1. Data Center

The Data Center is the central component of the Enterprise VMS Platform, is the heart of the enterprise. Every Enterprise VMS deployment will need at least one primary Data Center running. Both client applications (Client Station & Center Monitor Station) connect to the Data Center for authentication and get configuration data. User logs and alarm logs are also stored in the Data Center.

2. Centralized Management System (CMS) Functions

The CMS application is designed to accomplish the main functions of control and configuration within the Taichen Enterprise VMS platform. Adding video devices, controlling the video wall and configuring users are all part of the CMS module. The Device Status can be used as an audit tool, the Events Log can be used to review all actions performed in the software and the Global User Manager can be linked to Active Directory.

If real-time alerts are not needed you can even use the CMS for live view and playback. Many of the extra features can be hidden from view, thus providing a simplified GUI for users. The users will only see the Live View and Playback tabs, offering them fewer interface buttons and a lightweight application for them to get their work done easier.

3. Friendly Management

Private DDNS: With internal DNS you can use a domain name instead of an IP address to connect to a server. This allows you to configure a server with a dynamic IP and connect to it regardless where it is connected to the network.

Multipath Alert Flow: In contrast with the traditional linear configuration methodology, the Taichen VMS provides a virtual toolbox to mix-n-match different types of alerts to various behaviors and reactions within the platform.

Video & Data Proxies: When bandwidth and video stream transport paths are critical to your deployment you can use the video & data proxies to control the flow of data, such as taking a single video stream from an edge device and re-transmitting it to multiple destinations.

Custom Snapshot Form Data: Now that you have the video snapshot, you need a form to put it in context. With the Snapshot Form, you can add critical data to prevent accidental misinterpretations of the images.

Operator Accountability: Everything a user does in the Taichen CMS gets logged. Was an operator really watching that channel? Now a supervisor can review the log events and see the actions they performed.

4. Dynamic Device Status

Storage Subsystem Graphs: View the number of HDDs, individual HDD available space and data consumption. Use this data to estimate if you have enough storage to meet the video retention time. If you are 30 days in and you are using half your available storage, you'll know well ahead of time that you are not going to retain video for 90 days and can supply additional storage before your time is up.

Fine Sorting Functions: Sort by server type, location & current status: such as normal, error, warning and offline.

Status Board Super Display: With both a standard tile view and icon super view, you can quickly see the real-time status of all the video devices in your deployment. If anything is not green (such as a network connectivity issue, or alarm sensor alert), you'll instantly notice and be able to proactively respond to the situation.

5. Advanced Control

Matrix Control: Save/Load/Schedule matrix schemes on demand for real-time control of public view and control center monitors.

Remote Configuration: Once a server has been added to the Data Center you can configure everything via the CMS module. There's no need to return to the physical server for any post-installation changes.

Global User Manager: Use the fully featured Global User Manager as a standalone permission manager or link it to your Active Directory server for integrated corporate authentication.