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Server Administration
This chapter explains how to administer the VENICE server. It will be
described, for example, how to update the software on the system and
the various tools that are available for an administration.
5.1 Updating the Software on the VENICE Server
During the service life of the VENICE server you may be required to up-
date its software. The update will be performed with the standard RPM
installation package for VENICE. It will contain the newest versions of
the PCI video board driver, the VENICE server software as well as the
locally installed VENICE client software.
y If applicable, open a command line (terminal) and log on to the sys-
tem as root.
y Switch to the directory that contains the new installation file.
y Then update the installed software by entering:
This updates the necessary files and libraries of the DVS software on the
computer system. Afterwards the update is complete.
5.2 DVS Web Utility
The DVS Web Utility can be used to configure the VENICE server. Once
the operating system is loaded, it can be found on the desktop of the
system.
The DVS Web Utility will run in the standard web browser of your sys-
tem. After starting it with a double-click of the mouse you have to enter
a user name (default: admin) and password (default: venice).
rpm -Uhv Venice-<version no.>_<kernel/OS archi-
tecture>.rpm