Summary of upgrade from version 1 to version 2
Several STRATUS servers are affected by the version 1 to version 2
upgrade, as follows:
- Core/Common server — In version 1, the STRATUS server provided licensing and user preference functionality, and was referred to as a "Common" server. In version 2 the server additionally provides extended media management functionality, including the STRATUS database and associated software components. The version 2 server is referred to as a "Core" server. The added functionality in version 2 requires that the server be removed and then reconfigured in the STRATUS system.
- Proxy Encoder — A STRATUS server that creates low resolution proxy assets. If a high resolution asset does not yet have associated proxy, the Proxy Encoder creates it. The Proxy Encoder software that provides this functionality can run on a dedicated Proxy Encoder server or on a STRATUS server that has other roles as well, such as a STRATUS Express server. The Proxy Encoder is a new type of STRATUS server for version 2.
- Express server — Similar to Core/Common server, the version 2 Express server provides extended media management functionality. If the STRATUS system does not have a Proxy Encoder, the Express server can also provide functionality similar to the Proxy Encoder. The added functionality in version 2 requires that the server be removed and then reconfigured in the STRATUS system.
Several upgrade tasks are specific to the version 1 to version 2
upgrade. Apply upgrade tasks as appropriate for your system design, as follows:
- Express system — Remove the Express server from SiteConfig and then add it back to SiteConfig, in order to reconfigure roles appropriate for version 2 functionality. If your system does not include a Proxy Encoder, make sure Express server roles support proxy encoding. If your system includes a Proxy Encoder, add it to your system.
- A1, B1 systems — Remove the Common/Core server from SiteConfig and then add it back to SiteConfig, in order to reconfigure roles appropriate for version 2 functionality. Also add one or more Proxy Encoders to your system.