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Configuring the iNEWS Command Server
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The Harris plug-in also has a Transfer Status checkbox, but it works differently. The Harris
NXOS manages transfer status without involvement from Interplay.
Configuring Avid Interplay Agent Services
The Avid Interplay Agent service is installed at sites that want to utilize thumbnail images in
Command from video on AirSpeed or third-party video servers. It connects and logs in to
the Interplay engine to retrieve thumbnail images and also collects slugs (title) and format
information in the Command playlist.
After the service is installed on the Command Server, some additional configuration is
required, using the Avid Service Configuration application of Avid Service Framework. For
more information, see the Avid Service Framework User’s Guide.
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On systems with multiple Command Servers, you must configure the Avid Interplay Agent
service on each of them.
To configure the Interplay Agent services:
1. Click the Start button, and then select All Programs > Avid > Service Framework > Avid
Service Configuration.
2. On the Hosts tab, navigate to and select the Avid Interplay Agent Service.
3. When prompted, enter the system administrator password and click OK. If you have not
yet created one, leave the space blank and click OK.
4. If the Allow Unrestricted Security dialog box appears, click Yes.
5. On the Settings tab in the Login Credentials section, enter the following information:
a. Server Name - This is the name of the asset manager server also known as the
Interplay Server running the Interplay Administration application.
b. Database - By default, this is AvidWG. It is the asset manager project. You can
obtain the name of the project database via the Interplay Administration application
on the Interplay Server.
c. User Name - This should be the Avid Interplay administrator’s user name, not the
Command administrator’s user name.
d. Password - This should be the Avid Interplay administrator’s password, not the
Command administrator’s password.