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Chapter 11
ACNS Configuration
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Overview
The Cisco Application and Content Networking System (ACNS) is a digital media delivery
solution that reduces redundant digital media streaming traffic traversing a WAN from the
data center to branch offices over satellite and terrestrial networks. Cisco ACNS offers a
comprehensive set of streaming-media features that let you stream high-quality and long-
playing digital videos live and simultaneously to thousands of users and media players and
provide access on demand at a later time. By caching on-demand content, or prepositioning
frequently accessed content, ACNS minimizes the need for the same digital media content to
traverse WAN links from the data center to branch offices.
VBrick has partnered with Cisco to integrate VBrick's product line with Cisco's ACNS
content distribution system. Integrated VBrick products include encoders, Video on Demand
(VOD) servers, Set Top Boxes, PC and MAC clients, and the EtherneTV system. The
integration of these two industry-leading products means that customers with legacy
networks can retain their existing network infrastructure and still deploy the latest in video
delivery systems. The benefits of this product integration include unlimited geographic reach
for video, reduced network circuit costs, higher quality video, and improved system
performance. Cisco ACNS also provides a flexible management system for efficient
operation, automation, and central management of the digital media delivery network.
ACNS Configuration
To configure the Portal Server to work with ACNS you need to perform certain steps on the
Portal Server and on the ACNS server. If you have a VBrick VOD-W server, you will need
to create a virtual directory in IIS before you configure the Portal Server or the ACNS
server. If you have a Darwin server or a Windows Media server, no additional configuration
is required.
VOD-W Server Configuration
ACNS copies all MPEG-4 and WM video files from all (Windows Media, Darwin, and
VOD-W) servers in your EtherneTV system. (ACNS does not support NXG servers; the
Note The integrated Portal Server and ACNS Server solution handles MPEG-4 and
Windows Media video files residing on Darwin, Windows Media, and VOD-W
servers only. MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 files are not supported; VBrick's NXG (Linux)
servers are not supported.