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Chapter 1. Getting Started
Overview
Vicon Access Control is a modern HTML5 web-based client/server access control system. The server
application is designed to be installed on stand-alone PC and may be accessed using one or more
clients via a web browser. The Vicon Access Control server software consists of:
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Vicon Access Control Web Server
: The Web Server's responsibility is to host the web application
and facilitate client access to managing your access control system.
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Vicon Access Control System Monitor
: The System Monitor allows you to view the status and
offers limited control over the web server and backup/restore utilities.
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Microsoft SQL Server Database:
The Vicon Access Control software is designed to back onto a
local or remote Microsoft SQL Database. You may opt to use the free (included) SQL Express 2012
or your own pre-installed instance of Microsoft SQL. Please note; we do not support non-Microsoft
SQL Databases and a minimum version of 2008 is recommended.
Server Prerequisites
The Vicon Access Control application server is designed to run on a modern PC running Microsoft
Windows 7 or newer. Windows 10 or Windows Server 2012 is recommended for optimal performance.
Note
It is possible to install the Vicon Access Control software on a shared PC, however where possible,
we do recommend a standalone installation for optimal performance and reliability. It is also
possible to install Vicon Access Control on a virtual machine, off-site, or in the cloud. For more
information regarding Panels communicating with the Panel through the internet, please see the
applicable chapter in our Tech Guide.
• Intel Core I5 proccessor or higher.
• 4GB RAM.
• 5GB Free Hard Drive Space (Additional space required for database).
• Windows 7/8/10 Professional 32-bit or 64-bit; Windows 2003, 2008 or 2012 Server.
Note
The computer specifications are the minimum standards for a basic system. When a system
includes a large number of clients (10+), controllers (50+), and/or users (2000+), additional server
power is strongly recommended.
Operating Systems Supported
Note
Please note this refers to operating systems able to run the server software. Clients are supported
regardless of OS version as long as HTML5 is supported. For more information on supported
client web browsers, please see the section called “Supported Browsers”
