Grass Valley Aurora Ingest v.7.0.0 - Manual (Page 50)

Install prerequisite files on the control point PC
Some software components, such as those for Aurora products, share common
prerequisite software. You must install a prerequisite software package on the control
point PC to make the prerequisite software available for software deployment to
devices.
1. Check release notes for the required version of prerequisite files, if any.
2. On the SiteConfig control point PC, open Windows Add/Remove programs and
look for Grass Valley Prerequisite Files , then proceed as follows:
• If the required version of prerequisite files is installed, do not proceed with this
task.
• If prerequisite files are not installed or are not at the required version, proceed
with this task.
3. Procure the required prerequisite software installation file. The file name is
Prerequisite Files.msi .
4. On the SiteConfig control point PC, run the installation file. The installation program
copies prerequisite files to C:\Program Files\Grass Valley\Prerequisite
Files .
About deploying software
You must control the sequence of tasks and device restarts as you install or upgrade
software. The exact steps can vary from software version to version. The following
sequence of SiteConfig tasks is typical:
1. Check currently installed software.
2. Add software package(s) to deployment group(s).
3. Set deployment options.
4. Deploy (install or upgrade) software.
Your product's release notes have the specific task flow for the version of software
you are installing. The release notes are written for upgrading software on existing
systems, but if you are installing software for the first time on a new system, the steps
are essentially the same. The primary difference is that when installing software for
the first time, the SiteConfig "uninstall" deployment tasks are not displayed.
NOTE: Make sure you follow the documented task flow in the release notes for the
version of software you are installing or to which you are upgrading.
Backing up Aurora Ingest Database
It is advisable for users to back up the Aurora Ingest database before upgrading to the
latest version of the software. With a database backup, you can avoid any lost of feed
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