Troubleshooting Management Software Issues for Network Cameras

A complete IP video solution not only covers network cameras at the edge but also should account for software management at the back end. Alf Chang, a&s consultant and a former installer, examines how video management software affects operation.

Network video combines hardware and software. From the front-end cameras that capture images sent through the transmission devices and finally are saved to the back-end storage, a complete IP solution requires management software. Integrated platform management software, also referred to as central management software or video management software (VMS), deals with configuration, operations and maintenance. During a recent a&s test of 19 network cameras, integration with...