Nx Witness User Manual
In addition to the settings that are entered during initial configuration, Administrators can also view and edit these other server parameters.
See the following topics for advanced information concerning Nx Witness storage behavior:
•Background: Archive Distribution and Retention
To configure server parameters, select the desired server in the Resource Panel, open its context menu, and choose Server Settings.
General tab
•Name – Server can be renamed here or in the Resource Panel
•IP Address – cannot be changed (IP address display in the Resource Panel can be turned on or off using the Show additional info in tree flag).
•Ping – initiates a server status check. If Server is not responding, this can help check availability of the computer on which the Server is hosted.
•Port – this value is display only but can be changed from the Web Admin.
•Certificate – Server utilizes this SSL certificate to authenticate its identity.
•Autodetect USB and web cameras – if enabled, Nx Witness automatically discovers built-in and USB webcams.
•Failover – setup and turn failover on or off (see "Configuring Failover"). At least 2 servers are required.
•Server Web Page – provides a convenient link to the Server web page.
Storage Management tab
•Storage Locations – add and configure main, external and backup storage locations (see "Configuring Server and NAS Storage, Configuring Backup and Redundant Storage and Configuring Analytics Storage").
•Reindex Archive or Reindex Backup – restores recorded footage if it is moved (see "Reindexing and Fast-Scanning Archives").
Note: Displayed statistics will refresh periodically – a manual Refresh button is also provided along the right side of the header menu.
Storage Analytics tab
•To view detailed storage statistics (see "Analyzing and Predicting Storage Usage").
Backup tab
•Storage backup duplicates the footage in archive and saves it to other available locations (see "Configuring Backup and Redundant Storage").
