Grass Valley iTX System v.2.6 - Manual (Page 31)

Preparing a system for iTX software
General machine requirements
Hard-disk size
We recommend you install the iTX software modules onto machine C-drives.
For the Database Server, the capacity of the C-drive (or alternative hard-disk partition) should
be at least 20 GB; for other iTX machines, at least 10 GB.
For an Output Server, ensure the Cache partition is separate to the machine C-drive.
For an Encode Server, ensure the media storage partition is separate to the machine C-drive if
you are going to encode media to the local drive.
Date and time properties
Set the time zone on all machines to GMT. Ensure daylight saving time is not enabled and the
correct date and time are set.
Automatic logon
To allow a machine in the iTX system to restart more quickly, you set the machine for
automatic logon.
For more information about setting a machine for automatic logon, see the Help information
for the machine operating system.
Windows error reporting
Certain conditions may cause an iTX system service to stop. If this happens, iTX keeps running
by restarting the service automatically.
The error reporting feature of the Windows operating system can interfere with the automatic
restarting. Ensure error reporting is disabled for all machines that run system services
(Database Server, Media Store, Output Servers, and Encode Servers). You set the option under
the Advanced tab of the System Properties control panel.
Windows updates and security
Some common security features may prevent iTX working properly and should not be used:
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On all machines, switch off automatic software updates.
Apply all Windows software updates and services packs before you install the iTX software
modules.
If you run anti-virus software on the iTX machines, you should configure it so that it does not
scan any folders containing media files.
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