Session 8: DataServer

Preparation

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Description

This video tutorial focuses on Dataserver which allows the centralised mamagement and administration of the entire graphics infrastructure from a single location.

Session specific objectives

Installation and configuration of the xx

Chapter 1: Introduction

• Serving data
• Serving applications and plugins

Chapter 2: Installation

• Path
• Log file path and example

Chapter 3: Launching DataServer

• Administrator passwords
• Lobby

Chapter 4: DataServer Preferences

• License Server
• Log path
• Log File Name
• Web Server Port
• Paths for Sessions and Projects

Chapter 5: Running up the Google Chrome browser

• Attaching DataServer to the browser
• localhost:7777

Chapter 6: DataServer set up: Manage Users

• Creating a User

Chapter 7: DataServer set up: Manage Network

• Render Machines
• Name IP and Port fields
• Defining Session paths
• Render and Preview types

Chapter 8: DataServer set up: Manage Sessions

• Attaching projects
• Setting machines
• Setting Renderers and Previews
• Setting Users
• Setting Permissions

Chapter 9: User Login

• Session lists
• Joining a Session
• Running Swift Live

Chapter 10: An example session

• Session directory
• Application drop-down menu options
• Setting Channels

Video duration

15 minutes

User Level

All new users