The NUUO Central Management System (NCS) is a powerful system which brings traditional central management systems out of the control room through Internet access. The network-based key operation system can manage unlimited combinations of analog and network cameras worldwide, via unlimited working stations in different locations. NCS is the universal solution for large scale projects.

Client/Server Architecture

The NCS System uses client/server architecture to manage unlimited recording systems. These send events to the NCS Alarm Server. After filtering the events, the NCS Alarm server sends alarm logs of pre-determined events to a SQL Server (SQL database) and NCS Client systems. The NCS Client system allows users in different locations to log in to the NCS Alarm server and, if they have the authority, to change the system configuration. The NCS Matrix system can be viewed as an extension of the NCS client used to populate the alarms to additional monitors. NCS Matrix system is controlled by NCS Client users.

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System Requirements

System Requirements

System Setup

There are three scenarios for NCS system setup. Depending on customers budget and the size of the project, customers can choose a suitable scenario. The system requirements for each scenario are detailed below.

Scenario A: Using one PC for all installed elements

Recommended hardware specification for Scenario A

Scenario B: Using three PCs with NCS Client and NCS Matrix on PC1, NCS Server and SQL Server on PC2, and NCS Matrix on PC3

Recommended hardware specification for Scenario B

System RequIrements

Scenario C: Using four PCs with NCS Client and NCS Matrix on PC1, NCS Server on PC2, SQL Server on PC3, and NCS Matrix on PC4

Recommended hardware specification for Scenario C

Multiple Monitor Configuration

For a PC running the NCS Client and NCS Matrix, it is suggested that three monitors are used: one to display the Map window and the System Configuration window, one to display the Alarm Overview window, and one to display the live video feed matrix. This enables efficient use of the system and saves hardware costs.

PCs using multiple monitors in this way should have a Intel P35/i975x motherboard which can support two display cards. Each display card should be the same model, to avoid hardware conflicts.

The NCS Installation CD contains the software you need to run the complete NCS system. If you are installing the system on multiple PCs as described earlier, install the appropriate software for each PC:

For the PC running SQL Server, install SQL Server 2005 Express.

For the central server PC, install NCS Server

For client PCs, install NCS Client

For PCs displaying video matrixes, install NCS Matrix.

The following sections describe installation of each element of the NCS system.

SQL Server 2005 Express

To install SQL Server 2005 Express:

1. Insert the NCS installation CD.

2. In the Welcome to NCS window, click SQL Server 2005 Express.

If you do not have Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 and Windows Installer 3.1 installed, a message will appear. Download and install the application from the link in the message or from the toolbox directory of installed CD.

3. In the End User License Agreement dialog box, read the terms, check I accept the licensing terms and conditions, and then click Next.

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4. In the Installing Prerequisites dialog box, click Install to continue update, and then click Next to continue installation.

5. In the Welcome to the Microsoft SQL Server Installation Wizard dialog box, click Next to install.

6. In the System Configuration Check dialog box, click Next.

7. In the Registration Information dialog box, enter your name and company, and then click Next.

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8. In the Feature Selection dialog box, select Database Services, and then click Next.

9. In the Authentication Mode dialog box, enable Mixed Mode option, and then enter and confirm a password.

10. In the Configuration Options dialog box, select Enable User Instances option, and then click Next.

11. In the Error and Usage Report Settings dialog box, you do not need to select any option. Click Next.

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12. In the Ready to install dialog box, click Install.

13. In the Setup Progress dialog box, wait for installation finish, and then click Next.

14. In the Completing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Setup dialog box, click Finish

NCS Server

To install NCS Alarm Server:

1. Insert the NCS installation CD.

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2. In the Welcome to NCS window, click NCS Server.

3. In the InstallShield Wizard dialog box, click Next to continue.

4. In the License Agreement window, read the terms, select I accept the terms of the license agreement, and then click Next.

5. In the Customer Information window, enter your name and company, and then click Next.

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6. In the Setup Type window, select Complete, and then click Next.

7. In the InstallShield Wizard window, click Next.

8. Please click Yes to install SQL Native Client program.

9. In the InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box, click Finish.

NCS Client

To install NCS Client (include Matrix):

1. Insert the NCS installation CD.

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2. In the Welcome to NCS window, click NCS Client.

3. Complete installation as described in steps 3-7 of the To install NCS Alarm Server section on page 11.

4. In the InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box, click Finish.

NCS Matrix

To install NCS Matrix:

1. Insert the NCS installation CD.

2. In the Welcome to NCS window, click NCS Matrix.

3. Complete installation as described in steps 3-4 of the To install NCS Client section on page 13.