SDB Server settings

These settings are optional on GV STRATUS systems.

To locate these settings, click Applications | Rundown | SDB

Setting or button	Description
SDB Server	IP address or machine name where the SDB Server resides. The SDB Server is automatically populated if you install using Site Config.
Backup SDB Server	IP address or machine name that hosts the backup SDB Server, if available.
Database Identifier	ID for the database, up to 4 characters, such as your station call letters. All clip IDs will begin with this identifier.
SDB Thumbnail Path	The path where clip thumbnails are stored.
Rundown Status	Display of rundown status; either Monitor all rundowns or Monitor open rundowns only.
Story Categories	Story categories are used to sort and assign placeholders in the Assignment List.
Story Types	The story type for placeholders. Default story types are SOT (Story on Tape) and VO (Voice Over).