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4.2
The X-Agora architecture
The X-Agorasystemoperates according toa client-server architecture to allowmaximum
scalability. A typical X-Agora deployment comprises a Controller PC and multiple
Player PCs, connected together as the X-Agora network. The Controller PC runs the X-
Agora Server application that manages and coordinates the Player PC clients (all of
which run the X-Agora Player and X-Agora Agent applications). For larger venues, the
X-Agora architecturecan beextendedto support additionalclients andserversaccording
to project needs.
The X-Agora software suite components include:
• X-Agora
• X-Agora Agent
• X-Agora Player
• X-Agora Server
4.2.1
X-Agora
X-Agora allows youto create aproject, import media, assignoutputs to player machines
and monitor the status of your event while it is running.
This application allows you to work with 2D projects, in which all playback takes place
on LED or LCD displays, or with 3D projects, in which you can also use projectors and
import your own 3D models.
4.2.2
X-Agora Agent
X-Agora Agent is an application that supports the X-Agora Player application. It is in-
stalled on every machine in the X-Agora network to facilitate the server's control of the
network and communication between the player and the server.
4.2.3
X-Agora Player
It is as simple as this: “The player plays your media.”
Everything programmed in X-Agora is made visible or audible by a player.
Note
The X-Agora Player is not capable of media playback on its own. It requires
the X-Agora Serverand X-Agora Agent applicationstocoordinate itsactions.
Hardware and software licenses protect each X-Agora Player with regard to managing
the number of outputs that can be connected to a physical machine and validating the
number of live input devices that can be used.
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Section 4: SoftwareBarco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide