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3-DRC INSIGHT - DRC Portal Configuration for COS

Purpose: Complete registration and configure Content Management and Content Hosting correctly.


Step 1 - Complete COS Registration

Open the setup URL generated during installation and complete the COS registration in the DRC portal.

Important:
If registration is not completed, relay and contenthosting may fail and devices may not be able to connect.

Step 2 - Content Management

  • Enable Content Management → ON
  • Select required testing programs
  • Select required accommodations
  • Click Update Configuration

DRC states that Content Management is used to choose the testing content and accommodations hosted by the COS Service Device. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}


Step 3 - Content Hosting

  • Enable Content Hosting → ON
  • Load Balancer → OFF for a single COS server
  • Shared Content Location → OFF for a single COS server
Do Not Use Shared Content for a Single Server:
Shared content is only appropriate in multi-server designs with a real shared storage architecture.

Step 4 - Proxy Settings

  • Use Proxy Host or Restricted Proxy → OFF unless explicitly required

For a normal single COS Service Device deployment, avoid unnecessary proxy layers unless your network design specifically requires them.


Step 5 - Add Testing Programs and Sites

Use the Locations section to add the relevant testing programs and school or district site assignments to the COS Configuration. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}


Step 6 - Save and Validate

  • Click Update Configuration
  • Wait for the configuration to turn green before testing

DRC advises verifying that the configuration is green before students start testing each day. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}


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