Smart Technologies Smart Bridgit 4.5 - Manual (Page 35)

Managing a Global Server
Network (GSN)
About the Global Server Network (GSN)
A SMART Bridgit GSN is a network of SMART Bridgit servers in different geographical locations. A
GSN optimizes bandwidth and reduces latency for enterprise SMART Bridgit deployment.
You don't have to install the GSN separately. Install the SMART Bridgit server software and use
SMART Bridgit Administration Tools to configure the GSN options. See Installing the server software
on page 16 for installation information.
SMART Bridgit Servers in a GSN
You install each server in a GSN as an independent SMART Bridgit Server. Once included in a GSN,
each independent server becomes a node in the network with independent server capabilities.
Requirements and prerequisites
The requirements for a GSN Server are the same as a standard SMART Bridgit Server. See
Preparing for installation on page 6 for details.
Setting up a local GSN server
When you install SMART Bridgit server software, a shortcut to SMART Bridgit Administration Tools
appears on your desktop.
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Changes made on the Options, Audio and Security tabs in SMART Bridgit Administration
Tools on one server in a GSN automatically apply to all servers in that GSN.
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Your server name should describe your local server in plain language.
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The server password is used by other servers in the GSN to add your server. This password
is mandatory.
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