Grass Valley Aurora Browse v.7.0 Installation - Manual (Page 34)

34 Aurora Browse Installation and Configuration Guide April 6, 2010
Chapter 4 Installing the Aurora Browse System Software
• “Configuring deployment groups” on page 66
• “Install prerequisite files on the control point PC” on page 67
• “About deploying software” on page 67
When you are done installing the software, continue with Chapter 5, Configuring the
system and Chapter 6, Database and Recovery Planning to complete the installation
of your system.
About SiteConfig
ProductFrame is an integrated platform of tools and product distribution processes for
system installation and configuration. SiteConfig is a ProductFrame application and
it is the recommended tool for network configuration and software deployment.
You can use SiteConfig as a stand-alone tool for planning and system design, even
before you have any devices installed or cabled. You can define networks, IP
addresses, hostnames, interfaces, and other network parameters. You can add devices,
group devices, and modify device roles in the system.
As you install and commission systems, SiteConfig runs on the control point PC. It
discovers devices, configures their network settings, and manages host files.
SiteConfig also manages software installations and upgrades and provides a unified
software package with verified compatible versions for deployment across
multi-product systems.
You should use SiteConfig for network configuration and software deployment at
installation and throughout the life of the system in your facility. This enforces
consistent policy and allows SiteConfig to keep a record of changes, which makes the
system easier to maintain and aids in troubleshooting should a problem arise.
SiteConfig displays information from a system description file, which is an XML file.
SiteConfig operates in different modes that correspond to a system’s life-cycle
phases: network configuration, software deployment, and software configuration.
You can expand nodes and select elements in the tree view and the list view to view
and modify networks, systems, individual devices, software deployment, and
configuration settings.
About developing a system description
The topics in this manual assume that you are modifying an existing system
description, such as the system description that contains your K2 SAN, in order to add
and manage your Aurora Browse and MediaFrame devices.
Your system description is typically developed using one of the following taskflows:
• For a system in which all devices are new from Grass Valley with one or more K2
SANs, you first create a system description for your K2 SAN or SANs, then add
MediaFrame, Edit, Ingest, and Playout devices as appropriate. Refer to the K2 SAN
installation and Service Manual for instructions on creating the system description.
• For a system in which all devices are new from Grass Valley with one or more
stand-alone K2 systems, you first create a system description and add your
stand-alone K2 systems, than add other devices as appropriate. Refer to the K2
System Guide for instructions on creating the system description and adding your