Chap.7 Video Management
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Video Management
Apart from network cameras, a successful IP surveillance system must include powerful central management
software to achieve reliability, flexibility, scalability and high efficiency. Video management software provides basic
monitoring, recording and management function as well as advanced functions such as intelligent surveillance and
integration with other systems.
7.1 Video Management Platforms
There are two types of video management platforms: PC- and NVR-based.
7.1.1 PC-based
A PC-based platform is implemented by installing video management software on a PC or server, a standard
hardware component. Before the installation, users have to figure out the system requirements such as CPU
capability and operating system so as to achieve the expected performance. Since it is easier for users to operate,
upgrade, integrate, most large organizations, institutes, or enterprises build up their surveillance systems by
adopting PC-based platforms, integrated with IT or MIS management. As a result, many advantages such as
scalability, integration, and flexibility are all included.
VIVOTEK provides application software together with the package to help users set up an IP surveillance system
with ease. From the application software, Installation Wizard 2 and PC-based central management software
ST7501 are included.
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Speaker
Network Attached
Storage
Microphone
Siren
PIR
PC
Administrator
Internet
Viewer
Remote Access
Alarm
Figure 7.1 PC-based video management platform
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