Connecting an NVR to a network and sliding the physical hardware into its proper place is a big part of what security integrators and their technicians do on a daily basis. But as anyone who’s ever taken the next step knows, it’s only the beginning of a vital process — one that must be done correctly given the importance of video surveillance in security, business operations and everyday life.
“The integrator needs to marry cameras, encoders or video sources with the NVR so they know they’re assigned to it and the video is getting stored so when someone needs to see the video played back, they know exactly where to go to find the video,” says Guy Arazi, director of product management, Vicon Industries, Hauppauge, N.Y.