VBrick Systems EtherneTV v4.2.1 Portal Server, Admin Manual

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Server Administration
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and
Resource Groups
are shown on the navigation bar. Access control determines what
functionality is available to each user. For example some users may have unlimited access,
while others can only view certain live channels and may not have permission to record live
channels or add videos to the VOD server. Users and User Groups on page 89 explains in
detail how configure users and groups.
Access control also lets you specify which folders are used when individual users record live
broadcasts, add videos, or autoingest content. If you do not enable
Authentication and
Authorization
, all of these actions default to the root folder (which can quickly get cluttered).
Using LDAP Servers
Administrators have the option of using the onboard
VBrick database
for authentication,
using an
LDAP database
, or using both. VBrick supports major LDAP vendors but only Microsoft
Active Directory, Novell eDirectory, and OpenLDAP are fully tested and supported. If
Note As soon as you check
Enable Authentication and Authorization
, users will be prompted
for User Names and Passwords. VBrick recommends configuring the system prior to
user access or during off hours when the network is idle.
Enable Authentication and
Authorization Enable authentication and authorization which requires users
to login and be authenticated. If not checked, all users have
access to all functionality and content.
Use VBrick database Use the VBrick (non LDAP) database provided with ETV
Portal Server.
Use LDAP database Use an LDAP database. VBrick supports major LDAP vendors
but only Microsoft Active Directory and Novell eDirectory are
fully tested and supported.
Add/Modify/Delete LDAP
Server The Portal Server supports multiple LDAP servers. Use these
options to add or manage LDAP servers.