Content Server Overview

This guide covers the installation and configuration options for SkillSoft's content and player components. The components include:

• SkillSoft Course Player
• SkillSoft Course Manager (SCM)
• SkillSoft Simulation Player
• SkillSoft Classic Player
• SkillSoft Passive Player
• SkillSoft Content
• SkillSoft e3 Player
• SkillPort Runtime Environment for SCORM support
• SkillBrief Repository
• Player Skins

User Prerequisites

These instructions assume a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems and web server administration.

High-level Steps for Installing and Configuring the Content Server

The following are the high-level steps for installing and configuring the Content Server:

1. Install the SkillSoft components.
2. Configure Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS).
3. Configure the SkillSoft Course Manager.

Related Content Server Documentation: Additional resources can be found online at http://documentation.skillsoft.com/content/docindex_cs.htm.