ACTi NVR 2.3 Enterprise V2.3.04.07 - Manual (Page 6)

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Overview
ACTi NVR Architecture
ACTi NVR is a windows-based program that provides full functionality IP-based network video
surveillance. It consists of several modules, such as: ACTi NVR Server, ACTi NVR Workstation,
ACTi Web Client and ACTi Utility Suite.
ACTi NVR Server
NVR Server includes several Win32 services. These programs start automatically when the
computer boots up and operate in the background, without requiring login by Administrator.
The server configurations are done by NVR Workstation or NVR Web Clients. The services
are:
Active Event Manager
Event Manager handles events and responses, and executes all rule-based reactions.
Active Schedule Service
Schedule service provides recording and scheduling management.
Active Service Manager
This program monitors the other software service modules. If the other services are down, it
will automatically restart them.
Active Streaming Service
Streaming engine handles connection to ACTi IP devices and provides video stream to
multiple clients.
Active Message Engine
Message engine maintains proper background communication between the various win32
services.