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Basic DMS Concepts and Vocabulary
Table 1-2 Concepts and Vocabulary
Term Definition
playlist In DMM-DSM, a playlist is an ordered sequence of files that you deliver to all the DMPs in a DMP group or
that you show throughout your digital signage network. The workflow that you follow varies according to your
requirements.
To create a playlist:
1.
Under the Content Manager tab, add files as content items, then associate them with content categories
a.
in your media library.
Under the Applications tab, use the Playlists feature to select which content items to include, how long
b.
each item should play, and the sequence for playback.
To deploy a playlist, click the Publisher tab and choose whether you prefer an immediate or a scheduled
2.
deployment. Based on your preference, do one of the following:
Click Immediate, select a DMP group, select particular DMPs in that group, select the playlist to
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deploy, then click Go.
Click Scheduler, select the playlist to deploy, select a DMP group, specify the interval between
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repeated showings, select the date and time to start and stop the playback, click Save, then click
Publish.
program In DMM-VPM, a program is a virtual container for one or more videos. For example, a program that you name
"Sales Commissions" might contain videos that you name "Know Your Customers" and "Know Your Products."
screen zone See zone.
video • In DMM-VPM, a video is a virtual container for one or more video parts and is one component in a
program. For example, a video might contain parts One, Two, and Three, and be contained in a program
that you named "Annual Shareholders Meeting."
In a generic sense, a video is any
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video part In DMM-VPM, a video part is one component file in a video.
Video Cisco Video Portal — Web-based graphical user interface that audiences use to browse, search, and view video
Portal content, whether live or on-demand. Video Portal fits easily into your existing IT infrastructure and supports
established video formats including Windows Media, Real Player, and Flash. Video Portal features include:
Program guide and keyword search — Find content by category, title, or keyword.
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Customizable playlists — Create or make selections from dynamic list of videos programmed by content
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publishers or bookmarked by individual users.
Supplemental content — View supplemental information with each video, such as tickers, further reading,
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related videos, Web sites, and downloadable materials.
Advanced player controls and full screen — Optimize the viewing experience with enhanced control of
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video playback.
Simultaneous playback and thumbnail preview — Preview other videos during main video playback.
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Video Cisco Video Portal Reports — Web-based graphical user interface that video content developers use to capture,
Portal view, and export
Reports
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DMS content offering that includes video content, audio content, or both.
Video Portal activity reports.
Chapter 1 Introduction
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