Adtec digital MAS & iptvManage - Manual (Page 10)

Chapter 2 - Server Installation and Services 8
FTP Server (Native) (required if using edjeVOD)
If you have chosen to integrate VOD in your system, your server
will need to have an ftp server installed to manage the transfer process
of uploading your VOD files.
Services
Depending on your specific use of iptvManage, there are services
and servers that must run for day to day operation. Automated start up
of these services should occur when the MAS server is powered up. You
should check daily to make sure that these services are up and running.
DHCP Server (Native)
This server is used to negotiate the network of set top boxes
and/or Adtec decoders which can be used as part of your iptv solution.
In step with iptvManage, it is designed to maintain an accurate record
of devices detected on your network. This is a critical service. If it is
unavailable, decoders/set tops will not be able to access the network.
Time Server (Native)
The time server is used to sync all devices on the network to
the correct time. Your server comes configured with an on-board
time server, but can be adjusted to look to an external time server if
required.
Tomcat Server (Native)
The Tomcat server is the application server used to provide the
middleware to the decoding devices on your network. This is a critical
service. Every night at 3am, a call is made from the set top boxes to
the tomcat server for new or updated data. If for some reason the
connection is not available, a safeguard has been put in place that
will allow the set top boxes to continue to function, but with outdated
information. Check this service daily.
Tuner (Native)
The tuner settings establish a connection between the tuner and the MAS.
The tuner consists of an RPC - XCP module which controls the activity of Adtec
Decoders on the network.
Guide Source Service (Native ) (optional)
Our middleware application is designed to take advantage of guide
services like the Tribune Media Service. Tribune provides metatdata on
a daily basis through ftp services to the iptvManage server. That data
is then parsed and made available to the end user within the edjeGuide
set top box application and the edjePlayer desktop decoder application.
To set up Tribune data you will need to subscribe to the service
through Tribune. Visit their website at www.tms.tribune.com for
subscription information.
edjeVOD Server (Native) (optional)
Depending on the model of iptvManage you purchased you can
optionally add a few or many VOD streams.