Applies to: ConfigPro 

Summary

ConfigPro is recommended to be deployed on a dedicated server to ensure predictable performance, scalability, and operational isolation, particularly in enterprise and multi-site deployments. However, ConfigPro has a minimal resource footprint during idle operation, typically consuming less than 500 MB of memory and under 1% CPU on Intel i7 10th Gen processors.

For small deployments with low camera counts and sufficient hardware resources, ConfigPro may be deployed alongside other server applications, including a VMS server. This article details how to run ConfigPro with a VMS server. 

Running ConfigPro with a VMS Server

The following conditions must be met when running ConfigPro on the same server as a VMS:

• CPU
  o    Intel i7 (10th Gen or higher) or server-class CPU
  o    Sustained CPU headroom of 25–40% or greater
• Memory
  o    Sufficient RAM headroom (6–8 GB or greater available)
• Storage
  o    SSD storage for both the operating system and ConfigPro application
• Network
  o    Network interface of 1 Gbps or higher
  o    Average network utilization below 60%
• Deployment Scope
  o    Single-site deployment
  o    Low camera count (fewer than 32 devices)
• Analytics and Transcoding Load (Minimal)
  o    Average bitrate below 6 Mbps per camera
  o    Total aggregate bitrate below 200 Mbps
  o    Majority of cameras operating at resolutions below 4 MP
  o    No continuous or high-complexity analytics or transcoding workloads
• User Concurrency
  o    Fewer than 2 concurrent users
• Operational Considerations
  o    Schedule resource-intensive tasks such as firmware upgrades during off-hours