As in case of print servers, network camera servers can be either a network device providing high efficiency video data encoding and interface to video source devices (cameras), or a computer connected to one or more cameras, providing access to the recorded data and live signal. In the latter case a number of software pieces is used to monitor and recognize certain types of objects, control camera position and state, keep video archives and provide interface to track objects.
When a specialized network device is meant, the functions of a network camera server can vary. The common function is to perform remotely controlled surveillance and monitoring of visible activity. As in case of any network device, an interface is usually provided to check the device state, receive data and control device behavior – over SNMP or other types of protocol.
IPHost features:
SNMP Monitoring Tools
… allows you to monitor virtually any server, workstation or network equipment. SNMP monitoring is the standard way to monitor network usage characteristics by monitoring the ports of routers and switches …
SNMP Traps Monitor
SNMP Monitors belong to advanced type of IPHost Monitors. SNMP, or Simple Network Management Protocol, is a protocol widely used to request and/or modify …
SNMP Custom Monitor
… SNMP Custom Monitor (when properly set up on the target system) can be used to retrieve any information. Even if the default OIDs do not provide required information …
