Integrating the Genetec Clearance™ plugin in Security Center consists of a series of steps that must be followed in sequence.
The following table lists the tasks required to integrate the Clearance plugin in Security Center, and how to verify that the integration was successful.
| Step | Task | Where to find more information |
|---|---|---|
| Understand prerequisites and key issues before deploying | ||
| 1 | Before installing the plugin, read the release notes to learn about new features, and to understand the requirements and known issues. | |
| 2 | Learn how the different components connect together. | |
| Prepare Security Center | ||
| 4 | Ensure that the expansion server where the plugin is installed meets the recommended system requirements and is running a compatible version of Security Center. | |
| 5 | If you have video surveillance cameras, ensure that the Omnicast™ features are enabled, and that all cameras are added to Security Center and function as required. | |
| 6 | Verify that the Security Center license has a valid certificate for the plugin: on the Config Tool homepage, click , and confirm that the plugin is in the list. |
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| Install and configure the plugin | ||
| 7 | Make sure you have uninstalled previous versions of the Clearance (plugin) plugin and removed the plugin role. | When uninstalling an application, use the Windows Programs and
Features control panel (appwiz.cpl). |
| 8 | On the Security Center expansion server, download the plugin and install it. | |
| 9 | In Config Tool, create the Clearance role. | |
| 10 | In Clearance, create and download the account connection settings. | |
| 11 | In Config Tool, connect the role to the Clearance account. | |
| 12 | In Config Tool, grant user privileges for the plugin. | |
| Confirm that the integration works as expected | ||
| 13 | In the Security Desk Monitoring task, export video to Clearance. | |
| 14 | In the Security Desk Monitoring task, export a snapshot to Clearance. | |
| 15 | In Clearance, confirm that you can play the exported video and view the exported snapshot. | |