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.
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
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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