Management Application

The Management Application is the main application in which you add cameras, set up users and configure your system.

You do not use the Management Application to view live, playback or archived video. Instead, you use one of the viewing clients.

XProtect® Smart Client

XProtect Smart Client is a client for the daily operations of security installations. Its streamlined interface makes it easy to monitor installations of all sizes, manage security incidents and access and export live and recorded video.

You must install XProtect Smart Client on any computer that should be able to connect to your system and view video.

Milestone recommends that you always use the latest version of XProtect Smart Client to best use new features and functions included in your surveillance system.

XProtect Mobile

A free application designed by Milestone that allows you to view video from your system from almost anywhere on your smartphone or tablet.

You must install XProtect Mobile on all devices that should be able to connect to your system and view video.

You can also control outputs, such as opening and closing doors and switching lights on or off, allowing you to gain control and dynamically respond to incidents in the system.

XProtect® Web Client

A simplified web-based client application for XProtect surveillance systems for viewing, playing back and sharing video from most operating systems and web browsers.

You do not need to install any software to access XProtect Web Client. To access your system through XProtect Web Client, you must know the address of the surveillance system's server.

Recording Server service

The Recording Server service runs to ensure that devices transfer video streams to your system. The Recording Server service is installed automatically and runs in the background on the surveillance system server.

You manage the service through the Management Application.

Event Server service

Handles configuration of alarms and maps from all servers within the surveillance system installations, including Master/slave setups, throughout your organization.

The Event Server service enables monitoring and instant overview of alarms and possible technical problems within your systems.

The event server is automatically installed on the surveillance system server and runs in the background.

Microsoft^® SQL Server Express Database

The surveillance system's alarm data is stored in a SQL Server Express database.

The SQL database is a lightweight, yet powerful, version of a full SQL server which is automatically installed on, and runs in the background of, your surveillance system server.

Image Server service

Handles access to the surveillance system for users logging in with clients.

The Image Server service is automatically installed and runs in the background on the surveillance system server. You can manage the service through the Management Application.

Download Manager

Manages the system-related features your organization's users can access from a targeted welcome page on the surveillance system server.