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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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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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.

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License
After installation, the program initially runs as a demo version for a period of 30
days.
To activate a function that requires a license, you must generate activation keys.
This can be done online at www.vidos.net. To do this, you will require:
– The serial number of your VIDOS Server
– The installation codes, which are displayed in the License Viewer after
installing VIDOS Server (see below for details)
– The authentication code, which you will receive from your sales partner after
purchasing the required licenses
Alternatively, you can ask your sales partner to generate the activation keys. To
do this, give them the installation codes and the serial number and inform them
which license you require.
As for all programs in the VIDOS Pro Suite, the licenses for VIDOS Server are
managed using the License Viewer.
There are various ways to open the License Viewer:
– On the server PC, click on Start > All Programs.
Under VIDOS you will find the option VIDOS Server License Management.
– In Configuration Manager on the server PC, click on Help > About….
Then select the License tab and click on License Viewer.
The License Viewer window displays the Installation Codes.
Note
If you require further information, click on Help in the License Viewer
window.
You need a corresponding license for each PC on which you will be using the
program. VIDOS Activation codes are linked to the respective computer
hardware and cannot be used on other PCs.

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A VIDOS Server is set up using the Configuration Manager. By default, this
program is installed along with VIDOS Server. A corresponding icon can be
found on your desktop or in the Start menu in the VIDOS program group.
The server system concept
In a VIDOS system, the server is responsible for the administration of:
– Users and their authorizations
–Devices
Administration of these resources cannot be accessed from a VIDOS client.
Additional servers can be set up in a system.
Server
Backup server
Server
Server
VIDOS client
Video sender
User administration
server
Video sender

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A VIDOS client that is integrated into a server system no longer provides local
user administration. The license for such a client differs from the license for a
stand-alone VIDOS PC that is operated without server support.
Upgrades
To expand existing VIDOS systems with a server to become a client/server
application, it is not necessary to set up client licenses for the VIDOS
workstations. Each licensed VIDOS workstation automatically has access to a
server and can operate as a client. This enables simple and fast migration.
Users in the server system
Users are created on the server using Configuration Manager. Only users that
have been set up on the server can log in on the VIDOS client. The only
exception to this is the user admin, who always has local access to the VIDOS
client.
Devices in the server system
Authorizations for each device and each camera are specified separately for
individual user groups on the server. In the system, users can only see the
devices for which they have been assigned the corresponding authorization.
Server connection information
To edit the configuration of the server, you must use the Configuration Manager
to connect to the VIDOS Server (File > Connect to server…). You are then
prompted to enter your user name and password.
This connection is maintained until you either close the Configuration Manager
or disconnect (File > Disconnect from server).
You do not need to use the Configuration Manager installed on the server PC.
You can use a Configuration Manager on any other PC, as long as a connection
to the server PC can be established via the network.
The connection between a client and the server is established using the
Configuration Manager on the client PC. This connection is maintained if the
Configuration Manager is closed on the server PC.

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Configuration using the Configuration Manager
1. Start the Configuration Manager on any computer in the VIDOS system.
To do this, click on the icon on the desktop:
2. Select File > Connect to server….
You will see the Connect to server dialog box:
3. Select the IP address of the server.
4. The first time you start, log in with the following user data:
User: srvadmin
Password: vidos
Note
Change the password immediately to prevent unauthorized access to the
server! See below for details.
5. On the left-hand side of the Configuration Manager screen, select the
System tab.
6. In the tree structure, click on Applications > VIDOS Server.
In the right-hand window, you can access three tabs, which you can use to
make all the settings for the connected VIDOS Server.
7. Select the desired tab.
8. After editing a tab, click on Set to save the changes in the system.

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In the Configuration Manager open the Access tab, as described on page 11.
This is where you create user groups and users for the entire VIDOS system:
Groups
Every VIDOS user belongs to a user group. Authorizations are assigned to a
user group. If you change the authorizations for a group, this changes the
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You can set up a maximum of 32 groups containing any number of users.
1. Under Groups, click on Add.
You will see the Group dialog box:
2. Give the user group a name.
3. Select the Priority that you want the group members to have in the system.
The higher the inserted number the higher is the priority.
Note
Users with a higher priority have the right to take over control of a camera
from users with lower priority. Incorporating users into a hierarchy of this
kind prevents two people from being able to simultaneously control a
camera.

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4. Assign the desired authorizations to the group. To assign an authorization,
click in the box in front of the corresponding entry. A check indicates the
actions that the user is permitted to perform.
Select one, several or none of the following authorizations:
If you do not select any authorizations, users belonging to this group can only
view the predetermined connections. These users only have access to a
limited popup menu from the monitor window (e.g. Snapshot, Zoom).
5. Click on OK.
A new user group is created.
6. Click on Set to save the changes in the system.
Note
To edit the authorizations, priority or name of a user group, select the
corresponding group and then click on Edit.
Authorization Explanation
Use VIDOS
permissions
If a user group with an identical name has already been
created locally on the VIDOS client, this user group
retains the authorizations that have been assigned
locally under VIDOS. User groups that are not created
locally are assigned the authorizations created here.
Close application Permitted to exit VIDOS.
Close full screen Permitted to close a full screen view.
This gives the user – possibly limited – access to VIDOS.
Configuration Has access to the Configuration window.
This authorization allows editing of site maps, work
areas and salvos.
The Configuration window still provides access to the
local user administration. It is where the initial work area
is specified. Work areas and site maps are not saved by
the server.
Connection menu Has access to the full popup menu for the monitor
window. Is authorized to connect cameras and salvos to
monitor windows using the popup menu or to break
connections.
However, it is not possible to make connections using
Drag&Drop.
Modify preset Permitted to edit presets.
Recording menu Has access to the Recording menu.

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Users
Once you have created user groups, create users.
1. Under Users, click on Add.
You will see the User dialog box:
2. Enter a name for the user.
3. Enter the password and confirm it.
Note
During authentication, the user must be aware that the user name and
password are case sensitive.
4. Select a user group.
5. Click on OK.
The dialog box is closed. The user is created.
6. Click on Set to save the changes in the system.
Note
To change a user's password or group membership, select the
corresponding user and then click on Edit.