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1 Quick Start Installation Guide Copyright Automated Media Processing Solutions, Inc. dba Equilibrium.All rights reserved. U.S. Patent Numbers 6,792,575 and 6,964,009 for the automated content processing, automatic derivative content management, dynamic on-the-fly visualization of content, bandwidth and device dependent optimization of visual media and dynamic ondemand generation of digital media assets. Other patents pending. MediaRich and Equilibrium are registered trademarks and Instant-On, MediaScript, MediaBatch, MediaCart, and AMPS are trademarks of Automated Media Processing Solutions, Inc. All other company, product or service names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

2 Quick Start Installation Guide: MediaRich ECM for SharePoint 1) MediaRich CORE Server installation: The first step is to install the stand-alone MediaRich Server and configure to enable all of the file types the Server can handle. MediaRich CORE has many native file types supported, including Adobe PSD, EPS, AI, INDD, as well as, Tiff, Jpeg, BMP, Jpeg2000 among many others. MediaRich is a massively scalable content processing engine which can be expanded to include other third party or proprietary file types. The MediaRich CORE is used to service dynamic media delivery requests on-the-fly and in real time via.net, COM, Java and C# APIs. Equilibrium has created a custom connecter and a series of web-parts and components in SharePoint which connect to MediaRich CORE to visualize all content in SharePoint. This Quick Start Guide provides the requirements to create a properly configured and robust MediaRich CORE environment. The Server already has the Server-Side scripts and components for MediaRich ECM for SharePoint. It requires specific Microsoft, Video/Audio technologies for compatiblity, and an Office file type support choice. System Requirements: OS: Windows Server 2008 R2, 64 -bit IIS version 7.5 Windows Feature Desktop Experience activated at the Server (Equilibrium wrapped Windows Media with a proprietary wrapper to enable auto-conformance from Windows Media native filetypes into MediaRich Server. Enabling the Desktop Experience provides the necessary components for MediaRich to process Windows Media, Windows Audio, AVI, and other windows-based filetypes.) QuickTime Version installed Download Here (Equilibrium wrapped Quicktime with proprietary code to enable auto-conformance and a wide range of capabilities which enable ingestion of a whole host of video file types) Apache Open Office (installer available at Important: Versions of OpenOffice are supported in MediaRich CORE The legacy download for OpenOffice is here. v Optional - FFmpeg install - Only required if you will be transcoding videos into a Flash video. This is NOT needed to upload, ingest or play Flash videos with MediaRich ECM for SharePoint. The instructions are presented after the successful install of the MediaRich Server, which will be provided later in the guide. v Optional LibreOffice (Installer available at Note: Version are supported You can install LibreOffice, instead of OpenOffice if you desire SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) file type support. Important: Versions above 3.3.X will not work with MediaRich For your convenience, here is the version. v MediaRich Server must be fully installed and operational prior to executing the FFmpeg install so that MediaRich can detect the presence of the FFmpeg during it s start-up process Page 1 of 12

3 Create Service User for the MediaRich CORE Server: We recommend using a Domain User for this Service. At the Domain level the user could be a standard User. However, it must be part of the local Admin Group where the MediaRich Server will be installed. This Service account will be requested during the Installation of the MediaRich CORE Server and will be used to monitor and install the Services Server. License File Copy the License File you have received from Equilibrium to the Machine / Server Unzip to Extract the license file Installation: Run the Server Setup with Administrator Privileges The setup wizard will request a User Account This will be the account created previously for the MediaRich Server (<Domain>\User and matching Password) Within the Setup, Open Office will be detected and the System will ask for a Restart to finish the configuration. (Please Restart) Move to the Program Group Equilibrium and open the Server Administration, (MediaRich Core Administration) Login using the credentials: User admin, Password admin. When the User Interface appears, select Install a License File. Point to the unzipped License File you received from Equilibrium. Base-Administration: Click on Configure Check if the Virtual Drives points to the desired Drive you would like to use for the Server Cache: VideoProxy (File Location for the preview Clips) batchout: target location for the MediaCart Results For access by web developers or others requiring direct access to processed files from within SharePoint. Merchandizer: (no changes needed) mrdocs: (no changes needed) pyramid: File Location for the Pyramid Zoom Files These files are configurable from the MediaRich ECM for SharePoint administration page. See admin guide for more details. End of Installation: Click on Start Server : If the 3 LED s are green - the Server portion of the installation was successfull. If you desire to enable encoding of Flash files continue below. Otherwise, skip to the next page for Installation of MediaRich ECM for SharePoint Connector software. Page 2 of 12

4 Optional Install FFMpeg to support video transcoding to Flash (.flv) web video files as pre-configured in the export and MediaBatch processing menus. The Windows version of ffmpeg.exe can be found here. Use the static 32-bit build (NOT the shared library version), even on a 64 bit OS. Generally the build with the most recent timestamp will work. To install ffmpeg.exe: Open the tarball using 7-Zip or some other archive utility. Go to the 'bin' folder and copy the 'ffmpeg.exe Copy it to.\mediarichcore\bin\mediaengine folder Default Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\equilibrium\mediarichcore\bin\mediaengine Note: If you receive a (missing DLL error) message during the FLV transcodes, it means you may have installed the shared library version. You will need to go back and install the proper one. 2. MediaRich SharePoint Connector Installation Requirements: Within this setup, files will have to be copied to the local Drive of the Farm Server or Servers. A site collection will be created and the MediaRich Web Parts will be published to the Farm. For a successful installation the user that will executes the Setup will need the correct Privileges: Local Administrator at any WebFrontEnd Server and at the Server where the central Administration from SharePoint is hosted. DB-Owner and Security Admin privileges at any MS-SQL Database involved. (Configuration Databases and Content Databases) Member of the Farm Administrators Group. The User has to match the Microsoft Setup User as described within the best Practice for the least privilege,(rights) Installation). Copy the Connector Installer you have downloaded to the Server where the Central Administration is installed. System: The installation has to start at the Server where the Central Administration is installed. The SharePoint Server Service Microsoft SharePoint Foundation-Web application has to be started at this Server. Page 3 of 12

During the Installation an IISRESET will need to be executed. Installation: Login to the System with the Setup User. Start the Setup of the connector with admin privileges.

5 During the Installation an IISRESET will need to be executed. Installation: Login to the System with the Setup User. Start the Setup of the connector with admin privileges. At the Welcome Screen click Next Accept the license Conditions Click Yes Accept the default Path or modify it so it matches your needs Click Next Solution Deployment Option: For a single Server Installation the automated Setup could be used. EQ recommends for Farm Installations to use the manual Installation Option. In this document the automated and manual Installation will be explained on the following page. Start by clicking on No to select the manual Installation Add Solution: In the following steps the MediaRich ECM for SharePoint Solution will be added to the SharePoint Server or the SharePoint Farm. If you accepted the default Path during the setup the required Files will be located at the Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\equilibrium\sharepointconnector\mediarichforsharepoint.wsp Open the command line in Admin Mode (CMD) and relocate to the Path: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Web Server Extensions\14\BIN Run the Command: stsadm -o addsolution -filename "C:\Program Files (x86)\equilibrium\sharepointconnector\mediarichforsharepoint.wsp" If the Process terminates with success you will receive a matching response. If you receive an access denied message this is probably a result of not running the Command line in Admin Mode. If you prefer to use Power shell you can use the following Command: Add-SPSolution "C:\Program Files (x86)\equilibrium\sharepointconnector\mediarichforsharepoint.wsp" Page 4 of 12

Deploy Solution: Open the Central Administration at the SharePoint Server Open: System settings. Within Farm administration choose the Option: o Manage Farm solutions.

6 Deploy Solution: Open the Central Administration at the SharePoint Server Open: System settings. Within Farm administration choose the Option: o Manage Farm solutions. You will find the Farm solution mediarichforsharepoint.wsp with the Status not deployed. Click on mediarichforsharepoint.wsp. In the window choose deploy Solution. Keep the default settings and click on OK The MediaRich for SharePoint Solution will now be deployed. After the Process has terminated you should receive the Info has deployed. Base Administration: To use the MediaRich Solution you will have to run the Base Administration. You will define the connected MediaRich Server and activate our Functions at the desired Web application. Administration: Move to the Program Group Equilibrium at the SP-Server and select the Link: MediaRich Administration MediaRich Administration: Under the heading Action click on Install for the Web Application where you would like to use MediaRich for SharePoint. It is highly recommended that you perform an install on a sub-site. This will ensure that users are browsing under the same Site Collection as where their MediaCart results are stored. TO HAVE THE FULL FUNCTIONALITY OF MEDIACART, INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO SAVE TO OTHER DESTINATIONS OUTSIDE OF THE CART RESULTS FOLDER IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO PERFORM A SUB-SITE INSTALL. Hostname: Enter the Hostname or the IP Address of the MediaRich Server(s). Insert the of the System Administrator. Click - OK. (The Host-Name must be resolved from the DNS Server if used.) Note: Make sure that activated firewalls do not block the port our application is using. The default port is: 9877 with both inbound and outbound IP Traffic allowed. Page 5 of 12

Admin Properties: The default settings can be accepted with the opportunity to make changes at a site collection level at any time after per the business / technical requirements.

7 Admin Properties: The default settings can be accepted with the opportunity to make changes at a site collection level at any time after per the business / technical requirements. Ensure the Light Table Display is selected by clicking on the box. Check the Quality settings for the Video Preview to ensure it meets initial requirements. At the Bottom of the Page you can check if a connection is established to the MediaRich Server. Save the Settings prior to leaving page! Run an IISRESET at any W Check if the Virtual Directory MRUPLOAD exists. In some cases the Virtual Directory MRUPLOAD is necessary for the MediaBatch Uploader. Note: this virtual directory is not created within the setup. Open the IIS-Manager and select the Site that contains the MediaRich Image Workspace. Note: If there is no Directory with the name MRUpload you have to create this virtual Directory. Page 6 of 12

$.\14\TEMPLATE\LAYOUTS\MediaRich\Upload Note: The steps have to be$ performed to all the sites where the Instant-On TM features have been

8 Alias: MRUpload Physical Path:..\14\TEMPLATE\LAYOUTS\MediaRich\Upload Note: The steps have to be performed to all the sites where the Instant-On TM features have been activated. This viritual directory will have to be created on each WFE server on your SharePoint farm. Page 7 of 12

Therefor you have to grant reading rights for all users that will access this area.

9 Permissions: When accessing SharePoint Site Collections where MediaRich features are activated the User(s) entrusted with Admin rights will need access to the Admin Properties Page where the connector settings are defined. Therefor you have to grant reading rights for all users that will access this area. Open the MediaRich Administration Find the Web Application you like to grant access. Select the Web application and click on edit : Admin Properties Permissions: Page 8 of 12

In order to use the MediaCart, users will need to have Contribute level access, it is recommended that group be created specifically for the MediCart.

10 MediaCart Permissions: The MediaCart is a SharePoint site where users can perform batch transformations on multiple assets. To allow users to use the MediaCart you have to allow access to the MediaCart. In order to use the MediaCart, users will need to have Contribute level access, it is recommended that group be created specifically for the MediCart. This is only necessary for the web part MediaCart. Open the Media Cart as Site Collection Admin. Check to see if you should stop inheriting the permissions from the parent. Create a MediaCart User Group Allow Permissions: Contribute and Read Add all Users to these Groups that should be able to use the MediaCart Congratulations you have completed the installation!! Verify the permission settings with test accounts before making available to the public. Page 9 of 12

Enabling MediaRich Instant-On in SharePoint Document or Asset Libraries: If MediaRich for SharePoint is enabled for the Web application or Site

Once you have activated the document library with Instant-On, your users will have access to MediaRich, content management, all-file viewing capablity

In addition you will be able to dynamically view in on the document and image thumbnails or Playback the Preview of a Video with nothing but your

11 Enabling MediaRich Instant-On in SharePoint Document or Asset Libraries: If MediaRich for SharePoint is enabled for the Web application or Site Collection you can activate MediaRich features with any existing Microsoft library with Instant-On. Once you have activated the document library with Instant-On, your users will have access to MediaRich, content management, all-file viewing capablity and transformation features. In addition you will be able to dynamically view in on the document and image thumbnails or Playback the Preview of a Video with nothing but your preferred web browser. Microsoft Standard Document Library or Asset Library : In the Ribbon- Select Library View Click on Library settings: Click on the Link MediaRich Instant ON Select enable to switch on Instant On for this library. (You have to have at least Contribute Rights to do so.) Navigate back to the library to prove the Result Page 10 of 12

12 QuickStart Guide: MediaRich ECM for SharePoint 4.3 Instant-On activated Document Library You should now find the Preview Thumbnails on the left side of the Library. If you click on an Image or Document you will receive our new Multi-Page Unizoom View Window. Use the Navigation to zoom in or out or just click on the Zoom Preview Image. Page 11 of 12

To play a video, click on the thumbnail of the video or if you click on the Play Button the video thumbnail display will enlarge and you can re-size to any size.

13 To play a video, click on the thumbnail of the video or if you click on the Play Button the video thumbnail display will enlarge and you can re-size to any size. (or Hit the space Bar at your Keyboard to expand the size of the Video Player.) To move forward or backwards in the bideo use the small controller in the lower right corner. Configuring Advanced Features MediaRich ECM for SharePoint 4.3 offers numers other features that be added through simple customizations. Setup for those options is beyond the scope of the QuickStart Guide. Please consult the MediaRich ECM for SharePoint Administrators guide for insructions on the set up of these features: SharePoint Advanced Search and Enterprise (formerly FAST) search HTML 5-enabled video playback to allow users to view video from nearly any modern computing device, regardless of platform or browser Localization, where users can have the choice to set their own default language and administrators can set the default language for a Site Collection Page 12 of 12

MediaRich CORE 4.0. Quick Start Set Up Guide

MediaRich CORE 4.0. Quick Start Set Up Guide MediaRich CORE 4.0 Quick Start Set Up Guide Published: March 2016 MediaRich CORE 4.0 Quick Start Set Up Guide Before You Install Installation of MediaRich CORE must be performed by an administrator for