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Windows Media Encoder has a robust automation interface that enables application developers to automate most aspects of the encoder’s functionality. This powerful programmatic capability enables you to develop solutions for remotely administering and controlling one or more encoders over a LAN or the Internet. For example, a radio station with multiple geographically dispersed encoding computers could administer all the encoder feeds from one central location, or a content production facility could control a set of encoding workstations seven days a week, 24 hours a day with a central control system.
A remote administration sample is provided with Windows Media Encoder. The sample is an Active Server Pages (ASP)-based application that demonstrates how you can use the encoder automation interface to perform remote control and administration. Some of the features in the sample include:
For the remote administration sample to work properly, you should:
You can view the ASP pages used to administer the remote computer on any computer that has a browser connected to the network.
Use the links in Related topics to configure basic authentication on your IIS server and DCOM on each of the remote computers. These procedures assume prior knowledge of IIS administration. For more information about IIS, see the IIS online Help.
For more information about installing the remote administration sample, see the “Remote Administration Sample Readme” installed with Windows Media Encoder.