Grass Valley iTX System v.2.6 - Manual (Page 21)

About this manual
About this manual
In this manual, we describe the steps you should follow to install and configure the software
modules that provide the functionality in an iTX system.
We tell you how to start the system services, which are used by operators at iTX Desktop Client
workstations, and how to monitor these services to ensure the iTX system continues to run
effectively.
Software versions
The manual covers various releases of iTX version 2 (identified by version numbers v2.1, v2.2,
etc.). Some of the features described in the manual may not be available in your version of
software. For more information, contact iTX Support.
This manual covers generic installation and configuration for both Output Server 1 and Output
Server 2-based iTX systems. However, the installation of Output Server 2 and the configuration
of Output Server 2 channels is covered in the iTX Output Server 2 Channel Configuration Guide.
Assumptions
To successfully install and set up an iTX system, you need to have a certain level of IT
knowledge and experience. We make these assumptions:
• You have system-administrator privileges for the network.
• You have experience of installing and configuring client-server software on a TCP/IP
network.
• You are capable of installing and setting up an SQL database.
• You will install the software on machines that have been connected to a LAN or WAN
by a competent network engineer.
• You are familiar with the arrangement of the machines in the iTX system and know
which machine is to be used for which purpose. We describe the different types of
machines in "About the iTX system" (see page 22) in this manual.
• You understand generally the main broadcasting concepts of the iTX system; e.g. the
function of the VITC time feed, and the method used for broadcasting the output of
the iTX system.
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