Specifications
Chapter 16 Configuring and Managing QuickTime Streaming Server 281
Adding User Accounts and Passwords
You can add a user account and password if you log in to the server computer.
To add a user account:
1 Enter the following:
$ sudo qtpasswd -f
user filename
user-name
2 Enter a password for the user and reenter it when prompted.
Adding or Deleting Groups
You can edit the /Library/QuickTimeStreaming/Config/qtgroups file with any text editor
as long as the file follows this format:
groupname
:
user-name1
user-name2
user-name3
To add or delete a group, edit the group file you set up.
Making Changes to the User or Group File
You can make changes to the user or group file if you log in to the server computer.
To delete a user from a user or group file:
m Log in to the server computer as administrator, open Terminal window, and enter:
$ sudo qtpasswd -d
user
To change a user password:
1 Enter the following:
$ sudo qtpasswd
user-name
2 Enter a new password for the user.
The password you enter replaces the password in the file.
Manipulating QuickTime and MP4 Movies
To manipulate QuickTime and MP4 movies, use the qtmedia tool. You can add hint
tracks, prepare for fast-start, and edit annotations.
For more information, run the qtmedia tool to display the command-line options.