Milestone Basis+ 6.5 - Manual (Page 13)

Milestone XProtect Basis+ 6.5; Administrator’s Manual
Introduction
Product Overview
XProtect Basis+ is an essential single-server video system managing up to 25 cameras per server,
including flexible remote access tools. Designed with all the basic features required for small
implementations, it is an inexpensive entry-level product.
Several Targeted Components in One
XProtect Basis+ consists of a number of components, each targeted at specific tasks and user
types:
• The Administrator (see page 26): The main application used by surveillance system
administrators for configuring the XProtect Basis+ surveillance system server, upon
installation or whenever configuration adjustments are required, e.g. when adding new
cameras or users to the system.
• The Recording Server (see page 61): A vital part of the surveillance system; video
streams are only transferred to XProtect Basis+ while the recording server is running. The
recording server is automatically installed as a service (the Milestone Recording Server
service), which will run in the background on the XProtect Basis+ surveillance system
server. You are able to manage the service through the Recording Server Manager.
• The Image Server (see page 109): Handles access to the surveillance system for
remote users logging in with the Remote Client, or Smart Client (see page 140). The Image
Server itself does not require separate hardware; it runs as a service on the surveillance
system server. Surveillance system administrators handle Image Server configuration,
including remote users’ access rights, through the Image Server Administrator application.
• The Download Manager (see page 118): Lets surveillance system administrators
manage which XProtect Basis+-related features your organization’s users will be able to
access from a user-targeted welcome page on the surveillance system server.
• The Remote Client and Smart Client (see page 137): Choice of two types of remote
access clients, each providing users with intuitive remote access to the surveillance system.
The Remote Client and Smart Client let users view live video, play back recorded video,
activate outputs, print and export evidence, etc. The Remote Client is accessed straight
from the surveillance system server through an Internet Explorer browser. The extra
feature-rich Smart Client should always be downloaded and installed on remote users’ PCs.
Updates
Milestone Systems regularly release service updates for our products, offering improved
functionality and support for new devices.
If you are an XProtect Basis+ system administrator, it is recommended that you check the
Milestone Systems website www.milestonesys.com for updates at regular intervals in order to
make sure you are using the most recent version of XProtect Basis+.
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