A Genetec Security Center installation can consist of a single server or multiple servers in a hierarchical structure.
You can configure Security Center to handle anything from a few cameras to several thousand cameras.
The following table describes two primary Security Center services.
Service | Description |
Archiver | Security Center records video through the Archiver service. The Archiver is responsible for dynamic discovery and status polling of units. This is where all video and multimedia streams are processed and committed to storage. "Archiving" is the term used for storing video. |
Directory | The Directory is the main server application whose service is required to provide a centralized catalog for the other Security Center services and applications on the system. From the Directory, applications can review and establish connections, and receive centralized configuration information. |