3.2

1 Getting Started with the
Interplay | Administrator
The Interplay Administrator provides database administrators and maintenance engineers with
the tools required to configure the Interplay Engine and to manage the database on the server.
The following topics provide basic information for using the Interplay Administrator:
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Understanding the Interplay Engine and Interplay Workgroups
• Using the Interplay Administrator
• Starting the Interplay Administrator
• Using the Interplay | Administrator Window
• Opening an Interplay | Administrator View
• Opening Interplay | Production Help
• Exiting the Interplay Administrator
For an overview of all Interplay components, see the Interplay Best Practices Guide.
Understanding the Interplay Engine and Interplay
Workgroups
The Interplay Engine forms the backbone of the Interplay environment. The Interplay Engine is a
server that combines an asset database with workflow management software, both of which are
integrated with Avid shared storage and Avid archive solutions. This topic provides basic
information about the functions and components of the Interplay Engine.
One Interplay Engine, One Interplay Database, One Shared Storage Network
The Interplay Engine is one component of an Interplay workgroup. At a minimum, an Interplay
workgroup is composed of one Interplay Engine, one Interplay database, one Avid ISIS
shared-storage network, and associated software and services.