Windows Site and Network Topology
Make sure an adequate site survey of the Windows server was performed and the following requirements are met:
Requirement | Description |
Servers | It is highly recommended to install BriefCam on a machine with the operating system only (no VMS, or any other additional software should be installed on the BriefCam machine). Make sure that the recommended hardware specified in the Bill of Materials (BoM) is being used. For more information, contact your Account Manager. |
Memory | At least 128GB of RAM. |
Storage |
Note that the size of the database disk and visual asset disk depends on the deployment size and other parameters, such as resolution and retention. |
GPUs | At least one supported GPU in the deployment. For a list of the supported GPUs, see: Supported NVIDIA GPU Hardware. Note that the GPU should not be used for any system task (for example: connecting a monitor to the GPU or running applications, such as Chrome, using the GPU). |
CPUs | For each CPU, at least 8 cores at base (non-turbo) frequency of 2.5GHz and above. |
Operating system language | The operating system language must be an English locale for all installations and upgrades. After installing BriefCam, you can install any required language pack. |
Drivers | For the server with the GPU, make sure to download the supported version of the NVIDIA driver:
Make sure to restart the machine after installing the NVIDIA driver. |
Windows updates | Make sure that every server has the latest Windows updates installed. |
Domains | On any host that is running the application (browser) make sure the domains (or host name) can be resolved by the DNS. If no DNS is available, you can edit the hosts file and add the IP address of the load balancer using the following syntax:
For example: |
High security settings | See: High Security Environment with Customized Policy Settings |
Network connectivity between BriefCam and the VMS | Ensure a minimum of 1 Gbps of throughput is available. This is relevant for deployments with less than 300 cameras on site. For larger deployments, consult with your BriefCam Account Manager. The latency should be less than 100 ms with a recommended latency of between 30-40 ms. |
Network connectivity between BriefCam components | Ensure a minimum of 1 Gbps of throughput is available and that all BriefCam server devices are located as topologically close as possible to one another (same switch, same subnet, etc.). This is relevant for deployments with less than 300 cameras on site. For larger deployments, consult with your BriefCam Account Manager. |