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In order to increase system security in BVMS, it is recommended to set the Global CHAP password. This article contains the configuration steps for an existing fully operational BVMS 11.x system with no CHAP password configured.   Step-by-step guide   1. Stop the recording on all cameras, Save and Activate your Configuration. 2. Open the Global CHAP password dialog in BVMS: Configuration Client: Hardware → Protect iSCSI storage with CHAP password. Note: Do not press the Apply button for now!   3. Prepare and enter a global CHAP password and note it somewhere. Check the complexity rules: 12-16 characters, etc. Note: Do not press the Apply button yet! 4. Note the IP-addresses of all iSCSI storage devices which are indicated in the “comments” field: “The CHAP password needs to be set manually”. For example: All DIVAR IP xxxxx devices IMPORTANT  For all iSCSI devices (For example DIVAR IP or NetApp) where the automatic setting of the Global CHAP password by BVMS is not supported, a message is shown that the password needs to be set manually. The global CHAP password has to be set manually before adding them to BVMS. If this step is missing, the DIVAR IP/ NetApp (DSA) cannot be added to a BVMS system where the global CHAP password is activated already.   5. Login to all iSCSI storages from step 4 and execute the manual configuration of the CHAP credentials on Operating system level (User name=user, password= < take the global chap password given in step 3) Case 1: Configuring CHAP credentials manually on a DIVAR IP based on Microsoft Windows IoT 2019 for Storage Standard Operating System Open the Server Manager and navigate to File and Storage Services → iSCSI Right click on the iSCSI Target and select “Properties” Click on “Security” and enable the CHAP function. User name: user Password: take the Global system CHAP password, same as given in the BVMS Config. Client dialog: Hardware -->  Protect iSCSI storage with CHAP password Click OK   Case 2: Set the CHAP credentials manual on a DIVAR IP, based on Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Operating System Log into the administrative account of your DIVAR IP system   Start the application Microsoft iSCSI Software Target Right click the iSCSI target TG0 and select Properties In the Authentication tab select Enable CHAP Enter “user” as user name Take the Global system CHAP password, same as given in the BVMS Config. Client dialog: Hardware → Protect iSCSI storage with CHAP password > Click OK   6. Go back to the Global CHAP password dialog in BVMS: Configuration Client: Hardware → Protect iSCSI storage with CHAP password and provide the global CHAP password and press the Apply button now.  7. Save and Activate your configuration 8. Start the recording again on all cameras 9. Save and Activate your configuration Verify the recording and playback works fine in the Operator Client NOTE: Please note that the following fields/dialogs have been removed in BVMS >=11.0 to avoid inconsistent configuration related to CHAP passwords on multiple devices by the administrator: Device configuration page of the VRM: General → VRM Settings → Access → System-wide CHAP password Settings → Options → Security: Global iSCSI connection password ... View more

The purpose of this article is to provide a step by step guide about how to perform backup and recovery procedures of the VRM data base in the DIVAR IP 2000 EZ Recording Appliance.   Step-by-step guide Backing Up the Working Configuration: 1.To backup the working configuration of a DIVAR IP 2000 Recording Appliance, open the Appliance's "Dashboard": 2. From the Dashboard select the "Configuration" tab in the top right hand portion of your browse:   3. Once the "Configuration" menu is open select the "System" menu >"Service" submenu:   4. From the "Service" submenu select the "Backup and Recovery" menu on the right portion of the page > select the "Back up" button   5. Once you have selected "Back up" you will be prompted to save the configuration file. Select The "Save as" option and save the configuration file to the location of your choice The file that is saved is in the following format: config_date_time.vrm   Restoring a Working Configuration: 1.To restore appliance's configuration after a deliberate system rebuild or disaster recovery simply navigate to the appliance's "Dashboard". Then proceed to the Configuration menu > "System" menu >"Service" submenu as you did before Once at the "Service" menu, select the "Browse" tab in the "Backup and recovery" menu.   2. This should open up a explorer window. Navigate to the location of the last configuration file you saved for you system and select the file.   3. After selecting a valid backup configuration file the "Recover" menu tab should now be available. Select it.   4. After selecting "Recover" the recovery process should begin After the process is complete you will receive a message  Configuration was recovered successfully" > Select the "Close" tab Note: All previously installed devices should once again be in the appliances device tree.   If this was an Operating system or database recovery only, all devices will be associated with previously recorded video. ... View more

Monitor Group gives operators flexible control over the content of a video wall or allows them to let the system take over this control automatically based on pre-defined scenarios. This article describes how to create a Monitor Group on a decoder VJD 7xxx/ 8xxx in BVMS Configuration Client. Note:  °Each decoder requires one or two channel expansion licenses (depending on the number of monitor ports available) The current MG implementation requires the availability of the Management server during operation Former Digital wall implementation has been removed in BVMS >=11.0 NEW BVMS v.11.0 feature The configuration step 9+10 from this article can be done also using the “Protect iSCSI storage with global CHAP password” (Menu item under Hardware). In case the function has been already enabled, step 9+10 is obsolete.   Step-by-step guide   1. Add a decoder to the device tree Add a decoder by Scan: for scanning right click on the node "Decoders" > select "Scan for Decoders" > select the VIDEOJET DECODER 7xxx/ 8xxx from Devices window and click next   2. Right click on the decoder "Edit": Enable the secure connection (https) on the decoder   3. Check on all cameras whether the secure connection is also enabled. Note: Only if decoder and all cameras are configured for "secure connection" the cameras can be shown on the Monitor Group. Otherwise, the Monitor wall will show black image.   4. Add the Monitor Group (MG) to the device tree   5. Which decoder belongs to which MG? Configure the assignment of a decoder to an MG (drag & drop)   6. Define default settings Default layout can be configured by simply choosing the layout and dragging & dropping the cameras to the image panes. only cameras from the own Management Server can be used Default layout can be restored in BVMS Operator Client  by right click on MG and choosing Reset to default layout settings.   7. Assign permission to the user group Verify or set the decoder permission settings in the User groups to define which group is authorized to use the Monitor Group:   8. Add the MG to the logical tree MG has to be added to the Logical Tree per drag & drop   9. Assign to all cameras the same "user" password (decoder use the "user" password to get the live view) The decoders are using the "user" password of cameras not the "service" password   Select all cameras and then right click and choose "Edit password". Select the "user" password type.   10. Configure the user password from cameras to the decoder called "destination password" To enable access of a password protected camera to a decoder: Enter the "user" authorization password of the cameras as the "Destination password" of the decoder All passwords on camera side for the standard authorization level called "user" must have the same password Note: These steps are valid only for newer decoder e.g. VIDEOJET 7xxx/ 8xxx series.  When using VIDEOJET 3000 the secure connection on step 2 and 3 has to be disabled.   MG in the Operator Client Note: If the MG is not enabled (user group permissions) then the user can put the MG on the image pane in Operator Client, but cannot access it. The monitor layout can be changed in BVMS Operator Client by clicking the layout icon on the left bottom corner of MG in the image pane:     Nice to know: For a better understanding of using BVMS and its features, we encourage you to join our online trainings from Bosch Building Technologies Academy!   ... View more

Question   Why the Bosch logo is displayed on the monitor when using VIDEOJET decoder 7000 (VJD-7513) and Configuration Manager?   Answer   If you have the option "Extended (security)/configuration mode" active on a VIDEOJET decoder 7000 (VJD-7513) in Configuration Manager, then no video image will be shown and the BOSCH logo will be displayed at the cameo of the monitor output of the decoder. This is as designed in Configuration Manager, and this mode is to give you the opportunity to enable the SSD Encryption and to disable the USB ports. Once you are finished changing the extended security features, you must uncheck the check box and the decoder will go back to normal functioning. ... View more

Question   What could be the cause of “Operation failed” on Divar Hybrid when creating new users via WEB?   Answer   If the administrator account (which was originally created when initial setup wizard was run) has been deleted locally and another new administrator account was created, then it is not possible to create user via web. Only locally is possible, as the application is still looking for the original admin account.   A workaround here would be to default your Divar Network and follow the setup wizard > this will create the administrator user again and will let you create new users again. Or create the new users locally on your Divar.   Notice! Bosch strongly recommends upgrading to the latest firmware for the best possible functionality, compatibility, performance and security. Check http://downloadstore.boschsecurity.com/ regularly to see if there is a new firmware version available. ... View more