Grass Valley Aurora Edit LD v.6.3 Installation - Manual (Page 45)

September 20, 2007 Aurora Edit Installation and Configuration Guide 45
Installing the NewsFTP Service
Installing the NewsFTP Service
The NewsFTP Service is an FTP server that allows you to view the Aurora database
and serve up assets as GXF files.
You can use the NewsFTP Service in two ways:
• Integrated with Aurora Browse
• As an archive system—You can view the Aurora database and transfer clips from
location to another using an FTP client
The NewsFTP service installs on an XRE workstation that’s part of your Aurora Edit
system.
NOTE: If you have installed the SmartBins Service and selected the SmartBins
Encoder option, the NewsFTP Service is already installed.
To install the NewsFTP software:
1. Insert the Aurora Edit CD and navigate to the NewsFTP folder.
2. Double-click on SetupNewsFTP.exe .
3. Install the software following these instructions:
On this screen... Do this...
Welcome Click Next .
License Agreement Click I Agree and click Next .
Select Destination Directory Leave set at the default location and click Next .
K2 Server Check Check K2 Server Present if you are using a K2 Server and click Next .
Select Domain Security If you want to use security on your shared database, check Domain Security and
click Next .
Specify the Servers for the Shared
Database Enter the names of the primary and secondary (if applicable) servers for your shared
storage system:
• For a K2 system, enter the name of the K2 Media Server
• For a NAS system, enter the name of the Database System Manager (DSM)
• For an Open SAN system, enter the names of the File System Managers
(FSMs)
Specify Directory for Shared Video
and Audio Files Leave set at the default location and click Next .
Specify Directory for AV Cache Files Leave set at the default location and click Next .
Specify the shared drive(s) in use
with this system Enter the drive letter(s) of the drives you are using on the shared system. Separate
multiple drives with commas, such as V,W,X.
Ready to Install Click Next to begin the installation.
Installation Complete Click OK to close the installation program.
The workstation prompts you to reboot so the new settings take effect.