Milestone Fundamentals of IP Surveillance Systems

Milestone Fundamentals of IP Surveillance Systems helps build foundational knowledge and skills with digital video management software (VMS).

BEGINNER

60m

Installing and Configuring XProtect Smart Client

XProtect Smart Client is a desktop application designed to help you manage and view video from the cameras that are connected to your XProtect VMS system. In this course you will download, install, and set up views and other items in Smart Client.

After completing this course, system integrators and end customer stakeholders will be able to:

  • Download and install XProtect Smart Client.
  • Set up views and other items in XProtect Smart Client.

BEGINNER

30m

Viewing live video in XProtect Smart Client

XProtect Smart Client allows you to monitor events by viewing and adjusting live video. In this course you view and adjust live video in the XProtect Smart Client.

After completing this course, operators will be able to:

  • Navigate through the XProtect Smart Client.
  • Monitor events by viewing and adjusting live video.

BEGINNER

20m

Searching and Exporting Video in XProtect Smart Client

Find evidence of an incident and export it. Users of XProtect Smart Client need to efficiently complete these tasks. In this course, you locate, and export video evidence needed for an investigation.

After completing this course, investigators will be able to:

  • Investigate incidents by searching through and playing back video.
  • Export evidence via video and still images.

BEGINNER

30m

Getting Started with XProtect VMS

In this course you install and configure a single-site, low-complexity XProtect Professional+ VMS solution.

After completing this course, system integrators will be able to:

  • Identify Milestone Support resources.
  • Prepare a system for XProtect.
  • Find and download XProtect.
  • Install and configure basic XProtect features.
  • Explore the XProtect® Management Client and set options.

BEGINNER

40m

Adding Cameras and Device Groups in XProtect VMS Products

Adding cameras and devices to the XProtect VMS is a fundamental task in the Management Client. This eLearning course covers the basics of how to prepare and connect your cameras to the system, and how you can organize and structure your cameras and devices with device groups.

BEGINNER

20m

Configuring Storage and Archiving for XProtect VMS

Milestone XProtect VMS offers flexible storage options enable you to choose the most cost-effective, secure, and reliable storage and archive solutions for your customers' business. This course covers the architecture and configuration of storage in XProtect.

BEGINNER

20m

Getting Started with Rules in XProtect VMS

The rules engine in XProtect VMS allows you to automate and tailor the surveillance system to match specific needs and conditions. By implementing rules, you can increase operational efficiency and automate standard security tasks at the same time. Furthermore, you can reduce the number of manual activities around the system. This course covers concepts and tasks to help you benefit from the rules engine in XProtect Express+, XProtect Professional+, XProtect Expert, and XProtect Corporate.

INTERMEDIATE

50m

Troubleshooting Network Connectivity in XProtect VMS Solutions

The Command Prompt, Windows Task Manager, and XProtect server status logs are used to troubleshoot login and connectivity issues. In this course, you troubleshoot connectivity issues in an XProtect VMS installation, using basic troubleshooting tools.

After completing this course, system integrators and administrators will be able to:

  • Diagnose and resolve a user login issue.
  • Diagnose and resolve a Recording Server connectivity issue.
  • Diagnose and resolve a device connectivity issue.

BEGINNER

45m