Overview, Acti nvr server-client architecture – ACTi NVR 3 Corporate User Manual
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NVR
3 Corporate User’s Manual
Overview
ACTi NVR 3 Corporate (hereafter referred to as
NVR 3
) is a Windows-based software that
provides distributed network video surveillance solution with full functionality. This software
supports centralized management, scheduled recording, real-time monitoring and recording of
up to
100
ACTi video streaming devices from local or remote network, with rule-based services
to trigger multiple schedules and events.
ACTi NVR Server-Client Architecture
NVR 3
is a typical web-based server/client system. In a video surveillance system architecture,
the
Server
serves as a video management service provider, aimed to run 24/7 offering
non-stop services for clients. A
Client
makes requests of monitoring video streams or playback
recordings to
Server
, which can reside on the same computer with server program (as from
local) or on another computer (as from remote).
Server
starts automatically as soon as the
Server computer
(where it is installed) boots up, and operates in the background without
requiring login by administrator. It would provide services over the TCP/IP network to multiple
Clients
upon request through HTTP Protocol.
There are two types of
Clients
in NVR 3 system:
Web Client
and
Workstation Client
. A user,
connecting from whether web browser or workstation, will enjoy the same user interface and
NVR functions.
Workstation Client:
the client application that can make accessing NVR server free from
counting on browser. The workstation contains a set of programs that provide interface
between users and the NVR server.
Web Client:
the web version of interface to access NVR server without need of installing
any client program to become a client. Logging in the NVR server is as simple as visiting a
website through IE browser.
Mobile Client: the mobile client app that enables the mobile devices (iOS and Android) to
remotely access
NVR server
.