Apple QuickTime Streaming Server (Administrator’s Guide) - Manual (Page 17)

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Server Requirements
QuickTime Streaming Server
You can use the QTSS software on an Xserve, a Macintosh Server G4, a Power Mac G4, a
Macintosh Server G3, a Power Macintosh G3, an iMac, or an eMac.
Mac OS X Server version 10.2 or later must be installed. QTSS will also run under Mac OS X
Desktop version 10.2 and Desktop/Server version 10.1.x, although this configuration is not
eligible for AppleCare support.
Apple recommends
m at least 128 megabytes (MB) of random-access memory (RAM)
m a minimum of 512 MB of RAM and 500 megahertz or higher processor speed if you
expect heavy traffic on your server
m 1 gigabyte of available disk space
Automatic hardware restart requires an Xserve, Macintosh Server G4, or Power Mac G4
released in February 2000 or later. Mac OS X Server does not support upgraded PowerPC
processors.
Darwin Streaming Server
DSS binaries and source code are available on the following platforms:
m Mac OS X
m RedHat Linux 7.2
m Solaris 8
m Windows 2000 and Windows NT
When installed on Mac OS X, DSS stores some of its binaries in the /usr/sbin/ and /usr/bin
directories (for Linux and Solaris, /usr/local/sbin/ and /usr/local/bin). If this path is not
included in your shell’s default $PATH variable, add it to your shell’s environment settings.
Otherwise, you need to type the full path to the file when starting up any of these binaries
(for example, /usr/local/sbin/DarwinStreamingServer).
Live Broadcasting Requirements
You need the following equipment to stream live audio or video:
m Source equipment for audio, video, or both, such as a VCR, video camera, and
microphone.
m A computer with QuickTime Broadcaster or other broadcast software (PowerPC G4
recommended for MPEG-4 broadcasting) and a video or audio capture card.
Note: QuickTime Broadcaster supports video capture from most FireWire-equipped
sources, including digital video (DV ) cameras, some webcams, and DV converter boxes for a
fast and easy broadcasting process with professional-quality results.
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