Setup guide

Migrating a Media Indexer

• Export the storage configuration from the SR2500 MI leader (primary) of the HAG and

import it to the new AS3000 MI

• After the AS3000 MI finishes scanning the storage locations, add it to the HAG with a

lower priority than the SR2500 leader

• Remove any backup MIs from the HAG and then remove the SR2500 leader

• The AS3000 takes over as leader of the HAG

It is important not to make the AS3000 MI the leader of the HAG until it has finished

indexing the storage locations. If it took over as leader before it acquired the full list of

storage locations, its incomplete list would be replicated to the other MIs and you would

have to reconfigure the storage locations for the HAG. Also, keeping it out of the HAG

avoids the problem of editors connecting to it before it has a complete cache. This could

result in media offline errors.

Alternatively, you could use one of the following methods for configuring the locations on

the new Media Indexer:

• Add the AS3000 MI to the HAG with a low priority number, and after it copies the

storage locations from the HAG leader, remove it from the HAG and let it continue

indexing the storage locations.

• Copy the ummds.cache file from the HAG leader to the AS3000 MI. This will copy the

configurations, including the workspaces.

• Configure the storage locations manually on the AS3000 Media Indexer.

To prepare the AS3000 MIs for joining the HAG:

1. Use the Interplay Installer USB flash drive to install the 64-bit Service Framework and

Media Indexer software on the AS3000 MI servers. See “Loading Application

Software” on page 10.

2. Ensure that the AS3000 MI system is visible in the Service Configuration tool. Do NOT

add it to the HAG at this time.

3. Run the Service Framework Health Monitor and confirm the health of the AS3000 MI.

Correct any problems that appear.

4. As a precaution, use the Health Monitor to confirm the health of the SR2500 MIs as

well.

To back up the Media Indexer cache files:

1. Log onto the SR2500 MI that is the leader of the HAG.

2. Open the Service Configuration tool, locate the MI SR2500 leader, and select the

Interplay Media Indexer process.