Software Installation
This section describes how to install software from the Digital Sentry Server/VAU and Digital Sentry Client CDs.
DIGITAL SENTRY SERVER/VAU SOFTWARE
NOTE: The Server/VAU software is preinstalled on all servers and VAUs.
To install Digital Sentry Server/VAU software complete the following steps:
1.Insert the Digital Sentry Server/VAU CD into the
2.Run SETUP.EXE from the CD.
3.When you are asked if the “dsserviceuser” account has been created, click Yes.
4.When the Welcome screen appears, click Next.
5.If you accept the user agreement, click Yes.
6.Select the type of component on which you are installing the software and click Next.
7.If you have changed the dsserviceuser password, enter and verify the password, and then click OK to begin the file installation.
8.If you have a license for IP cameras, click Yes and enter the license key generated for the component’s product ID. Otherwise, click No.
9.If prompted, enter the name or IP address of the server to which the system is connected.
10.When you are asked to restart the computer, click Finish.
DIGITAL SENTRY CLIENT/ADMIN SOFTWARE
To install the Digital Sentry client software:
1.Insert the CD and follow the
2.When prompted, choose from the following installations:
•Digital Sentry Admin Program. The DSAdmin software allows you to configure the DS system.
•Digital Sentry Client Program. The client software allows you to monitor live video and search for recorded video.
You can select either option, or you can select both for a simultaneous installation.
NOTES:
•It is recommended that you do not run the Digital Sentry client software as a regular monitoring utility on a VAU, server, or combination component. You should reserve a dedicated client computer for this purpose.
•It is recommended that you do not activate any system lock or screensaver features on a Digital Sentry client computer. These features can interfere with certain Digital Sentry processes.
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