With the server functions of PADS4 Agent, you can retrieve all kind of information from your connected PADS4 Server and remotely make adjustments.

To get access to the server functions, you must select a server information category in the navigation pane of the main window. If you have a PADS4 installation that besides a main server also includes sub servers, then you must follow the procedure as has been described in working with sub servers.

 

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Server functions overview

FunctionDescription
Server connections(Only applicable to PADS4 installations with sub servers) To view the connection status of your PADS4 Servers.
Viewer connectionsTo view the connection status of your PADS4 Viewers.
Viewers can be rebooted, switched off or on (wake-on-LAN).
User connectionsTo view which User is logged into which PADS4 applications.
The User can be forced out off the application
Scheduled tasksTo schedule certain tasks for your PADS4 Server or PADS4 Viewers.
Monitoring & alertsTo monitor certain aspects of your PADS4 Server or PADS4 Viewers and automatically receive notifications about problems.
Synchronization queueTo view the actual status of the content synchronization process.
Content libraryTo browse the content library of your PADS4 Server.
Data serverTo inspect the Data Provider settings and real-time data that is delivered by your PADS4 Server.
PADS softwareTo retrieve version information of the PADS4 files on your PADS4 Server and to update the PADS4 software.
System infoTo retrieve detailed system information from your PADS4 Server.
ProcessesTo view the running processes on your PADS4 Server.
Processes can be started, restarted or stopped.
ServicesTo view the Windows services on your PADS4 Server.
Services can be started, paused or restarted.
Windows logsTo view the Windows event logs of your PADS4 Server.
Audit LogsTo view the recorded Audit Logs
Proof of playTo view the playback log entries that are stored in the proof of play databases on your PADS4 Server.
Viewer variablesTo view and edit the Viewer variables values for each Viewer.
Television ChannelsTo inspect and edit Television channels.