AAC Installation and User Manual

AAC Installation and User Guide
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AAC
Ins tallation and Us er G uide
V ers ion v3.42
AAC Installation and User Guide v3.42 m3.131009
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About this Manual

This manual describes the installation and user tasks of the ACM Controller.
Audience
This manual is intended for use by Shiron certified operators of the InterSKY AAC system. The document describes system configuration, routine, and monitoring the system.
References
Shiron InterSKY IS-NMS Operators Manual Shiron InterSKY NCC Operators Manual
Document Organization
Most operations occur after the initial installation. Accordingly, the manual reflects the operational nature of the system. To install the system refer to Appendix A, AAC Installation on page 25. Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D AAC Controller AAC Control Panel Tour Settings NCC Logs AAC Installation MySQL Installation .NET 3.5 Installation Terms and Abbreviations
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Table of Contents
1. 2. 3. AAC Controller.................................................................................................................... 7 AAC Control Panel Tour .................................................................................................... 8 Settings ................................................................................................................................ 10 3.1 General Settings .................................................................................................... 10 3.2 Enabled MODCODs ............................................................................................. 12 3.3 Satellites ................................................................................................................ 13 3.3.1 Delete a Satellite ..................................................................................... 14 3.3.2 Add Satellite ........................................................................................... 15 3.4 Redundancy........................................................................................................... 15 NCC..................................................................................................................................... 17 Logs ..................................................................................................................................... 20 5.1 Real-Time Log Display......................................................................................... 20 5.1.1 Clear Messages ....................................................................................... 21 5.1.2 Save Messages ........................................................................................ 21 5.1.3 Attach a File ............................................................................................ 22 5.1.4 Detach a File ........................................................................................... 22 5.1.5 Configure the Message Display .............................................................. 22 5.2 Log Tab Message Display..................................................................................... 23 AAC Installation ................................................................................... 25 MySQL Installation .............................................................................. 35 .NET 3.5 Installation ............................................................................. 46 Terms and Abbreviations ..................................................................... 49
4. 5.
Appendix A. Appendix B. Appendix C. Appendix D.
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List of Figures
List of Figures
Figure 1: AAC Control Panel............................................................................................................... 8 Figure 2: AAC Control Panel Functions .............................................................................................. 9 Figure 3: Common Settings ............................................................................................................... 11 Figure 4: Enabled MODCODs ........................................................................................................... 12 Figure 5: More than 5 Enabled MODCODs Selected Warning......................................................... 13 Figure 6: Satellites ............................................................................................................................. 13 Figure 7:Satellite Add/Delete Menu .................................................................................................. 14 Figure 8: Redundancy ........................................................................................................................ 15 Figure 9: NCCs Seen by the AAC ..................................................................................................... 17 Figure 10: Terminal Information ....................................................................................................... 17 Figure 11: Terminal VCM Mode Toggle Menu ................................................................................ 18 Figure 12: Select MODCOD Menu ................................................................................................... 19 Figure 13: Change VCM Mode Menu ............................................................................................... 19 Figure 14:Real-time Log Message Display ....................................................................................... 20 Figure 15: Message Menu .................................................................................................................. 21 Figure 16: Configure the Messages ................................................................................................... 23 Figure 17: System Log Messages ...................................................................................................... 23 Figure 18: Start Date for Log Display ............................................................................................... 24 Figure 19: Stop Date for Log Display................................................................................................ 24 Figure 20: Log Display Example ....................................................................................................... 24 Figure 21: AAC Database Setup Wizard ........................................................................................... 26 Figure 22: AAC Database Administration Information..................................................................... 27 Figure 23: AAC User Credential Information ................................................................................... 28 Figure 24: Database Confirm Installation .......................................................................................... 28 Figure 25: Database Installation Commences .................................................................................... 29 Figure 26: Database Installation Complete ........................................................................................ 29 Figure 27: AAC Welcome ................................................................................................................. 30 Figure 28: AAC Licensing Information ............................................................................................. 31 Figure 29: Database Credentials ........................................................................................................ 31 Figure 30: Redundancy Setup ............................................................................................................ 32 Figure 31: Confirm Installation.......................................................................................................... 32 Figure 32: Installation Complete........................................................................................................ 33 Figure 33: MySQL Sever Setup Welcome ........................................................................................ 35 Figure 34: MySQL Setup Type .......................................................................................................... 36 Figure 35: MySQL Setup Type .......................................................................................................... 36 Figure 36: MySQL Ready to Install ................................................................................................... 37 Figure 37: MySQL Installing Progress .............................................................................................. 37 Figure 38: MySQL Information Splash ............................................................................................. 38 Figure 39: MySQL More Information Splash.................................................................................... 38 Figure 40: MySQL Configure Server Option .................................................................................... 39 Figure 41: Server Instance Configuration Wizard ............................................................................. 39 Figure 42: MySQL Server Instance Configuration ............................................................................ 40 Figure 43: MySQL Configure Server ................................................................................................ 40 Figure 44: MySQL Multifunctional Database ................................................................................... 41 Figure 45: MySQL InnoDB Tablespace Settings .............................................................................. 41 Figure 46: MySQL Decision Support ................................................................................................ 42
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Figure 47: MySQL Enable Network Options .................................................................................... 42 Figure 48: MySQL Enable Character Set .......................................................................................... 43 Figure 49: MySQL Enable Window Options .................................................................................... 43 Figure 50: MySQL Enable Security Options ..................................................................................... 44 Figure 51: MySQL Ready to Execute ................................................................................................ 44 Figure 52: MySQL Installation Complete ......................................................................................... 45 Figure 53: .NET Environment Needed .............................................................................................. 46 Figure 54: .NET Setup ....................................................................................................................... 46 Figure 55: .NET License .................................................................................................................... 47 Figure 56: .NET Download ................................................................................................................ 47 Figure 57: .NET Install ...................................................................................................................... 47 Figure 58: .NET Installation Complete .............................................................................................. 48
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AAC Controller
1.
AAC Controller
The AAC Controller is responsible for executing the ACM and VCM functions. ACM (Automatic Coding and Modulation): The ACM function adjusts the code rate and modulation (MODCOD) for each terminal in the satellite network, as a function of the detected carrier/noise level at the receiver (terminal) side. VCM (Variable Coding and Modulation) is a subset of ACM, which sets the MODCOD of selected terminals to a preset value. A specific VCM value is set per each terminal. The AAC executes one or both of the functions based on system configuration and license. The operator can enable each function (or all) only if the respective function is licensed for the AAC server installation. The AAC communicates with the AAC database: This SQL-based database stores the AAC configuration, as well as system log and performance data. Note: In everyday operation, the operator is not required to deal with the database. However, maintenance routines such as backup should take place using standard database tools.
The AAC maintains functional communication with other InterSKY hub components that are not an inherent part of the AAC system. IPE: The IPE sets the coding and modulation of each terminal in the satellite network. The AAC server communicates with the IPE using a proprietary protocol over a standard IP network. NCC: The AAC functions receive data from the satellite network terminals via the satellite hub NCC (Network Control Center). The AAC also sends operation instructions to the NCC and to the satellite terminals through the NCC. The AAC communicates with the NCC using a proprietary protocol over a standard IP network. The AAC control panel comprises a single main window, displaying the configuration settings, the NCC communications and the log files. Additional tabs are displayed below the three major topics on the menu bar.
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AAC Control Panel Tour
2.

Start the AAC control panel by double-clicking the desktop icon panel window opens. . The AAC control
Figure 1: AAC Control Panel
The AAC control panel has two tasks bars, the Menu bar at the top and the Tabs bar specific to the menu item directly below. The area immediately under the task bar is the Working Window. The system log displays in the Log Messages window. At the very bottom is the Exit button. The menu bar at the top of the console has three functional areas: Settings: specific configuration for the AAC
NCC: configuration of the NCCs that are seen by the AAC Logs: messages relating information about the health of the system
Figure 2: AAC Control Panel Functions
The Tabs bar sits under the menu bar. The tasks listed here are specific to the function tab above. Unless otherwise specified, the following rules apply for all editable windows. Grayed-out text boxes are read-only fields. Information can only be entered in text boxes that are white. Changing the value of an editable field highlights the field. The highlight holds until the data is saved to the server using Save. Exit: When Exit is clicked the AAC undertakes several tasks before shutting down. Each terminal in the system that is not in VCM mode is configured with the lowest MODCOD in the system. This prevents any terminal from remaining in a high MODCOD after the AAC releases control and the terminal disconnects from the AAC. Only the terminals that are in VCM mode remain in their current state at AAC shutdown. The shutdown process can take several seconds, and in certain cases, a few minutes to complete.
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Settings
3.
Settings
When attenuation exists at a certain location, the AAC automatically adjusts the MODCOD to assure availability. Each IP frame sent out of the modulator towards a VSAT can have different coding and modulation combination based on the terminal received signal strength as analyzed by the AAC. ACM optimizes high availability at all times using minimum satellite resources. ACM balances the link budget of all locations with an individual selection of MODCOD per VSAT according to local weather conditions and satellite footprint strength for each terminal.
3.1
General Settings
General settings include configuration information, licensing information, and NCC connectivity information. The working area is divided into four corresponding sections. Only the terminal measurements fields are editable. All other fields display configuration information as was set during installation and can be changed only by editing configuration files. Configuration displays the description of the setup, the local IP address, and the application name for the database. License displays the current license key. Boxes to the right of the key are marked with a check mark when the license supports the indicated function. NCC connectivity displays the Multicast IP address and port, and the TCP listening port. This information, during normal operations, is not touched. Terminal measurements allow configuration of the time interval between measurements of the heart-beat of the system, and the number of retries to communicate before switching to the redundant AAC. To display the General Settings: 1. Select SettingsGeneral from the AAC menu bar.
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Settings
Figure 3: General Settings
Database Configuration: 2. Enter the database description, the local address, and the database address. Parameter Description Local address Database address License: 3. Enter the license key. Parameter Description Key Valid ACM AUPC VCM Encoded licensing key obtained from Shiron (read only) Checked when the license key is valid (read only) Checked indicates the a valid ACM license (read only) Checked indicates the a valid AUPC license (read only) Checked indicates the a valid VCM license (read only) Description Description of the database. (read only) Local IP address (read only) IP address of the database. (read only)
NCC Connectivity: 4. Enter the NCC related addresses.
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Settings
Parameter Multicast address Multicast port TCP listener port
Description Multicast IP address (set in the NCC) Multicast port address (set in the NCC) TCP port address
Terminal Measurement Parameters: 5. Enter the interval and average units. Parameter Measure wait Measure retry Description Amount of time to wait between checking the status of the AAC instance in ms Number of times to retry before switching to the redundant system
6. Click Save to save the parameters.
3.2
Enabled MODCODs
These MODCODs come preconfigured by Shiron, specific to the client. The operator cannot change these. The MODCODs must match the MODCODs configured in the associated IPE. Note that the terminal can only support 5 MODCODs a time, even if more MODCODs are present. Also, the enabled MODCODs are part of the Shiron Link Budget; selection is not arbitrary. To display the Enabled MODCODs: 1. Select SettingsEnabled MODCODs from the AAC menu bar.
Figure 4: Enabled MODCODs

Settings
Parameter MODCOD ID MODCOD Name Selected
Description Table Numeric ID Name of the table (usually the MODCOD/FEC) Checked enabled Unchecked not enabled
2. To deselect all entries click Unmark all. 3. Click the Selected checkbox to enable an entry. When you select more than 5 entries the system displays a warning message:
Figure 5: More than 5 Enabled MODCODs Selected Warning
4. For any change to be enabled in the system you must click Save before leaving this window.
3.3
Satellites
The satellite table holds a list of forward link satellites controlled by AAC. Each satellite contains the satellite name, the corresponding satellite ID from NCC Satellite database, the IPE IP address and the ACM enabled status. In InterSKY version v3.42 only one satellite can be used by the AAC at a time. The AAC must be configured with a satellite ID and modulator. The satellite ID and modulator information must match the satellite ID in the NCC. This allows the AAC to accept NCC messages relating to the specified satellite. When the satellite is not configured in the AAC, the AAC ignores the targeted NCC messages. To display the Satellites: 1. Select SettingsSatellites from the AAC menu bar.
Figure 6: Satellites
2. Click Satellites to expand the satellite list.

Settings
3. Click the satellite name to display the satellite information. 4. Enter the correct information in the IPE fields. Select ACM enabled to enable the function for this satellite. Parameter ID Name IPE address IPE Port ACM enabled Description Identification number received from the NCC (read only) Satellite name received from the NCC (read only) IP address of the IPE in the forward chain of the specific satellite Port number of the IPE in the forward chain of the specific satellite Checked means ACM is enabled for the specific satellite. Unchecked means ACM is not enabled. Changing the satellite mode to ACM off causes the AAC to set its mode to VCM only. All further operation mode event messages include the information that this satellite is running in VCM mode. VCM is always on. Setting ACM to off does not change VCM status.
Note:
It is the responsibility of the operator to validate the satellite information with the NCC.
5. Click Save to save the changes. Any changes made in this area that are not saved are not retained after moving off the satellite configuration page.
3.3.1
Delete a Satellite
Only one satellite is allowed in the system at a time. Before you can add another satellite you must delete the current satellite. To delete a satellite: 1. Click Satellites to expand the satellite list. 2. Click the satellite name to display the satellite information. 3. Right-click the satellite name to display the add/delete menu.
Figure 7:Satellite Add/Delete Menu
4. Click Delete on the add/delete menu. The satellite is deleted from the AAC, but not from the IS-NMS or the NCC.
Settings
3.3.2
Add Satellite
Only one satellite is allowed in the system at a time. Before you can add another satellite you must delete the current satellite. To add a satellite: 1. Click Satellites to expand the satellite list. 2. Click the satellite name to display the satellite information. 3. Right-click the satellite name to display the add/delete menu. 4. Click Add on the add/delete menu. 5. Enter the satellite ID matching the ID number in the NCC, name, IPE IP address and ACM communications port, and (optionally) select the ACM enabled status. 6. Click Save to save the configuration.
3.4
Redundancy
The AAC is capable of running several instances of the AAC to provide redundancy. When more than one instance of the ACC is running, one is designated the active and all others are passive. When the primary ACC instance fails to report within a configured timeframe, the primary is automatically switched to passive and a passive instance becomes active. This switch is transparent to the operator; however, the parameters governing reporting and failure are configurable. To display the Redundancy: 1. Select SettingsRedundancy from the AAC menu bar.
Figure 8: Redundancy
Parameter Redundancy state Redundancy configuration
Description Current state of this AAC instance: Active or Passive Current configuration of this AAC instance
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Settings
Parameter Database host Database name Application type Application name Application ID
Description Database host associated with this instance of the AAC Name of the database associated with this instance of the AAC This is always AAC The name of the application Automatically generated unique system number
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NCC
4.
NCC
The NCC tab displays the NCCs that are connected to the AAC. Currently the AAC only supports one NCC at a time. The NCC IP address and port must be the actual device address and port. Information about the terminals can be displayed by expanding the NCC collection. Each NCC is listed under NCC collection.
Figure 9: NCCs Seen by the AAC
Parameter NCC connection address Port
Description IP address of the NCC Port address of the NCC
Figure 10: Terminal Information
All terminals that are connected to a specific NCC are displayed by expanding the NCC.
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NCC
Parameter Terminal ID Turned On VCM On Terminal Name Current terminal model Satellite to which the terminal is connected
Description Terminal ID number When checked, this indicates that the terminal is powered on When checked, this indicates the terminal is in VCM mode Name of the terminal Model of terminal (i.e. iRG-S2/ACM) ID of the satellite
The terminals are color coded for easy identification. Terminal Connected VCM On VCM Off Blue text, Yellow background Blue text, White background Terminal Disconnected Gray text, White background Gray text, Yellow background
To toggle the VCM status 1. Select NCC from the AAC menu bar. 2. Right-click the terminal name. The VCM toggle menu displays. When VCM is currently on, the menu displays Switch to ACM On in bold. When VCM is off, the menu displays Switch to VCM On in bold.
Figure 11: Terminal VCM Mode Toggle Menu
3. To change to VCM on select Switch to ACM On. The Select MODCOD menu displays.
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NCC
Figure 12: Select MODCOD Menu
4. Select a MODCOD from the pull-down menu. 5. Click OK to accept the change. The change is not instantaneous. To change the MODCOD 1. Select NCC from the AAC menu bar. 2. VCM must be on before you can change the MODCOD. When VCM is on you can select Change VCM mode from the right-click menu on the terminal name.
Figure 13: Change VCM Mode Menu
3. To change to VCM on select Change VCM MODCOD. The Select MODCOD menu displays. 4. Select a MODCOD from the pull-down menu. 5. Click OK to accept the change.
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Logs
5.
Logs
Log messages are displayed in two ways: as ongoing messages that display as the event happens, and as log messages that can be displayed from a start time until an end time. While both log messages are similar in content, the difference is in the real-time vs. static display.
5.1
Real-Time Log Display

Real time log messages are displayed in the Log window at the bottom of the AAC console. These messages include errors, warnings, important messages, acknowledged events, and debug messages.
Figure 14:Real-time Log Message Display
Parameter [#] Date Time Message
Description Message type number Date the event occurred Time the event occurred The actual event message generated by the AAC
Each message is color coded in the display window: Error Red Warning Tomato Important Blue
Logs
Ok Green Regular Black Debug Gray The maximum number of log messages retained by the AAC is 10,000. Once the 10,001 message arrives the AAC clears out all messages and starts again. In order to capture the messages before they are cleared, the AAC allows you to save the messages to a file and to attach a file to the log to capture the messages as they occur.
5.1.1
Clear Messages
The message area at the bottom of the AAC console can be cleared at any time. When a file is attached to the messages the messages are not lost. To clear the Messages Window: 1. Right-click in the message window at the bottom of the AAC console. The message menu displays.
Figure 15: Message Menu
2. Select Clear. All the messages are cleared from the display.
5.1.2
Save Messages
Messages can be saved to a file at any time. This is not the same as attaching a file. The messages are saved only from the start of the collection until the time of save. If the number of messages reaches 10,000 and the AAC clears them, save will not recover the cleared messages. To save the Messages to a file: 1. Right-click in the message window at the bottom of the AAC console. The message menu displays. 2. Select Save to File. The standard Microsoft Windows save to file menu is displayed. 3. Select the folder in which the file is to be stored. 4. Name the file. 5. Click Save.
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Logs
5.1.3
Attach a File
When a file is attached to the messages the messages are stored as they happen in the attached file. When the message load reaches the critical 10,000 number and clears, the messages are still retained in the attached file. To attach a file: 1. Right-click in the message window at the bottom of the AAC console. The message menu displays. 2. Select Attach file. The standard Microsoft Windows save to file menu is displayed. 3. Select the folder in which the file is to be stored. 4. Name the file. 5. Click Save.
5.1.4
Detach a File
You can only detach a file after it has been attached. When the file is attached and you rightclick to display the menu, the Attach file option is grayed-out and the Detach file option is bold. To detach a file: 1. Right-click in the message window at the bottom of the AAC console. The message menu displays. 2. Select Detach file. The file detaches from the system. 3. Select the folder in which the file is to be stored.
5.1.5
Configure the Message Display

Not all messages are needed at all times. In order to apply a gross filter to the messages the AAC allows you to select the messages to display. To configure the message display: 1. Right-click in the message window at the bottom of the AAC console. The message menu displays. 2. Select Config. The config window displays.
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Logs
Figure 16: Configure the Messages
3. Select the message type. Shiron recommends displaying Error, Warning, and Important messages. 4. Click Ok.
5.2
Log Tab Message Display

Messages can be displayed in static form from the Log Tab window. The configurable start and stop times allow flexibility in filtering the messages.
Figure 17: System Log Messages
Parameter From To Time Subsystem
Description Calendar to select start date Calendar to select end date Time stamp of when event occurred Subsystem under which the event occurred
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Logs
Parameter Severity LogInfo IPAddress
Description Level of log message The actual message The IP address of the device which housed the event
To display the Log: 1. Enter a start date or click the down arrow to display the calendar.
Figure 18: Start Date for Log Display
2. Enter the stop date or click the down arrow to display the calendar.
Figure 19: Stop Date for Log Display
3. Click Show. The log displays in the Working Window.
Figure 20: Log Display Example

AAC Installation
Appendix A.
AAC Installation
AAC installation conforms to the Microsoft PC installation look and feel standards. Each step is explained below, with the exceptions noted as they occur. Order of Installation 1. If the MySQL 5.0.50 database is not installed, install the MySQL database (Appendix B MySQL Installation). 2. If the MS .NET Framework is not installed, install NET Framework (Appendix C.NET 3.5 Installation). 3. Install the AAC database. 4. Install the AAC. 5. Configure the AAC.
AAC System Requirements

Before starting the server installation, verify that the following system requirements are satisfied: PC computer, Pentium 4 3GHz or higher At least 512MB internal memory At least 20GB free disk space Windows-XP operating system, service pack 2, or higher
Information needed during server installation: Multicast IP address and IP listen port: This data is used for beacon multicast transmit and is used in the communication protocol between the NCC and the AAC. License key: The license key provided by Shiron technical support is generated specifically for the MAC address of the intended AAC server computer (on the NCC network interface). The key defines if the installation is allowed to use ACM.
Information needed to install and activate the AAC: AAC IP address: in case the AAC server is remote, its IP address is necessary. Otherwise local host (localhost address) can be used safely.
Have the following data available (you'll be prompted to enter it during installation): Preferred installation path Recommended default: C:\Program Files\Shiron\ACM\ IP Address of the AAC database
AAC Installation
AAC Database Installation

To create the initial database schema and install the AAC executables and libraries, have the following data available (you'll be prompted to enter it during installation): Item Preferred installation path Default C:\Program Files\Shiron\ACM
On a server with multiple network interfaces, use the address of the interface upon which the NCC is connected. Item Multicast address: used in AAC-NCC negotiation Multicast port number: used in AAC-NCC negotiation License key To install the AAC Database: 1. On the installation CD, locate and double-click ACM DB Installer\setup.exe. Default 235.5.6.10 1610
Figure 21: AAC Database Setup Wizard
2. Click Next to continue.
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AAC Installation
Figure 22: AAC Database Administration Information
3. Enter the Administrator name and password. root and shiron are the Shiron default installation name and password. This username and password are the database administrators name and password. This is different from the AAC user name and password. 4. Click Next to continue.
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AAC Installation
Figure 23: AAC User Credential Information
5. Enter the User name and password. aac and aac are the Shiron default user installation name and password. This username and password are the InterSKY users name and password. Click Next to continue.
Figure 24: Database Confirm Installation
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6. Click Next.
Figure 25: Database Installation Commences
Figure 26: Database Installation Complete
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AAC Installation
7. Click Close.
AAC Installation Notes

Be advised regarding the following important server installation notes: The database is installed from scratch. During an upgrade installation, the site administrator is responsible for the export of old server data tables (log tables, satellites and terminals configuration table and MODCOD thresholds table), and, when applicable, importing them into the new database. Failure to follow this procedure can lead to data loss. Startup policy. The site administrator is responsible for setting auto-login and auto-startup of the AAC application, according to the site usage and security policies. Failure to follow this note may lead to server being down after unattended computer restart.
AAC Application Installation

To install the AAC: 1. On the installation CD, locate and double-click AAC Installer\setup.exe.
Figure 27: AAC Welcome
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2. Click Next.
Figure 28: AAC Licensing Information
3. Enter the AAC IP address and License key. Click Next.
Figure 29: Database Credentials

AAC Installation
4. Enter the database username and password information. These must match the username and password from the database configuration
Figure 30: Redundancy Setup
5. Click Redundancy used to configure the system with redundancy capability. 6. Click Next.
Figure 31: Confirm Installation

AAC Installation
7. Click Next.
Figure 32: Installation Complete
8. Click Close.
Redundancy Configuration
The two-phase installation of the database and then the AAC results in a two-phase redundancy configuration. When the database is installed the default configuration for the application class AAC and the application name AAC is installed with heartbeats interval of 3 seconds and repetition of heartbeats of 3 times. The heartbeat interval is the amount of time (in milliseconds) the system waits between status checks. The repetition factor is the number of times the AAC tries to monitor the health of the application instance before switching control to the redundant AAC application. During AAC installation an additional checkbox for control redundancy mode usage is included in setup forms. When this box is checked (default value) the default Redundacy.xml configuration file is created for AAC. It is pre-configured for usage of the same database AAC uses. When the redundancy usage checkbox is un-checked, the same file with name _Redundancy.xml is created. This can be used as a basis for customization.
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AAC Installation
The redundancy_settings include: AppID AppType AppName An internal identification of configuration record. The AAC automatically fills this field on new record created. A type of application (as string). In this case it is AAC. The name of application of previously given type. In case of some number of applications of the same type can co-exist in the system at the same time. For example: AAC1, AACForSpecialClient and so on. This parameter defines the interval between heartbeats in seconds. Each application sends heartbeat as Im alive declaration. This parameter defines which number of sequent heartbeats skipped indicates that the application stopped.
HBFreq HBCount
To configure Redundancy: 1. Go to folder: C:\Program Files\Shiron\AAC. 2. Copy the file _Redundancy.xml to Redundancy.xml. 3. Open file Redundancy.xml for editing. 4. Edit the database connection: a. Enter database name into <Database> element. b. Enter database user name into <UserName> element. c. Enter database user password name into <Password> element. d. Enter database connection string into < ConnectionString> element. 5. Edit the redundant component properties: a. Enter component type into < ComponentType > element. The value has to be as the value in the AppType field of the redundancy_settings table above. b. Enter component name into < ComponentName> element. The value has to be as the value in the AppName field of redundancy_settings table above.
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MySQL Installation
Appendix B.
MySQL Installation
This step is required only when the AAC is installed from scratch, after a MySQL uninstall, or during a MySQL update. Install MySQL Server 5.0 on the computer where AAC database is to be stored. To install MySQL: 1. Start MySQL installation.
Figure 33: MySQL Sever Setup Welcome
2. Click Next. Follow the setup application on-screen instructions.
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MySQL Installation
Figure 34: MySQL Setup Type
3. Click I accept.. Click Next.
Figure 35: MySQL Setup Type
4. Click Typical. Click Next.

MySQL Installation
Figure 36: MySQL Ready to Install
5. Click Install.
Figure 37: MySQL Installing Progress
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MySQL Installation
Figure 38: MySQL Information Splash
6. Click Next.
Figure 39: MySQL More Information Splash
7. Click Next.
MySQL Installation
Figure 40: MySQL Configure Server Option
8. Click Finish.
Figure 41: Server Instance Configuration Wizard
9. Click Next.
MySQL Installation
Figure 42: MySQL Server Instance Configuration
10. Select Detailed Configuration. Click Next.
Figure 43: MySQL Configure Server
11. Select Server Machine. Click Next.

MySQL Installation
Figure 44: MySQL Multifunctional Database
12. Select Multifunctional Database. Click Next.
Figure 45: MySQL InnoDB Tablespace Settings
13. Click Next.

MySQL Installation
Figure 46: MySQL Decision Support
14. Select Decision Support. Click Next.
Figure 47: MySQL Enable Network Options
15. Select Enable TCP/IP Networking and Enable Strict Mode. Click Next.
MySQL Installation
Figure 48: MySQL Enable Character Set
16. Select Standard Character Set. Click Next.
Figure 49: MySQL Enable Window Options
17. Select both options. Click Next.

MySQL Installation
Figure 50: MySQL Enable Security Options
18. Select Modify Security Settings. 19. Enter the root password and confirm the password in the second field. Click Next.
Figure 51: MySQL Ready to Execute
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MySQL Installation
20. Click Execute.
Figure 52: MySQL Installation Complete
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.NET 3.5 Installation
Appendix C.
When the .NET 3.5 Framework is not installed on the Client target machine, the following message appears before the AAC Client installation can commence.
Figure 53: .NET Environment Needed
To install the .NET environment: 1. On the installation CD, locate and double-click AAC\dotnet\dotnetfx35setup.exe 2. Click Run.
Figure 54: .NET Setup
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Figure 55: .NET License
3. Check I have read and ACCEPT the terms of the License Agreement. 4. Click Install.
Figure 56: .NET Download
Figure 57: .NET Install
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Figure 58: .NET Installation Complete
5. Click Exit. 6. Reboot the machine.
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Terms and Abbreviations
Appendix D.
Acronym ACM AUPC BW DR DVB S / DVB-S2 Eb/No IPE ksps Term Adaptive Coding and Modulation Automatic Uplink Power Control Bandwidth Data Rate Digital Video Broadcasting (Satellite)
Terms and Abbreviations

Explanation Assures highest DVB availability Assures that DVB power is controlled at all times A measure of the width of a range of frequencies, measured in hertz Data rate, in kilobits per second (Kbps), of the channel ETSI standard for distribution digital data
Bit Energy to Noise Ratio The essential link between the InterSKY Hub LAN and the transmission equipment; encapsulates IP data in DVB packets Kilo symbols per second
MODCOD Modulation and coding NCC SNMP VCM VSAT Network Control Center Maintains control over the RLSS and the bandwidth allocation of the iRGs
Simple Network Management Protocol Variable Coding and Modulation Very Small Aperture Terminal Changes encoding parameters in real time A 2-way satellite ground station with a dish antenna that is smaller than 3 meters (most VSAT antennas range from 75 cm to 1.2 m)
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Figure 2: AAC Control Panel Functions

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Figure 3: General Settings

NCC Connectivity: 4. Enter the NCC related addresses.

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Parameter Multicast address Multicast port TCP listener port

6. Click Save to save the parameters.

Figure 4: Enabled MODCODs

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Parameter MODCOD ID MODCOD Name Selected

Figure 5: More than 5 Enabled MODCODs Selected Warning

2. Click Satellites to expand the satellite list.

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Figure 7:Satellite Add/Delete Menu

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Parameter Redundancy state Redundancy configuration

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Figure 9: NCCs Seen by the AAC

Parameter NCC connection address Port

Description IP address of the NCC Port address of the NCC

Figure 10: Terminal Information

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Figure 11: Terminal VCM Mode Toggle Menu

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Figure 12: Select MODCOD Menu

Figure 13: Change VCM Mode Menu

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