Milestone XProtect Advanced VMS 2014 - Manual (Page 17)

Milestone XProtect ® Advanced
VMS 2014
Administrator's Manual
www.milestonesys.com 17 System overview
pre-load the configuration and start up completely - except for the last step of connecting to the
cameras.
Event server
The event server handles various tasks related to events, alarms, maps and 3rd party integrations via
the MIP SDK.
Events:
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All system events are consolidated in the event server so there are one place and interface for
partners to make integrations that utilize system events.
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Furthermore, the event server offers 3rd party access to sending events to the system via the
Generic events or Analytics events interface.
Alarms:
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The event server hosts the alarm feature, alarm logic, alarm state as well as handling the
alarm database. The alarm database is stored in the same SQL server the management
server uses.
Maps:
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The event server also hosts the maps that are configured and used in the Smart Client.
MIP SDK:
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Finally 3rd party developed plug-ins can be installed on the event server and utilize access to
system events.
Log server
The log server is responsible for storing all log messages for the entire system. The log server uses
the same SQL server as the management server and is typically installed on the same server as the
management server, but can be installed on a separate server if needed to increase performance of
the management and log servers.
SQL server
The management server, event server and log server uses an SQL server to store, for example, the
configuration, alarms, events and log messaged.
The system installer includes Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Express that can be used freely for
systems up to 300 cameras.
For larger systems over 300 cameras it is recommended to use the SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard or
Enterprise edition on a dedicated server as these editions can handle larger databases and offer
backup functionality.