This video discusses what to look for in a security camera system (part 1).
See part 2 here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3LA15gKHQY&fmt=18
Learn what the difference is between a centralized and decentralized video surveillance systems.
For detailed information please refer to the following articles:
Article 1. Decentralization: moving the DVR to the camera
www.theipacademy.com/files/MxInstaller_Monthly_July08.pdf
Article 2. The hidden cost of H.264
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March 6th, 2010 at 4:47 am
Hi jayndev
No …
Hi jayndev
No separate log is not required for configuring or managing cameras or the video/storage. MOBOTIX cameras can be configured using the free client software MxControlCenter individually or in large batches, remotely or locally. With this decentralized system you are not locked into a central server topology, you can record to - SAN, NAS, PC/Server, or at the camera (SD, USB, Ethernet). All of this can be done without the need for a central NVR with licensed video management s/ware.
March 6th, 2010 at 4:47 am
Hi Mr. Mobotix,
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Hi Mr. Mobotix,
How easy is it to manage 10 or more cameras if you need to change FPS, res. or motion parameters? I would venture to guess that you would need to seperately log into them individually to do this, that’s a nightmare for an end user? Wouldn’t it be better to have a central mgmt system and have it direct the streams to a centralized storage array? That way, video can be protected in a locked room, you can take advantage of industry standard storage, and globally manage the cams.