Appendix D: FAQs292ServersDoes the Dominion KX II depend on a Windows server to operate?Absolutely not. Because users depend on the KVM infrastructure toalways be available in any scenario whatsoever (as they will likely needto use the KVM infrastructure to fix problems), the Dominion KX II isdesigned to be completely independent from any external server. Forexample, should the data center come under attack from a maliciousWindows worm or virus, administrators will need to use the KVM solutionto resolve the situation. Therefore, it is imperative that the KVM solution,in turn, must not rely on these same Windows servers (or any server, forthat matter) to be operational in order for the KVM solution to function.To this end, the Dominion KX II is completely independent. Even if a userchooses to configure the Dominion KX II to authenticate against anActive Directory server - if that Active Directory server becomesunavailable, the Dominion KX II's own authentication will be activatedand fully functional.Do I need to install a web server such as Microsoft InternetInformation Services (IIS) in order to use the Dominion KX II's webbrowser capability?No. The Dominion KX II is a completely self-sufficient device. Afterassigning an IP address to the Dominion KX II, it's ready to use since itcomes with web browser and authentication capabilities completelybuilt-in.What software do I have to install in order to access the DominionKX II from a particular workstation?None. The Dominion KX II can be accessed completely via a webbrowser. However, there is an optional installed client provided onRaritan's website (www.raritan.com), which is required for modemconnections. A Java-based client is now available for non-Windowsusers.What should I do to prepare a server for connection to theDominion KX II?Simply set the mouse parameters in order to provide users with the bestmouse synchronization during remote connections, as well as turning offthe power management features that effect screen display. However, ifthe new D2CIM-VUSB adapter is used (supporting Absolute MouseSynchronization™), then manually setting the mouse parameters isn'tnecessary.
