Understanding The Videoedge Nvms Network Topology; Distributed Versus Centralized Architectures - American Dynamics VideoEdge Design Manual

Understanding the VideoEdge NVMS Network
Topology
The VideoEdge NVMS is designed as a scalable solution to support the needs of various resolution,
compressions, and real-time video monitoring in a distributed and centralized architectures. Careful
planning and deployment will be required to ensure that the highest level of performance can be achieved
based on the network infrastructure. VideoEdge NVMS can utilize multiple network segments over VLANs
to provide improved network security and bandwidth utilization.

Distributed versus Centralized Architectures

There are many advantages and disadvantages surrounding a distributed or centralized architecture, each
having different dependencies. To maximize the flexibility of the VideoEdge NVMS, it has been designed
as a distributed solution with ability to support single site login.
Example of Standard Distributed Architecture and Optional Centralized Single-Site Login Architecture
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