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Implementing Pipeline
& Installing Software
To implement Pipeline workflows to capture or play out media on Mac OS X or Windows, you’ll need to
install Pipeline software. Use this chapter to determine your workflow and system requirements, and to
install, upgrade, or uninstall Pipeline software.
Topics
Pipeline Application Feature Comparison (page 22)
Workflow Application Requirements (page 22)
Typical Pipeline Systems and Considerations (page 23)
Disk Requirements For Media Files (page 26)
Platform and System Requirements (page 29)
Installing Pipeline Software on Mac OS X (page 31)
Upgrading Pipeline Software on Mac OS X (page 31)
Removing Pipeline Software from Mac OS X (page 31)
Installing Pipeline Software on Windows (page 32)
Upgrading Pipeline Software on Windows (page 32)
Removing Pipeline Software on Windows (page 33)
Note
Telestream recommends that Pipeline Control be installed on a computer that is not
hosting FlipFactory, Episode Engine, or other media processing applications: intense
disk and CPU consumption can interfere with proper operation of both applications.
When you install or upgrade Pipeline software, you may need to upgrade your Pipeline
firmware as well.
Note
If you haven’t installed the Pipeline yet, proceed to Chapter 2, Pipeline Hardware,
Installation & Setup on page 5 before continuing.
Before you use a Pipeline to capture and play out media, the device must be
configured using Pipeline Direct (Chapter 4, Using Pipeline Direct on page 35).