Pre-installation Checklist

Introduction

This document outlines key considerations and preparatory steps to ensure a smooth and successful installation process. By reviewing and completing this checklist before beginning the installation of VMS software, you can help minimize potential issues and optimize system performance.

Overview

Internet Connection: An internet connection is not required for the software installation.

Administrator Privileges: Ensure that you possess administrator privileges to make system changes.

Browser Compatibility: VMS operates optimally in Google Chrome. For the best performance and user experience, we recommend using Google Chrome browser only.

Operating System Compatibility: Ensure that the Windows operating system on the servers is installed with Windows Desktop Experience and corresponds to one of the supported versions:

• Windows 10 PRO
• Windows 11 PRO
• Windows Server 2019 Standard
• Windows Server 2019 Datacenter
• Windows Server 2022 Standard
• Windows Server 2022 Datacenter

Database Setup: If you prefer to use an external DB, install and configure PostgreSQL (version 9.5 or later) before proceeding with the VMS installation to establish a connection to the server. Refer to the Database Configuration Guidelines for instructions on preparing an external PostgreSQL instance for integration with VMS.

Camera Compatibility: It is necessary to use cameras that support the ONVIF protocol or one of the recommended drivers:

• Axis
• Basic
• Bosch
• Dahua
• Hanwha
• Hikvision
• ONVIF
• RTSP
• Vivotek
• Uniview
• (Milesight, and Panasonic IPro are under development)