GeniusPro/Lightpalette Operator's Manual - Strand Lighting

Server Software
Server Software
The optional file server application provides a central place on the ShowNet network to store show
files, user login configuration files, Networker configuration files, archive copies of operating software -
in fact anything you like. You can use any console or PC on the network as the file server, although
many people use a PC (DOS or Win9X or NT) which can be fitted with a tape drive or other backup
device for added security.
Controlling user access to the file server is another issue in some sites, and using a PC running NT
means that the security features of NT can be used to prevent unauthorised users from making
unwanted changes to the file server.
Another feature that Server provides is a central place on the network to direct all archive printing
operations.
Note: File Server uses Point to Point communications in which IP addresses are used and MUST be
unique.
The following topics are covered in this section:
❍ Loading the Server Password Disk
❍ Setting Up a File Server
❍ User Logins
❍ Integrating File Server and Logins
Loading the Server Password Disk
The Server Password Disk is Used to Enable Communication between a console on a network and the
file server and to provide User Logins. Before installing the Server Password disk, check that the
Server Software is already installed on the console. Press and check the configuration
window at the bottom of the screen. The word NET should appear on the list of applications.
1. Insert Server disk and press {SOFT} {LOAD SOFT} {LOAD SOFT}
2. Write the date and the serial number of the console on the disk. This disk now contains a record
of your console configuration and password in electronic form and should be stored in a safe
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