Virtual CD Network Management Server consists of two components: Virtual CD NMS Service provides services, and Virtual CD NMS Administration gives you a graphic interface for configuration of the NMS Service. Installation of Virtual CD NMS requires installation of both components. You can install the two components on separate machines, in which case shows a server provides the services for Virtual CD NMS (NMS Service), while you manage the program from your choice of workstations (NMS Administration). Thus the following installation options are available:
| • | Service and Administration are installed on one server, and you use the server console for administration of the Virtual CD NMS program. For details on this method, see Method 1: Service and Administration on one Server" below. |
| • | Install the NMS Service on a server optimized for the purpose, and the NMS administration program on a workstation of your choice (assuming it meets the system requirements). For details on this method, see Method 2: Service and Administration Installed Separately" below. |
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Following installation, you can install NMS Administration on any number of additional workstations in order to manage Virtual CD NMS from those other locations as desired. NMS Administration can run in multiple simultaneous instances. The NMS Settings, however, can be configured only on one station at a time. |
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During installation of the NMS Service, the NMS data directory and NMS script directory are shared automatically and the Service is entered in the Windows firewall with the required communication shares. Since the structure of user privileges on Windows Server 2008 is changed in the process, be sure to check the data directory and script directory shares if you run into any problems. Both directories are in the following path on your server: "C:\ProgramData\Virtual CD v10." (Hidden folders and files must be shown.) Once you install the service, you are assigned the "Owner" account in Windows Server 2008 and have full rights. Other users may be assigned only limited privileges; you might find it necessary to add certain privileges for these users. In the event of difficulties, check the firewall settings to make sure they are appropriate for your network. |
