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A comment on the question "Can I use other RAID units?" in Object Matrix:

The concept of vaults is that they are distributed over all available nodes.
At the moment we do not support the addition of storage to an existing node but that may change! – FAQ, on August 18, 2008 11:26

FAQ replied on August 18, 2008 11:20 to the question "MatrixStore Cluster using MacBook Pro and External Drives" in Object Matrix:

To Clarify, a node in this case would be a macbook pro and the firewire drive:

FAQ replied on July 28, 2008 13:46 to the question "Free Final Cut Server Scripts and Plugins" in Object Matrix:

Yes Indeed.

If you need to:

Backup Final Cut Server databases?
Backup Final Cut Server proxies?
Bind strategic metadata together to Final Cut Server assets and productions?
Archive entire productions in a single mouse click?
Then we have the scripts and plug-ins here for you!

The backup scripts are free of charge*, and modifiable/usable against any ftp server. The production archiving scripts are proprietary to OM and MatrixStore*.

*Please see individual license files for exact license details.

If you’d like to let us know how you get on/suggest improvements/say thanks!, please email us here.

Have fun!!

http://www.matrixstore.net/2008/07/24...

FAQ asked a question in Object Matrix on July 28, 2008 13:45:

Free Final Cut Server Scripts and Plugins

Are there any scripts or plugins available for Final Cut Server?

FAQ replied on July 03, 2008 15:00 to the question "Can I process data on MatrixStore?" in Object Matrix:

MatrixStore has a place in most workflows, that is the safe repository to keep you stuff protected and available online.

At the moment processing of data (editing clips, compressor tasks etc) need to be done on the SAN.

The SAN is the place to perform the work required, MatrixStore the place to keep it safe and available.

FAQ asked a question in Object Matrix on July 03, 2008 14:58:

Can I process data on MatrixStore?

Can I edit or process data whilst it is in MatrixStore?

FAQ replied on May 16, 2008 15:32 to the question "Final Cut Server and MatrixStore?" in Object Matrix:

http://www.matrixstore.net/2008/05/15...

Just like ArtBox before it, Final Cut Server can now use MatrixStore as a “native” archiving device. This means MatrixStore can protect both your media files and metadata from within Final Cut Server. The interesting aspect of this is throughout the production process (ingest, editing & approvals, archiving to finding archived media) a single application can be used - Final Cut Server.

FAQ replied on April 09, 2008 10:14 to the question "Final Cut Server and MatrixStore?" in Object Matrix:

Yes!

Details to follow. We will have documents and videos available of how to use MatrixStore with Final Cut Server in the following week or so.

Happy days.

FAQ asked a question in Object Matrix on April 09, 2008 10:12:

Final Cut Server and MatrixStore?

Can I use MatrixStore with Final Cut Server?

FAQ replied on March 28, 2008 11:02 to the question "MatrixStore Installation Videos?" in Object Matrix:

Of Course.

The links below show the full installation process. All these videos are also available on youtube (http://www.youtube.com/results?search...)
Please note that new videos will be posted to show the configuration of the Promise raid array.

Step 1 - Prepare Hardware
http://objectmatrix.s3.amazonaws.com/...

Step 2 - MatrixStore Setup Assistant
http://objectmatrix.s3.amazonaws.com/...



Step 3 - Create a MatrixStore Cluster
http://objectmatrix.s3.amazonaws.com/... (1024*768)



Step 4 - Create a MatrixStore Vault
http://objectmatrix.s3.amazonaws.com/... (1024*768)



Step 5 - Start Protecting your Assets
http://objectmatrix.s3.amazonaws.com/...



Comments welcome.

FAQ asked a question in Object Matrix on March 28, 2008 10:44:

MatrixStore Installation Videos?

Are there any tutorials available for installing a MatrixStore cluster?

FAQ replied on February 25, 2008 22:22 to the question "Can I use the Promise RAID array in a MatrixStore cluster?" in Object Matrix:

Yes Indeed.

Whilst the Promise array does not share the looks of the Xserve RAID it provides more for less in terms of functionality and capacity.

It does not matter to MatrixStore what disk is attached to the Xserve as long as it appears as a volume in the Mac OS. End of.

Ideally organisations buying into the Promise technology will roll out their Xserve RAID units from the SAN and into a MatrixStore archive.

I really do hope they work on those looks...
http://www.apple.com/server/storage/

FAQ asked a question in Object Matrix on February 25, 2008 22:15:

Can I use the Promise RAID array in a MatrixStore cluster?

FAQ replied on February 13, 2008 18:17 to the question "Is there any documentation available online?" in Object Matrix:

Yes indeed. A good starting point is the MatrixStore Explained doc available here:

http://www.matrixstore.net/2008/02/13...

FAQ asked a question in Object Matrix on February 13, 2008 18:16:

Is there any documentation available online?

FAQ replied on February 06, 2008 15:01 to the problem "I get an error when adding metadata" in Get Satisfaction:

nice one Scott.

FAQ replied on February 01, 2008 15:22 to the question "How do I change the default location of screen captures?" in Apple:

1. Create the folder in which you want the screen captures to be saved in the location of your choice.

2. Open a Terminal window and type this:

defaults write com.apple.screencapture location /Full/Path/To/Folder

3. Log out and log back in, and the change will have taken effect.

from http://www.macosxhints.com/article.ph...

FAQ reported a problem in Get Satisfaction on February 01, 2008 14:59:

I get an error when adding metadata

"I'm sorry, but an unexpected error occured: NoMethodError"

This happened when I tried to add new metadata to two different topics.

FAQ replied on February 01, 2008 14:56 to the question "Can I create a MatrixStore cluster using MacBook Air as a platform?" in Object Matrix:

Theoretically I can see no reason as to why you could not. The lack of ethernet ports will make it a bit harder but it is likely you will find a way as only a complete nutjob would suggest such a scenario ;-)

It would be interesting as all internal and external traffic would go over the wireless network meaning that each node (a macbook air being a node) could be located around your office or house. As long as they were in range of the wireless hub you would be sorted..

One to try out for fun ... not the best $/GB archive solution you will ever find ;-)

FAQ asked a question in Object Matrix on February 01, 2008 14:52:

Can I create a MatrixStore cluster using MacBook Air as a platform?