Installation

Once you have carried out system preparations and are ready to install or upgrade MEDIAL, follow these topics in order, skipping a topic only if it covers an optional feature that you do not plan to use.

SQL Server Installation	Set up the database used to hold MEDIAL content.
Wowza Installation	Install the media streaming engine.
MEDIAL Installation	Install the MEDIAL software.
MEDIAL Upgrade, Version 4	Upgrade to MEDIAL version 4 from a previous version.
MEDIAL Upgrade, Version 5	Upgrade to MEDIAL version 5 from a previous version.
Encoder Installation	Add or upgrade a standalone transcoding instance.
Host Migration	Move the media library to a different server if necessary.
Uninstallation	Remove MEDIAL software if necessary.

Refer to the section Plugins for installation information about directory services and learning system plugins.