OPTICODEC-PC
STREAMING SERVERS
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mended for small LAN or WAN applications. For larger Internet streaming applica-
tions, it is always preferable to use separate encoder and server computers to opti-
mize reliability, redundancy, and system architecture.
Operating System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional/Server, XP Professional, or 2003 Server
Software Requirements
ActivePerl 5.8 or above:
http://www.activeperl.com/Products/ActivePerl/
Darwin Streaming Server 5.0 or above:
http://developer.apple.com/darwin/projects/streaming/
Optional Useful Network Utilities
NetPerSec:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1681,00.asp
NetLimiter:
http://www.netlimiter.com/index.php
TCPView:
http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/source/tcpview.shtml
Ethereal:
http://www.ethereal.com
Installation
1.
Install ActivePerl.
A)
Download ActivePerl 5.8 or above for Microsoft Windows.
http://www.activeperl.com/Products/ActivePerl/
B)
Save the .msi Installer to any directory.
C)
Run the .msi installer by double-clicking on it.
D)
Accept all defaults.
2.
Install Darwin Streaming Server (DSS)
A)
Download Darwin Streaming Server
http://developer.apple.com/darwin/projects/streaming/
B)
Save the distribution self-extracting .exe file into any directory.
C)
Run the distribution self-extracting .exe file into a temporary directory.
D)
Run
install.bat
by double-clicking on it.
Install.bat
runs in a command box. It copies all files into
C:\Program
Files\Darwin Streaming Server
and starts the Darwin Streaming
Server as a Service. By default, the Service is configured as Automatic
Startup.
The installer prompts for the Administrator Username.
E)
Supply the Administrator Username.
