How to copy the Windows Media Services 9 Series configuration file from one server to another server (891773)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Media Services 9 Series

INTRODUCTION

This article describes how to copy the Microsoft Windows Media Services 9 Series configuration file from one server to another server. You may want to do this if you configure a server farm that includes a group of servers that have the same settings for Windows Media Services. Additionally, you can do this if you replace a server and want to build a new server that has the same settings for Windows Media Services.

MORE INFORMATION

To copy the configuration file from one server to another server, follow these steps:
  1. Stop Windows Media Services on both servers.
  2. Copy the ServerNamespace.xml file from the source server to the destination server.

    Note Typically, this file is located in the following folder:

    %SystemRoot%\System32\Windows Media\Server

  3. Start Windows Media Services on the destination server.

    Note To start Windows Media Services, type the following command at a command prompt:

    net start wmserver

  4. Stop Windows Media Services on the destination server.

    Note To stop Windows Media Services, type the following command at a command prompt:

    net stop wmserver

  5. At a command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command.

    cd "%SystemRoot%\System32\Windows Media\Server"

    WMSServerConfig.exe /repair

  6. Start Windows Media Services on the destination server.

    Note To start Windows Media Services, type the following command at a command prompt:

    net start wmserver

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/8/2005
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