Summary of upgrade from version 2.0 to version 2.5

GV STRATUS servers are affected by the version 2 to version 2.5 upgrade, as follows:

• Conform Server — A GV STRATUS server dedicated to hosting the Conform Engine Service. This service renders a complex asset, such as a GV STRATUS sequence, into a simple clip. The Conform Server is a new type of GV STRATUS server for version 2.5.

Several upgrade tasks are specific to the version 2 to version 2.5 upgrade. Apply upgrade tasks as appropriate for your system design, as follows:

• Express system:
  • If your system includes dedicated Conform Servers, add the Conform Servers to your system.
  • If your Express system includes an archive system, configure SiteConfig roles, install software and licenses and configure as appropriate for your archive system.
• A1, B1 systems:
  • Add one or more Conform Servers to your system.
  • If your A1/B1 system includes an archive system, configure SiteConfig roles, install software and licenses and configure as appropriate for your archive system.