FAQs

How do I buy CompleteView?
CompleteView is sold through Certified Resellers. Each reseller has valuable experience in designing, installing and supporting complex video surveillance and associated security applications and is trained by Salient on the technical aspects of CompleteView. Find a reseller in your area or industry.
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Does CompleteView support both analog and IP cameras?
Yes. Our analog camera support includes cameras connected directly to the server as well as via network encoding devices. Analog and IP cameras are presented in a seamless manner so that the customer is unaware of the technology behind the camera.
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What is the CompleteView software architecture?
CompleteView has been developed as a distributed, client/server software architecture. The core functionality is implemented as a Windows system service. The CompleteView software suite includes client applications that allow users to interact with cameras and video events. Administration client applications include the Admin Console, an application that enables true single-seat administration of the video surveillance enterprise. The administration tools allow for the remote monitoring of the overall health of individual servers and provide full administration capabilities including system configuration and software updates.
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What hardware does CompleteView run on?
CompleteView software will run on any standard Windows-based PC (2000, XP, 2003). The number of direct-connected analog cameras that can be supported is dependent upon the PC hardware being utilized.
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Is CompleteView easy to manage?
Yes. CompleteView was designed to support "single-seat administration". This allows an administrator to monitor server status, configure servers, and update server software - all from a single location.
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How is the client software licensed?
CompleteView client applications ship with an unlimited-use license.
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How is the server software licensed?
Each server PC on which the server software is installed requires a license.
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How are cameras licensed?
IP Cameras - IP cameras are individually licensed, up to a total of sixty-four channels per server, depending on the server software. These licenses are not tied to particular cameras or encoders, but merely determine how many IP cameras a particular server is allowed to connect to. This greatly simplifies camera management as it completely eliminates the need to contact the manufacturer for a new license in the event of a broken or upgraded camera. Camera licenses can also be moved to different servers without the need to contact Salient or incurring additional cost.
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Analog Cameras - Analog cameras are licensed in units of four channels, up to a total of sixteen channels per server. Each analog camera license includes the video capture hardware required to directly-connect the analog cameras to the server without requiring the use of a network video encoder.
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Do I need additional third party software to use CompleteView?
No. CompleteView is a self contained, full-featured video management system which does not require additional third party software to run. With our royalty free, open standards based API (Application Programming Interface) we welcome partnerships with other companies with capabilities for access control, situation management, command centers, video analytics, and others.
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Where can I install CompleteView?
A CompleteView VMS (Video Management System) can be installed in any location, within a specific site or multiple sites. This allows flexibility in the design of the video surveillance infrastructure, from centralized to distributed to anywhere in between. Servers can be easily integrated into an existing network for ease of management within current IT infrastructures.
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How many cameras are supported on one CompleteView VMS?
Each PC server on which the CompleteView VMS is installed can support up to sixty-four cameras, either analog or IP, with a maximum of sixteen analog cameras.
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Can Salient provide on-site support to help me with my installation?
Salient's Certified Resellers are well-equipped to provide service and on-site support for your installation. In the event that special issues arise, Salient's support department is available to assist you. For more information please contact .
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