Knowledge Leap: From Analog to IP Video Systems

Many security professionals are still working on a plan to migrate from legacy analog video security systems to IP video surveillance systems.

Shaun Meehan and Steve Pennington discuss key considerations when planning to migrate from analog video security systems to IP video surveillance systems. 

• Software & Operating Systems
• System Topology

• Camera Firmware
• Storage System Firmware
• Network Infrastructure
• Initial & Ongoing Computer Purchases, Replacements, and Updates
• Video Management System Licensing & Software Maintenance Agreements (SMA)
• Hardware & Software Compatibility
• System Stakeholders Including Security, Facilities, and IT
• Integration Partner with Appropriate Skill Set
• Cyber Security of Cameras, Computers, Software, & Storage

Conducting a thorough site survey for your project is critical. Asking questions about the details starts here.

This Site Survey guide will get you started. Inside you'll find questions about the overall expectations of the video surveillance system, camera types, mounting methods, cable infrastructure, IT network considerations, command center console logistics, and much more.

After you have completed the Site Survey, email your findings to support@midches.com and we'll get started on your project design and parts list immediately. 

Use this Site Survey guide as the first step in your solution design:

The guide above is Step 6 of a 10-Step process: Check out the other steps here.

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