Security: Video

This article contains a step-by-step guide which explains how you can do the setup for the camera's live view image pane to be displayed in full screen in the Operator Client if a motion alarm is triggered on that camera,

This document is specifically for DIP-71xx as it's the DIP which supports certain versions of BVMS (regular BVMS installer) and must be updated in a certain order. The document details how to upgrade from BVMS v8 to BVMS v12.0.1.

Regular BVMS 12.1 installer will not run on any DIVAR IP all-in-one platform. The upgrade shall be performed via DIVAR IP System Manager application. Usually, we recommend to upgrade BVMS in steps. Each version should not be more than ~two years apart. This prevents potential issues in the upgrade process.

This document is specifically for DIP-73xx as it's the only DIP with Software Center. The document details how to upgrade all the way from BVMS 10.1 with Software Center and to BVMS 12.1/ 12.2 with System Manager 2.3 

This attached document describes how Bosch Building Technologies handles the life-cycle of the BVMS, BIS, AMS, and APE, and in which state a specific release can reside.

You can create a Command Script using the following scripting languages: C# and VB.Net You cannot change the scripting language of an existing Command Script. You can create a Client Script or a Server Script. You can add multiple scriptlets to every script.

When an operator client is connected to an older version (than itself) of the (Enterprise) Management Server, it will run in compatibility mode. 1. An operator client cannot connect to a newer (Enterprise) Management Server: the Operator Client needs be of a higher version than the (Enterprise) Management Server. 2. The compatibility in an Enterprise system is determined by the version of the Management Server of the Subsystem and the Operator Client. In production systems it is not recommended to use versions which are released more than two years apart.

This article explains what to do when ‘Authentication failed’ message appears in VSC 3.7.0.817 for CPP4 cameras: To resolve this issue, upgrade the Video Security Client to version 3.7.1.840. According to the Release Notes (page 2), this version fixes the authentication failure with legacy cameras (CPP4) . 

This article lists how to configure ANR feature in BVMS and how to set up correctly the iSCSI and direct replay. 

Please check which port and protocol have been set on the camera that has the live black image.

This article explains how to control access to restricted video in the BVMS Operator Client. Only users with the correct permissions can view restricted content, and access is managed via standard user groups on the Management Server.

Learn how to customize the BVMS Operator Client to display more than 4 cameras by adjusting the maximum rows of image panes in the User Interface settings within the BVMS Configuration Client.

When the VSG IP address needs to be changed, the old recordings will not be available

This is how every VRM behaves when it is accessed in a web Browser. This is happening because there is no https certificate loaded on the VRM and you can't even create a self-signed certificate for HTTPS access like for cameras. You need to click on "Advanced" and then on the link bellow. So, this is the way it is intended to work.

Are you searching for a specific Firmware/Software version and unsure of what to expect when contacting Central Technical Support? The below information might clarify things for you when you get in contact with Central Technical Support team: The Central Technical Support team will need to: Identify your company and product to open a ticket for your request. Verify if the requested FW/SW version is publicly available or not. If publicly available, they will provide you with the download link for the SW/FW version (e.g.  Download Store or Product Catalogue) If NOT publicly available then, the Central Technical Support team will internally check and depending on the SW/FW version an approval must be requested. The request can be approved or rejected by internal Bosch department. In both cases, you will be informed. Depending on the requested older/special FW/SW versions that are not available on our Download Store website, the following steps could be taken: Central Technical Support will provide you with the "Legacy SW/FW Request Form". You will be required to sign and fill in the "Legacy SW/FW Request Form" with all necessary details and return it to Central Technical Support. The Central Technical Support team will verify whether the form is filled in and signed with all the required details. All information provided on the form must be approved by internal Bosch department before the requested FW/SW version is provided. If the form is filled in as required and approved, then the Central Technical Support team will provide you the link from where the requested SW/FW version can be downloaded. Note: The download link has a limited availability, and this will be communicated to you in advance by the Central Technical Support team. To ensure that your Bosch IP video system is always operating at its best, explore the the Bosch IP Video Firmware Info Brief to find out the latest firmware updates. Please be aware that the Info brief hyperlink is subject to change. To access the latest version, please visit the Download Store, navigate to the Firmware tab, and select Cameras & Encoders. Remember that providing accurate and detailed information can significantly speed up the troubleshooting process and help Bosch Security Systems Central Technical Support team provide you with the best possible assistance.   More information about the Central Technical Support team and other Bosch Video policies, can be found here: Bosch VIDEO Security Systems request and Central Technical Support Team.

The attached documents should help you to make the upgrade process as smooth as possible. The upgrade itself is not restricted to BVMS software only. The supported software and firmware versions can be found in the release notes of the related BVMS version.

Follow this article and download the Bosch Data Security Guidebooks attached

Want to know how flexible BVMS can assign streaming profiles to cameras?

Find out from this article how many cameras can be opened before the workstation is overloaded.

Video Recording Manger v4.00.0070 does not allow anyone not configured in VRM, only as an admin (using Configuration Manager), to log into the VRM Monitor page.