vMedia IntroductionNOTE: Throughout the vMedia documentation, there may be reference to an Imaster folder; however, depending on how vMedia is set up, it might refer to a vMedia folder rather than an Imaster folder. Previous Image-Master users are likely to have vMedia installed in an Imaster folder. Non-Image-Master users are likely to have vMedia installed in a vMedia folder. vMedia will help you convert those important business documents that occupy physical space into electronic images that can be accessed instantly. vMedia creates, stores, indexes, and retrieves electronic images using advanced optical technology. The ease of retrieval of scanned documents can make a major difference in the way your organization handles its paper flow. Functionality is built into many shared modules that alleviate the need to immediately cease vMedia operations when installing a software update or upgrade. vMedia now keeps track of the users who are running each component. When the last user exists a vMedia shared component, a check is performed to see if an update to the module is required. If it is, the software verifies that the user has enough privileges to perform a software upgrade and then performs the upgrade silently and transparently. For certain components such as Print to vMedia and FullView, which remain resident in memory for a period of time when not being used, vMedia allows those modules to detect that an upgrade is available. When these modules are at the idle state, hidden from the user, they will close themselves automatically and allow the upgrade to proceed. Databases are "self-healing" and will automatically detect and correct errors caused by unexpected shutdowns and reboots of the computer. There are no user controls for this feature, as vMedia will perform the database repair procedure as needed. If a damaged database is detected when starting either the Scanning Module or Viewing Module, a confirmation message will be displayed. In such an instance, the database will be locked and repaired, and the indexes will be rebuilt. The entire process should take less than ten minutes to perform. It is advisable to log each occurrence that a vMedia database is self-healed. CAUTION - It is important to understand the cause of an unexpected shutdown or freeze of the system. If the vMedia database requires repeated repairs, discontinue use of the system until the root cause of the problem is found and corrected. If the workstation, network, or file server are failing or misconfigured, additional permanent damage can be done to the database by attempting to use vMedia in an unstable environment. Benefits:Fast: Rushmore technology and SQL selection queries provide unmatched performance. vMedia quickly and efficiently scans and stores documents. Easy to Use: A completely customizable interface, full keyboard access to all functions, and no confusing menus make vMedia a tool your entire organization can use. The program prompts you with instructions that are concise and easy to follow. vMedia software can be upgraded with minimal disruption to the work and business environment. Multi-platform: vMedia is a complete, full-featured product for Windows operating systems. Open Architecture: vMedia uses an open architecture that allows customizations and enhancements that are important to the productivity of the organization. Plug-in technology allows integration with a wide range of third-party scanning, indexing, viewing, and document workflow products. Scalability: Built upon an industry standard foundation, vMedia can be modified and extended as new technology becomes available. This document management system provides for future growth and expansion. Flexible Integration: vMedia integrates with other office applications. The software has the flexibility to adapt to new storage technologies and has the ability to integrate with workflow systems of the future. User Tier Levels
Viewer User:
Standard User:
Scanner User:
Power User:
Administrator User:
Remote Client
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