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Milestone XProtect ® Go 2014 Administrator's Manual
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System overview
System overview
Important: XProtect Go is a free version of XProtect Enterprise. XProtect Go can handle up to 8
hardware devices only. The following documentation reflects the contents of a full and licensed version
of XProtect Enterprise. While much of that functionality is available in XProtect Go too, some
functionality described in this documentation is not available in your system. Too see what functionality
you cannot use in XProtect Go, see the list of functionality not included in XProtect Go. (see
"Differences in XProtect Go" on page 14)
If you use XProtect Enterprise, your system consists of a number of components, each targeted at
specific tasks and user types:
Name Description
Management Application
The main application for configuring the surveillance system server,
for example when you add new cameras, set up users or change
configuration on the system.
Recording Server service
A vital part of the surveillance system. The Recording Server
service runs to ensure that devices transfer video streams to your
system. The Recording Server service installs automatically and
runs in the background on the surveillance system server. You
manage the service through the Management Application.
Event Server service
Handles configuration of alarms and maps from all servers within
the surveillance system installations, including Master/slave setups,
throughout your organization. This enables monitoring and instant
overview of alarms and possible technical problems within your
systems. The event server is automatically installed on the
surveillance system server where it runs in the background.
Microsoft ® SQL Server
Express Database
The surveillance system's alarm data is stored in a SQL Server
Express database. The SQL database is a lightweight, yet powerful,
version of a full SQL server which is automatically installed on, and
runs in the background of, your surveillance system server.
Image Server service
Handles access to the surveillance system for users logging in with
clients. The Image Server service is automatically installed and runs
in the background on the surveillance system server. You can
manage the service through the Management Application.
XProtect ® Download Manager
Manages the system-related features your organization's users can
access from a targeted welcome page on the surveillance system
server.