
Introduction
ETV Portal Server User Guide 3
answer Yes to security requests when prompted to download components. The ETV Portal
Server may require the installation of up to five components. If you check the box Always
trust content from VBrick Systems Incorporated
, any required components will be
automatically downloaded the next time they are needed. After a download, you don’t have to
restart your computer—just close the browser.
Firefox users will also be prompted to install additional components the first time you launch
a stream—if you are configured to receive these download components. Links for the
appropriate stream types (MPEG-1/2/4 and/or WM) will be displayed in the area where the
embedded player is normally displayed. These additional plugins must be installed. You will
also be required to install an additional plugin when you use
Add Video for the first time (if
you have permission).
For Macintosh PC users, the Portal Server may need to download components to your
computer the first time you access the server. If so, the Home page (see Figure 1) displays a
link prompting you to download components that are appropriate for your computer. If you
agree, these components are automatically installed and no additional download is necessary
for subsequent access.
For Linux PC users, the Portal Server may need to download components to your computer
the first time you access the server. This can only be performed by a system administrator.
See "Installing Linux Components" in the Portal Server Release Notes.
Portal Server Home Page
Login Window
The ETV Portal Server Home page is automatically displayed when you logon with a valid
Username and Password. All ETV Portal Server functionality and commands are available
from this page but you may not have access to all features and functions depending on your
user privileges. For example, you may not be able to access certain live broadcasts or VOD
servers. Note that after three unsuccessful logon attempts, you will need to close the window and start
again.
T To launch the ETV Portal Server Home Page:
1. Open a browser that is appropriate for your operating system Supported browsers for
Windows, Macintosh, and Linux are shown in Table 2.
2. Enter the ETV Portal Server
hostname or IP address (e.g. http:// mcsservername) in
the address bar.
3. Log in with a valid
User Name and Password to launch the Portal Server (Figure 1). If
your site uses multiple authentication servers, you may need to select a
Domain name as
well. Contact your system administrator for more information.
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