Milestone Migrating from XProtect Enterprise to XProtect Advanced VMS - Manual (Page 7)

Migrating from XProtect® Enterprise
to XProtect® Advanced VMS
System Migration Guide
www.milestonesys.com 7 Product overview
5. Management failover server
6. SQL server
7. Failover recording server
8. Recording server(s)
9. XProtect Smart Client
10. IP video cameras
11. Video server
12. Analog cameras
13. PTZ IP camera
14. Camera network
15. Server network
Management server
What? Stores the surveillance system's configuration in a relational database, either on the
management server computer itself or on a separate SQL Server on the network. Also handles user
authentication, user rights, etc. To enhance system performance, several management servers can be
run as a Milestone Federated Architecture™.
Where? Runs as a service, and is typically installed on a dedicated server.
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What comes along with the management server? When you install the management server,
you also get the following integrated components as well (if you select a single server
management server installation):
The event server
o What? Stores and handles incoming alarms and map functionality, and receives analytic
and generic events from system servers (including any XProtect servers in a possible
federated hierarchy). This enables powerful monitoring and instant overview of alarms and
maps and possible technical problems within your systems. If your setup does not have an
event server installed, neither of the features mentioned under this bullet will work.
o Where? Usually installed on the same server as the management server and runs as a
service.
The log server
o What? Provides the necessary functionality for logging information from your system.
o Where? Usually installed on the same server as the management server and runs as a
service.
The service channel
o What? Enables automatic and transparent configuration communication between servers
and clients in your system.
o Where? Usually installed on the same server as the management server and runs as a
service.