GRASS VALLEY K2 BASECAMP EXPRESS, Installation And Service Manual

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primarily via Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), to NetCentral on the NetCentral
server PC.
Refer to NetCentral manuals get the NetCentral system installed and operating. You must install a
NetCentral device provider on the NetCentral server PC for each type of device you are monitoring.
Take the following into consideration when monitoring K2 systems with NetCentral:
• NetCentral is optional if you are using a standalone K2 system only. NetCentral is required if
you are using a K2 SAN.
Windows Remote Desktop Connection
You can use the Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Connection application to make a remote
connection to a Grass Valley system that runs the Windows operating system.
Take the following into consideration when connecting to K2 systems:
• Before you can use the Remote Desktop Connection, you need network access and permissions
to connect to the K2 system.
• You can use either the name or the IP address to access the K2 system.
• Do not use the Remote Desktop Connection to access the PC running the Control Point software
or to access the AppCenter application; results may be unreliable.
• Take care when accessing an online K2 system on which media access is underway. The additional
load on network and system resources could cause unpredictable results.
Accessing Remote Desktop Connection
1. Do one of the following:
• Click the
Start
button on the Windows task bar
• Press the Windows key on the keyboard.
2. Select
Programs | Accessories | Communications | Remote Desktop Connection
.
The Remote Desktop dialog box opens.
3. Enter the name or IP address of the system to which you are making the remote connection and
click
Connect
.
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Overview of K2 Storage Tools