User guide

How to Use This Manual
1-2 VMS User Guide
Chapter 3 — VMS Configuration
Covers the Quick Configuration procedure as well as detailed steps for full
System Configuration in building the Vipersat network.
Chapter 4 — Configuring Network Modems
Describes how VMS is used to configure modems in the Vipersat network.
Chapter 5 — VMS Services
Describes the various service managers that comprise VMS and how Viper-
View is used to monitor and control the Vipersat network.
Chapter 6 — Out-of-Band Units
Describes the methods for integrating out-of-band modem units into a VMS-
controlled satellite network.
Appendix A — VMS Cross Banding
An explanation of how VMS accommodates applications involving satellite
cross strapping and cross banding.
Appendix B — Antenna Visibility
An explanation of how to use the VMS antenna visibility function to control the
frequency spectrum used in VMS switching.
Appendix C — Redundancy
Describes the optional redundancy services available for VMS—N:1 Server
redundancy and N:M Hub Modem redundancy.
Appendix D — Domain Controller and DNS
Describes the method of configuring VMS servers to perform the role of
network Domain Controller and Domain Name Server for the VMS network.
Appendix E — SNMP Traps
Describes the use of SNMP traps by VMS.
Appendix F — Automatic Switching
Reference on how the VMS monitors and automatically responds to changing
load, data type, and QoS requirements in the network.