. If you already have QuickTime Player installed, make sure that it is version 7.5.5 or later.
Software U ninstallation
Before uninstallation, ensure that you have administrator privileges. If you try to uninstall Cerify without administrator
privileges, the uninstallation process will be aborted.
Cerify can be uninstalled in two ways:
Through Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.
By rerunning the CerifySetup<version>.exe that you used to install the current version and following the on-screen
instructions.
NOTE. If you select the Backup database option during uninstallation, the current database will be backed up to
uments and Settings\<username>\Cerify\CerifyBackup_ <version>_<timestamp>
the option to change the directory where you want to back up the database. All relevant configuration files will be backed up
to
C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Cerify\Cerif yConfig_<version>_<timestam p>
The "Backup database" option will not be available if you are uninstalling the Media Test Unit, as Media Test Unit does
not have it’s own database.
C:\Doc-
. You are given
.
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Software Upgrade
To upgrade your existing version of Cerify to the latest version, run the setup file for the latest version of Cerify and follow
the on-screen instructions.
NOTE. Dongles used with previous versions of Cerify need to be reprogrammed to be used with version 7.2 or above. If an
existing version of Cerify is being upgraded to version 7.2 or above, then it is recommended that users send in their c2v files
to Tektronix to obtain a new corresponding v2c file before installing the upgrade. This will allow users to program the dongle
with the new v2c file before using Cerify version 7.2 or above.
It is possible to upgrade in any of the following ways:
Standalone > Supervisor
Standalone > Standalone
Standalone > Media Test U nit
Supervisor > Supervisor
Supervisor > Standalone
Supervisor > Media Test Unit
Installation
Media Test Unit > Supervisor
Media Test U nit > Standalone
Media Test Unit > Media Test U nit
If you would like to back up the current database while you are upgrading from Supervisor or Standalone Cerify, choose the
Backup database option during the upgrade process. The current database is backed up to the location
and Settings\< User name>\Cerify\ CerifyConfig_<version>_<timestamp>
change this location by choosing a different folder for backing up the files.
The upgrade process also backs up relevant configuration files from the current installation. These filesarebackedupto
C:\Documents a nd Settings\<User name>\ Cerify\CerifyBackUp_<version>_<timestamp>.
When you are upgrading to a Supervisor or standalone Cerify, the database is upgraded automatically after the installation.
If the database upgrade fails, the installer will install Cerify with a clean database and inform you about the failure. The
Backup database option will not be available while upgrading from Media Test Unit as they do not have their own database
and process the files from the Supervisor's database.
C:\Documents
by default. You may
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Operation
Operation
Getting Acquainted
User Interface
The user interface consists of a structured collection of pages accessed using a Web browser. The following figure shows
the elements that are common to most of the pages in the Cerify Web user interface. The Jobs Monitor page will not contain
any jobs whe
the tutorial. The elements of the Job Monitor p age are shown and described in the following figure and table.
n you login to Cerify for the first time after the installation, but will look similar to the following after you perform
Item Descri
1. Navigation bar
2. Auto-
3. Tables
4. Footer
5. Archive/Restore
6. Ac
7. Trail widget
8. Icon
Refresh and
login details link
ntrol
Co
tive/Archive
View Control
The na
Click
the navigation bar at the top-right section of the screen, show who you are logged in as and
provide a link enabling you to log out. T he license status of Cerify is also reported in this section.
The system displays a co llec tion of entities in the form of tables. Several types of entities can be
ted, edited, and displayed, such as Jobs, Profiles, Templates, MediaSets, MediaLocations,
crea
and Users. The role of these entities and the relationship between them is explained later in this
manual. (See page 10, Overview.)
The footer displays a copyright notice and version information.
The Archive/Restore control allows you to archive and restore entities.
e Active/Archive view control allows you to choose which entities of a particular type to view.
Th
NOTE. When an entity is archived, it is not removed from the database, but it becomes inactive.
You cannot construct new entities from inactive entities.
The trail widget allows you to see your position in the hierarchy and navigate from this position.
The following table lists the icons used in the interface. (See Table 1.)
ption
vigation bar provides a quick route to the top level of any of the pages.
Auto-Refresh to On to view update progress and job status. The login details, located below
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Table 1: U ser interface icons
Icon Description
Collapse this section
Expand this section
Operation
Copy this ite
Remove this item
Edit this item
Directory
Fileinadirectory
Open a context-sensitive help topic
Status unknown
Failed wi
Failed with an error status
Failed with a warning status
Succeed
Item created through the Cerify Web user interface
m
th a fatal error status
ed with no errors or warnings
ated through CeriTalk API
Item cre
Sort items in this column in descending order
Sort items in this column in ascending order
Click this button to trigger the selected action
Adds another set of values to the rules
Removes any set of values from the rule
Accessing the Online Help
You can access help topics by clicking Help on the Navigation bar or clicking the icon.
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Operation
Concepts
Users
Before using the system, you must log in with your user name and password credentials. These credentials are assigned by
a user who has
administrator access.
By default, t
should change the password after you log in for the first time. Administrator access rights allow you to modify system
properties, and in particular to create and modify MediaLocations and Users.
MediaLocat
A MediaLocation is a local or network file storage location from which the system can access media files. Typically, t his is a
directory on the hard drive or a video server that provides FTP or Windows file share a ccess. To create a MediaLocation, you
must supply its URL and the user name and password required to access this URL. In addition, you must supply a unique
name to be used within the system to identify the MediaLocation.
Only users with administrator access are able to create or modify MediaLocations.
he system is installed with a single predefined user whose name and password are both set to admin.You
ions
MediaSets
A MediaS
A MediaS
not a DropBox is simply a static collection of media files manually selected from one or more of the MediaLocations.
If a Job is associated with a DropBox, every file that appears in the DropBox over time will be processed.
et is a collection of media files that you want to check.
et can be a DropBox. A DropBox is a directory that is continually monitored for new media files. A MediaSet that is
Templates
To check a media file, you must define which checks should be applied when the file is tested. A Template is a collection of
such checks chosen to perform specific tests required by you. The four types of Templates are:
Container Templates, w hich apply to the transport/container layer of a media file
Video Templates, which apply to the digital video content of a media file
Audio Templates, which apply to the digital audio content of a media file
Action Templates, which specify actions to be performed as a result of processing a media file
You can create multiple Templates of the same type for different purposes. For example, you might create a Movies
Template, which contains a set of rules appropriate for HD MPEG-2 content, and an on-line content Template, which contains
a set of rules appropriate for lower resolution H.264/AVC content.
NOTE. Some example templates are preloaded onto Cerify. These templates can be used, copied, edited, and archived in
the same way as those created by users. The XML files containing these templates can be found in
directory>/Example Templates
.
<Installation
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Operation
Profiles
AProfile gathers together a container, video, audio, and action Template, providing a complete set of checks that can be
applied when you want to test one or more media files. Any of the component Templates c an be omitted, depending on
your requirements. For example, it makes no sense to apply any container or audio checks to a media file that consists
solely of a video elementary stream.
Jobs
A Job is the term given to an individual testing process that ca n be run by the system. Each Job can process multiple media
files or a sin
gle media file, depending on your requirement. The set of files processed by a Job is defined by its MediaSet.
By creating
addition, you must specify the name and priority of the Job. The system can queue multiple Jobs to be run, whereby each
Job is scheduled to be processed according to its priority.
The system processes one media file at a time.
How long it takes to process a Job depends upon a number of factors:
a Job, you request the checks defined by a particular Profile be applied to the files in a particular MediaSet. In
The resolution of the video being processed
The video standard concerned (some standards, such as H .264/AVC, take more time to process)
The number of tests selected (performing all the video quality checks can be processor intensive, because it requires the
s of every pixel in each frame of video)
analysi
The bit r
Hardwar
ate
e performance of the PC on which Cerify is installed
Alerts
Alerts announce any checks that fail as a Job executes. Each alert indicates the severity of the failure, as well as w here and
why the check failed. The system gathers alerts associated with a particular Job, so that you can access the results from the
top level and easily navigate to the details, such as which individual frames have Alerts.
The system organizes and summarizes any alerts raised against a particular Job, so that, at the top level, a single processing
result status can be assigned to the Job. To view more detailed information, you can drill down through the interface,
revealing (for example) which individual frames have raised alerts.
Reports
Reports provide you with a way to query the system database and obtain information in a predefined format. A Job report
sents the results of a particular Job in tabular form.
pre
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Operation
Procedures
Overview
The following figure shows the dependencies between the entities that make up a Job. For example, a MediaLocation must
exist to create a MediaSet and a MediaSet must exist to create a Job.
NOTE. AProfil
e requires at least one type of Template, not necessarily all four types.
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Starting the Application
Perform the following procedure to start the Cerify application.
Operation
1. Click the Star
to Launch the Cerify application.
2. Enter your Us
in the login page. The default Username
and Password are admin.
3. Once you are logged in, you can see the
Jobs Monito
Startin
Perform the following steps to start a cluster.
1. Start Cerify on Supervisor unit first.
gaCluster
tCerifyicon on the desktop
ername and the Password
r page.
2. Start Cerify on Media Test Units.
3. Enter the URL
<Cerifyhost name>
owser where Cerify host name is
Web br
Supervisor's host name.
NOTE. By selecting the Media Test Units
n the Admin page, it is possible to view
link o
the status of the Media Test Units connected
in a cluster. Since a standalone system does
onnect to any Media Test Units, this link
not c
is unavailable in the Web UI of a standalone
system. After clicking the link, you will be
n to the Media Test Units page which
take
lists all the Media Test Units that are in the
cluster.
http://
into your
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Operation
Creating a MediaLocation
You can create and modify MediaLocations only if you have administrator access to Cerify.
1. Click the Admi
n button on the Navigation
bar to access the Admin page.
2. In the Cerify Administration page,
click the Go button to create a new
MediaLocation.
3. In the New MediaLocation page, fill in
the fields as follows:
MediaLocation Name:Cerify
example
content
URL: c:
Files\Tektronix\
Cerify\cerify_demo
NOTE. T
\Program
he URL used above assumes that
you have installed Cerify in the location,
C:\Program Files\Tektronix\Cerify.
NOTE.
Leave the Username and Password
fields blank.
k Create.
4. Clic
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Creating a MediaSet
Once you have c reated a MediaLocation, you can create a MediaSet that collects the files at this location.
Operation
1. Click the Medi
Navigation bar.
2. In the MediaSets page, click the New
MediaSet button to create a new
MediaSet.
aSets button on the
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Operation
3. In the New MediaSet page, do the
following:
Fill in the Name field.
Set the DropBox field to no.
4. Click Create.
5. In the Edit M ediaSet page, you can do
the followi
ng:
Add files to t
he MediaSet by browsing
through the network or by entering
the full path of the file in the File name
text field a
t the bottom of the page
(the path must include the full URL of
the file, for example,
Files\Te
Cerify\cerify_demo\news\
airport_interview.ts
NOTE. Onl
ktronix\
y files that exist within
c:\Program
folders/sub-folders of an existing
MediaLocation can be added to a
MediaSe
t
View the contents of a directory by
-clicking the directory icon.
double
he directory and go up a level,
Close t
open the drop-down menu control
at the top right of the file browser
vide a selection of recent
to pro
directories.
Select a file by double-clicking the file
(
) icon.
).
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Operation
Creating a Template
To test the files in the MediaSet that you have created, you need to decide the checks to apply. You can apply checks to the
container or wrapper layer, the video stream, and the audio stream, using container, video, and audio Templates, respectively.
1. Click the Templa tes buttononthe
Navigation bar.
2. In the Templates page, scroll down to
view the Vide
click the New Video Template button.
o Templates section and
3. In the Select Template Type page, do the
following:
Select the type of Template from
the Please select a type for the
template drop-down menu.
Click Select.
NOTE. The Template type you choose
depends on the type of video content you
want to check. This type will be the Video
Standard used when the video was encoded,
for example, MPEG-2 or H.263.
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Operation
4. In the New Templ
ate page, enter a name
for the Template.
5. Configure the checks to be applied by
selecting the check boxes and entering
values into the text fields.
6. Use the buttons to configure
olution rule with multiple sets of
the Res
valid values. For a full explanation of the
checks performed by each rule, click the
ext to each rule name.
icon n
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7. Click the Create button at the bottom of the page to create the new Video Template.
Operation
NOTE. The new T
Create, the system will check that the fields you have filled contain valid data, and prompt you to fix any problems. If there
are no problems, the new Template will be created and stored in the database.
When this MPEG-2 Video Template is used to check a video stream, it will check the following:
The video is MPEG-2 encoded.
The video is encoded using MPEG-2 Main Profile, Main Level.
The video bit stream syntax conforms with the MPEG-2 Standard, but any alerts relating to Buffer analysis and alert
number 22209 are suppressed.
A maximum of 500 alerts are displayed.
Each alert type is displayed a maximum of 20 times.
The video resolution is 720 by 480 pixels or 1280 by 1080 pixels.
You can also create an Audio Template and a Container Template similarly.
To create an Audio Template, select New Audio Template and select MPEG-1 / MPEG-2 Audio as the template type. For
the Cont
NOTE. In this example, you will not create an Action Template. If you want to check a different video format, you should
select a different codec type in step 3 of the Creating a Template procedure.
ainer Template, select MPEG-2 Transport Stream as the Template type.
emplate will not be saved until you click the Create button at the bottom of the page. When you click
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Operation
Creating a Profile
To use your new Video Template in a J ob, you must include it in a Profile.
1. Click the Profi
navigation bar.
2. In the Profiles page, click the New
Profile button.
3. In the New Profile page, enter a name
and a desc
4. Select th
from the drop-down menu.
You can select multiple audio templates,
if requi
5. Click Cr
les button o n the
ription for the Profile.
e Templates you have created
red.
eate to create the Pro file.
Creating a Job
Once you create a MediaSet and a Profile, y ou can create a Job.
1. Click the Jobs button on the navigation
bar.
2. Click the New Job button.
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3. In the New Job page, do the following:
Enter a name for the Job.
Set the Job Priority to Low.
4. Select the Profile and MediaSet that you
have created.
5. Click Create to create the job.
Operation
Inspecting
1. Click the Jobs button on the Navigation
bar.
2. In the Job Monitor page, click the
AutoRefr
3. In the Job
results. The
Job has succeeded.
Job Results
esh button in the page header.
s Monitor page, view the Job
icon indicates that the
Generating a Report
1. Click the Reports buttononthe
Navigation bar.
2. In the Reports page, enter the name of
ob that you created in the Enter
the j
Jobname field.
3. Click the Generate button to generate a
report of your Job.
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Operation
Archiving
1. Click Jobs on t
2. In the Job Monitor page, select the Job
you want to archive by selecting the
check box in t
Monitor table.
3. Ensure that the action drop-down menu
under the table shows Archive.
4. Click Go to archive the Job.
5. To view archived Jobs, set Show Jobs
to Archived.
he Navigator bar.
he left column of the Jobs
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