RealSystem iQ version 8.0x and Earlier Documentation
The following manuals cover versions of RealServer earlier than RealServer iQ version 8.0x. To download or view manuals for Helix Universal Server and Proxy, click here.
Helix Universal Server 9.0
Helix Universal Server 9.0 Administration Guide
This guide explains how to install, configure, and run Helix Universal Server on Windows and UNIX. Most recent update: November 8, 2002.
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Most recent update: November 12, 2002.
Installing and Running Helix Server Tutorial
This video tutorial covers the basics for installing your Helix
Universal Server, the framework for content management and URL
construction, serving on-demand content, and live streaming over IP.
Get started now serving live and on demand content easily over your
Internet or intranet!
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Helix Universal Server Configuration File Reference
This is the Helix Universal Server Configuration File Reference Guide. Most recent update: November 8, 2002.
Helix Universal Gateway Configuration Guide
Helix Universal Proxy version 9 Administration Guide
This guide is designed to help information services administrators with the setup and administration of Helix Universal Proxy version 9. Most recent update: July 23, 2002.
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Helix Universal Proxy Configuration File Reference
This is the Helix Universal Proxy Configuration File Reference Guide. Most recent update: July 23, 2002.
RealSystem iQ
RealSystem Server 8 Administration Guide
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RealSystem Server 8 ReadMe
This ReadMe file covers the new features available in RealSystem Server 8, the first multimedia server software to bring DVD-quality video to the Internet, and now including streaming MP3. This ReadMe file is meant to be used alongside the RealSystem Server 8 Administration Guide. Most recent update: March 9, 2001.
Deploying RealSystem Server
This technical blueprint outlines the most useful approaches for managing RealSystem Server. It covers system-specific tips for tuning performance, the RealServer memory model, techniques you can use to improve RealServer's performance with other system components, and an overview of new RealServer features. Most recent update: June 18, 2001.
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Streaming QuickTime with RealSystem Server 8
QuickTime version 4 clips encoded with any codec and "hinted" for streaming will stream from RealSystem Server version 8 to Apple's QuickTime 4 player. Hinted QuickTime clips encoded with a standards-based codec can also be streamed to RealPlayer version 8. This technical blueprint discusses methods and limitations of streaming QuickTime clips from RealSystem Server 8.
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Developing for the RealSystem Administrator
RealSystem Administrator is the Web-based management application for RealSystem Server version 8 (as well as for earlier versions such as RealServer G2 and RealServer version 7). For developers interested in extending RealSystem Administrator to manage their custom plug-ins, this white paper provides the scripting details. Most recent update: December 15, 2000.
RTSP Interoperability with RealSystem Server 8
This white paper provides information to developers and implementers about the incorporation of the Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) into firewalls, proxy servers, and other intermediary devices. The paper hightlights the specific protocol messages that must be examined to reallocate or deallocate ports, as well as the pertinent RTSP message syntax. Most recent update: December 7, 2000.
Live Broadcast Distribution with RealSystem Server 8
Live broadcast distribution is one of the Neuralcast Technology features introduced with RealSystem Server version 8. This white paper is targeted at information specialists interested in large-scale broadcasting of live digital (streaming) media over the Internet or across private-enterprise WAN and LAN intranets. Most recent update: December 7, 2000.
RealSystem Proxy 8 Features and Benefits
This white paper highlights the features and benefits of deploying RealSystem Proxy version 8 in an enterprise or intranet environment. Targeted at system administrators, system architects, and technology managers, it describes the implementation of RealSystem Proxy in managing digital (streaming) media, delivering live broadcasts, and caching on-demand content for delivery over a network. It also includes deployment scenarios. Most recent update: December 15, 2000.
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RealSystem Proxy 8 Administration Guide
This guide is designed to help information services administrators with the setup and administration of RealSystem Proxy version 8. Most recent update: December 7, 2000.
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RealSystem Proxy 8 ReadMe
This ReadMe file will be periodically updated to list new RealSystem Proxy features, instructions for use with RealSystem Server, platform-specific installation instructions, currently known issues, and configuration information. Most recent update: March 9, 2001.
RealSystem 7.0x
RealServer 7.0x Administration Guide
This guide explains how to run the standard RealServer. It covers all operating system platforms and most versions of RealServer 7.0x. RealServer 7.0x is the final release version for RealServer 6.1 beta. Last update: December 13, 1999.
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RealServer 7.0x ReadMe
The ReadMe will be periodically updated to list new Server features, platform specific installation instructions, currently known issues, and configuration information. Last update: June 2, 2000.
Understanding RealServer 7.x Messages
This technical blueprint lists messages (both error-related and informational) generated by RealServer, along with steps to take should you receive any of these messages. Some of the messages appear in RealPlayer, but refer to settings on RealServer that may need to be changed. Last update: September 29, 2000.
Developing Streaming Solutions for Microsoft BackOffice Products
This white paper describes the business solutions that developers and information technology professionals can create using RealNetworks RealSystem G2 in combination with selected products from the Microsoft BackOffice family. Integrating RealSystem G2 with Microsoft BackOffice can ease the challenge of managing media assets and build off existing assets and infrastructure. Last update: July 1998.
Developing Streaming Solutions for Microsoft Site Server
This white paper describes the use of RealSystem G2 with Microsoft Site Server. Last update: July 1998.
Developing for RealSystem Administrator
This white paper provides the scripting details of RealSystem Administrator, the Web-based management application for RealServer G2. It is targeted at developers interested in extending the Administrator to manage their custom plug-ins, and assumes a solid understanding of HTML and JavaScript. Last update: March 17, 2000.
RealSystem G2
Upgrading to RealServer G2 Configuration Files
If you are upgrading to RealServer G2 from a previous version of RealServer (such as version 5.0 or earlier), this blueprint contains information on how to modify your new RealServer G2 to preserve the settings you may have used in a previous version of RealServer. Last update: July 8, 1999
RealProxy G2 Administration Guide
This guide is designed to help information services administrators with the set-up and administration of the RealProxy. Last update: April 26, 1999.
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RealProxy G2 ReadMe
The ReadMe will be periodically updated to list new Proxy features, instructions for use with RealServer, platform specific installation instructions, currently known issues, and configuration information. Last update: February 17, 2000.
RealServer G2 Administration Guide
This guide explains how to run the standard RealServer. It covers all operating system platforms and most versions of RealServer G2. Last update: November 23, 1998.
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Multicasting with RealServer G2
This document explains how to use RealServer G2 to broadcast streaming media over a multicast network. Last update: January 15, 1998.