Apple Final Cut Server 1.5 - Manual (Page 75)

6
75
Using Device Setup Assistant
Device Setup Assistant makes it easy to modify the default
devices or add additional devices.
For more information about devices, see the Final Cut Server Administrator Guide.
Introduction to Devices
Devices are simply file storage locations that have been configured for Final Cut Server
to use to store and manage your assets and productions. The Final Cut Server Installer
creates a number of devices, including several used for specialized functions such as
storing proxies and tracking asset versions.
In addition to these default devices, you will usually need to create additional devices
based on your system configuration. For example, if you have a volume that contains
your current assets, you can create a device that scans that volume and automatically
adds its assets to the Final Cut Server catalog. (Note that this process does not change
anything on a volume you make into a device; the volume’s assets and structure are
unchanged. The Final Cut Server catalog adds entries for each of the assets and suitable
proxy files are created and stored in the Proxy device.)
Using Device Setup Assistant you can add, remove, and configure devices that
Final Cut Server can use. Devices can be as simple as a folder on the Final Cut Server
computer, an FTP server, or an Apple Xsan volume.