Bosch VIDOS User manual

VIDOS Server
Installation and Operating Manual

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Release: September 2006 (Software version 1.10)
© Copyright 2006 Bosch Security Systems
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This document has been compiled with great care and the information it
contains has been thoroughly verified. The text was complete and correct at the
time of printing. The ongoing development of the products may mean that the
content of the document can change without notice. Bosch Security Systems
accepts no liability for damage resulting directly or indirectly from faults,
incompleteness or discrepancies between the document and the product
described.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 3
About this manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
VIDOS Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2 Installation and Starting 5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Starting the program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 3 Setting up the Server 9
The server system concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Configuration using the Configuration Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 4 User Administration 13
Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chapter 5 Server Administration 19
Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
User administration server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Backup server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 6 Logging 23
Chapter 7 Device Administration 25
Device assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Privileges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter 8 Information on Working on the Client 29
Local access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter 9 Contacts and Service (Address) 31
Contact address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Index 33

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Bosch Security Systems | 2006-09 | V2.0 Introduction
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Introduction 1
About this manual
This manual is intended for persons who will configure a VIDOS client/server
system. The manual describes how to set up the VIDOS Server program
component.
This document assumes that you are familiar with the VIDOS system and with
the VIDOS and Configuration Manager programs.
Conventions in this manual
The following symbols and notations highlight important situations and
information:
Warning!
Security instructions where non-compliance can result in loss of data are
marked with this symbol.
Note
This symbol indicates special features and provides tips and information
for easier, more convenient use of the software.
Terms that you can find in the program, e.g. menu options or commands, are
written in bold.
References to other documents or other points in this document are written in
SMALL CAPITALS.
If you have any questions about the programs from the VIDOS Pro Suite, you
can find further information on the Internet at:
www.vidos.net
There, you will also find information about new releases or manual versions. You
can also submit your suggestions and comments relating to this document so
that these can be taken into account for future editions.

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VIDOS Server
VIDOS Server is responsible for the central administration of users and devices
in a VIDOS system. A central logging database can be created on the server.
The program can be installed on additional PCs, where it acts as a backup
server.
In a VIDOS system that is set up with one or more servers, the intention is that
users and devices will no longer be managed locally on VIDOS client PCs.
System requirements for operation of VIDOS Server:
Additional documentation
VIDOS Server is part of the VIDOS Pro Suite software package. Depending on
the configuration of your system, the following documentation may also be
useful:
Operating system: Windows XP Professional/Windows 2003 Server
CPU: Minimum Pentium IV, 2.0 GHz
RAM: Minimum 256 MB
Graphics card: VGA or SVGA compatible
Network adapter: 100 MBit
Software: DirectX 9.0c
Hard disk space:
(for installation)
75 MB
Configuration Manager This configuration program is part of every
VIDOS Server installation.
VIDOS
VIDOS Lite Viewer
VIDOS Archive Player
& Exporter
VIDOS Monitor Wall
You will need to purchase licenses for these
components of the VIDOS Pro Suite
according to your requirements. Each
program is explained in a separate
document.
Camera documentation You obtain separate documentation for
each camera from the manufacturer.
VideoJet, VIP, etc.
NVR
You obtain documentation for each device
from Bosch. This explains the typical device
settings.

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Installation
VIDOS Server is installed as a component of the VIDOS Pro Suite software
package. The program CD comes complete with installation instructions (QUICK
INSTALLATION GUIDE).
VIDOS Server is typically installed on a PC on which no other VIDOS programs
(except Configuration Manager) are installed.
VIDOS Server requires the operating system Windows XP Professional or
Windows 2003 Server.
VIDOS Server can be installed on additional PCs if required. These then act as
a backup server. A backup server provides the user and device configuration in
the system if the main server breaks down or the connection fails.
VIDOS Server is set up using Configuration Manager.
In order to be able to connect a VIDOS client PC to the server, the IP address
of the server PC is entered in VIDOS (Global settings, for details refer to the
documentation for VIDOS).

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Starting the program
VIDOS Server is a service that is automatically started along with the computer's
operating system.
If the service is not started automatically, proceed as follows:
1. Right-click on the My Computer icon on the PC's desktop. Select Manage
from the popup menu.
You will see the Computer Management window.
2. Click on Services and Applications to expand the entry.
3. Click on Services.
All services will be listed on the right-hand side of the window.
Note
Alternatively: Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services
4. Find the entry for Vidos Server.
Note
If the Vidos Server service is not listed, VIDOS Server is not installed.
5. Right click on the Vidos Server entry and select Start or Restart.
To view the properties of a service, right click on it and select Properties from
the popup menu. Alternatively, you can set whether the service is
automatically or manually started and deactivated.