Exacq exacqVision Pro User Manual - Manual (Page 11)

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exacqVision Software Overview
Client/Server Architecture
exacqVision software is based on a client/server architecture in which every computer is a client, server, or client/server
combination. These configurations are defined as follows:
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A client computer provides access to a remote service on another computer over a TCP/IP network. The
exacqVision Client software is a thick client, and the web browser is a thin client.
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A server computer provides services to client computers over the TCP/IP network. An exacqVision server
receives and stores video from cameras; provides audio, video, and data as requested by thick clients; and hosts
a web server (if enabled) for thin clients. The exacqVision Server software does not have a graphical user
interface; only the client software allows interaction. A server can serve multiple simultaneous client
connections, within hardware limitations.
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A client/server combination simultaneously operates client and server software. A loopback TCP/IP address of
“localhost” (127.0.0.1) allows the client software to communicate with the server software on the same
computer. exacqVision servers are configured at the factory as a client/server combination to provide a
convenient initial configuration experience.