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XMS Configuration Guide
XMS Network Integration and Service Applications
Xmedia Server virus protection guidelines
Proper network setup and anti-virus software are key components of any virus protection
strategy. As such, we highly recommend that you adhere to specific rules outlined in this
section to avoid adversely affecting your production equipment’s on-air performance. Our
virus protection strategy, therefore relies on anti-virus software protection combined with
the following:
•
Network Setup and Configuration
– A best case scenario for configuring your network
for maximum protection against infection.
•
Standard Anti-Virus Protection
– Standard anti-virus practices for machines and
applications not directly used for putting material on-air.
•
Institution of Policies
– Policies that all users must follow in order to avoid introducing
infected files into the system.
Network Setup and Configuration
Ideally, the Xmedia Server and other non-critical components should be running anti-virus
software, while the Vertigo XGs reside on a separate network. In such a case, the
Vertigo XGs would not be running anti-virus software, leaving them potentially vulnerable.
Therefore, provide proper protection and minimizing potential performance issues, it is
recommended that restricted access be available by means of switch (see figure
3-1
). It is
also recommended that all other Xmedia equipment would be kept on a separate network
isolated from other machines in the facility.
Figure 3-1. Recommended network configuration to provide virus protection
Switch
Internet
Network
Restricted
XStudio