VMS / VSaaS Course On-Demand Overview

Lots of manufacturer training exists but none really teach the underlying technologies and tradeoffs of current 2021 analytics. This IPVM course solves that problem.

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Class 1 VMS / VSaaS 101

We explain the fundamental features of VMS/VSaaSes, including common functionality, terms, and architecture. Additionally, we will introduce the critical pros and cons of comparing VMSes and VSaaSes.

Class 2 VMS / VSaaS Architecture

We explain the most common VMS / VSaaS architectures, and how they impact the core functionality, including management, recording, monitoring, and more. We also examine architecture's impact on cybersecurity, licensing, and hardware lock-in.

Class 3 VMS / VSaaS Recording 1

We explain the most common recording locations, common storage sizes, and the 2 most common methods for recording; Record in Place and Buffer and Record. We also explain the pros/cons and common reasons why event recording or continuous recording is used.

Class 4 VMS / VSaaS Recording 2

We examine advanced recording considerations during VMS / VSaaS design, including recording databases, file formats, retention laws, and storage capacity calculations. Additionally, we explain the pros and cons of redundant and backup recording, encryption, and video trickling.

Class 5 VMS / VSaaS Management 1

We cover the fundamental aspects of managing VMS / VSaaSes, including user permissions, camera and server connections, and server/client installation.

Class 6 VMS / VSaaS Management 2

We examine advanced VMS / VSaaS management functions including Federation, multi-server management, single sign-on, and others. We also compare the pros and cons of common VMS / VSaaS management interfaces, device firmware management, and event notifications.

Class 7 VMS / VSaaS Camera Integration

We explain the 4 most common methods for integrating cameras to VMS / VSaaSes, and the advantages and challenges of each method. We also explain the pros/cons of integrating cameras to an open system versus closed locked-in VSaaS.

Class 8 VMS / VSaaS Advanced Integrations

We examine the challenges, limitations, and issues when integrating 3rd party systems to VMS / VSaaS, including access control, point-of-sale, PSIMs, and more.

Class 9 VMS / VSaaS Investigation and Search

We explain the most common types of video search features in VMS / VSaaS, comparing pros / cons and best-use cases for each type, including time-based, motion, thumbnail, area-of-interest, and others.

Class 10 VMS / VSaaS Analytics Integration

We examine common analytics offered or supported in VMS / VSaaS, including a comparison of native analytics versus 3rd party integrations. We also examine advanced analytics metadata search including clothing color, facial recognition, gender, and others.

Class 11 VMS / VSaaS Live Monitoring

We explain the most common methods for viewing live video in VMS / VSaaSes, and the challenges or limitations generally found in client interfaces. Additionally, we will review advanced monitoring features including map-based monitoring and event monitoring.

Class 12 VMS / VSaaS Remote Monitoring / Mobile Apps

We examine challenges and limitations when remotely viewing video, including a comparison of the pros and cons of VMS and VSaaSes. Additionally, we will review common mobile app features and limitations and examine the use of video walls and event verification in remote security monitoring centers.