Basic Configuration
Backups
Portfolio has a built-in function to back up (or restore) its database and other relevant data. You can perform backups manually at any time. You can also schedule Portfolio to make regular backups at a specific time on specific days. To save a ...
Media Engines
Portfolio includes the ability to catalog all kinds of assets and convert to JPG, TIFF, DNG, and MrSID formats. With more Media Engines, you can extend Portfolio to support a wider variety of file conversions, add watermarks to assets in Portfolio ...
Licensing Portfolio
After you install Portfolio, you will need to license the software through Portfolio Administration before doing anything else. To start Portfolio Administration, start your browser, then enter the IP address of the server system, followed by :8091 ...
Upgrading
You can upgrade to the latest version of Portfolio if: Your current Portfolio system meets the system requirements for the latest version, especially the operating system (see System requirements); You are running Portfolio version 3.0 or later. ...
System requirements
The latest system requirements and other information is available at Portfolio System Requirements. These requirements are the minimum necessary to reasonably use Portfolio on a regular basis. A minimal Portfolio installation consists of a server ...
Portfolio system types
Portfolio is a client-server system that supports three types of computers: Server, Media Engine, and Clients. Server The server system runs the Portfolio application: a client-server system that lets you store your digital assets and information ...
Portfolio checklist
Use this checklist to help you make sure you are ready to install and configure Portfolio. License Administrator Be sure to have the Extensis account information (email address and password) for your Portfolio License Administrator. You need this ...
Configuration quick start
This section covers what you need to do to get your Portfolio system up and running. If you are upgrading an existing Portfolio system, see Upgrading. Installing Portfolio Confirm that the system you will use with Portfolio meets or exceeds the ...
Introduction to Digital Asset Management
asset ('as∙et) – noun: a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality. digital ('dij∙i∙dl) – adjective: relating to the use of computer technology. digital asset: a useful or valuable computer file. Digital assets are everywhere in the modern ...
Introduction to Portfolio Administration
There are two ways to use the Portfolio Administration application: to set up Portfolio for your organization, and to configure catalogs for specific users. The Portfolio Administrator is responsible for licensing and configuring all aspects of ...