Preparing the PowerPoint computer

Preparing the PowerPoint computer consists of three procedures:

1. Exporting slides from PowerPoint to the IIS server.
   The slides must be put on the Internet Information Services (IIS) server because they are not added to the ASF stream. The ASF stream includes only the script commands that reference them. The script commands tell the user�s browser to change from one slide to another when the presenter changes slides through a URL path command.
2. Creating a Windows Media Encoder (.nse) settings file.
   The .nse file tells PowerPoint how to connect with Windows Media Encoder and tells Windows Media Encoder the image format and location of the PowerPoint slides. You have the option of connecting to an encoder that is already running or starting a new encoder session. If you choose to start a new encoder session, an .asd file is required, so make sure to create or obtain an .asd file prior to this step.

   If you choose to connect to a running encoder, by default you use the encoder's current configuration. However, when creating the .nse file, you are given the option of specifying a different .asd file to use with the PowerPoint presentation. This can be useful if you have other content streaming over your Windows Media station before the presentation starts. For example, you could have a radio station providing content to users who connect earlier than the scheduled start time. This content uses a different .asd file than the one used for the presentation. By reconfiguring a running Windows Media Encoder, you can use your resources most efficiently.

3. Configuring Windows Media Presenter for Microsoft PowerPoint 97 settings
   This readies Windows Media Presenter for streaming the presentation. Use it just before starting your presentation. Once you have selected Windows Media Encoder for use during the slide show, you will send data when you start your presentation. Be sure that the person giving the presentation is aware of this step so that presentation rehearsals are not streamed inadvertently.