VBrick VOD-WM Server Admin Guide
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Chapter 6
Restoring Windows Media Services
Introduction
Windows Media Services are installed and a publishing point is configured on the server prior
to shipment. The
Computer Name
of the VOD-WM Server is
VODWM
.
If you subsequently
change this name,
the Windows Media Services branch in the Microsoft Management
Console (MMC) shows no server and all Windows Media Services configuration, such as
Publishing Points, are missing. Windows Media Services management is unavailable. This
procedure explains how to restore Windows Media Services management after a server
rename. Contact VBrick Support Services if you need help or more information.
Restoring Windows Media Services
When you rename the server, using any available method, you will typically be prompted for a
reboot. Run the following procedure
after
you reboot the server.
T
To restore Windows Media Services management:
1. From the
Start
menu, select
Windows Media Services
from the panel or from
Administrative Tools
. Alternatively, select
Manage Your Server
and from the interface
select
Manage this streaming media server
to launch the MMC.
2. (Ignore any popup error windows from Windows Media Services.)
3. In the left panel, right-click on
Windows Media Services
and select
Add Server
from the
popup.
