Access Control Management Software 101
In electronic access control, the management software acts as a brain, providing system rules and scheduling, as well as directing hardware behavior. This 101 report provides a basic overview. For more advanced coverage, see our Access Control Management Software Guide.
In this guide, IPVM examines:
- What management software does
- Common components in management software
- Selecting management software
- Examples of management software
- Integration APIs
- A 10 question quiz
This is part of our access 101 series including Access Control Architecture 101, Access Control Doors 101, Access Control Door Controllers 101, Access Control Readers 101, etc.
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