Copying configuration settings from one entity to another - Security Center 5.12

Security Center Administrator Guide 5.12

Product
Security Center
Content type
Guides > Administrator guides
Version
5.12
Language
English
Last updated
2024-09-13

The Copy configuration tool simplifies the process of configuring many similar entities. You can copy the settings from one entity to other entities of the same type.

Before you begin

If the source and destination entity are of the same brand or model, all supported configurations can be copied.

If the destination entity is a different make or model, the copy process adapts the source configuration values on the destination entity.

IMPORTANT:
  • This process isn’t applicable for users, cardholders, and other entities.
  • The Copy configuration tool doesn’t work on federated entities.

Procedure

  1. In Config tool, open the Copy configuration tool.
    Do one of the following:
    • From the homepage, click Tools > Copy configuration tool.
    • Right-click an entity in any entity tree and select Copy > Copy configuration tool.
    Selecting an entity in the Copy configuration tool
  2. Select an entity type and click Next.
  3. On the Source page, select which entity you want to copy the settings from and click Next.
  4. On the Options page, select the settings you want to copy and click Next.
  5. On the Destinations page, select the entities you want to copy the settings to and then click Start.
  6. On the Outcome page, check the progress and results of the configuration copy.
    The status of the process is displayed with the results for each category. Only the results of partial copies are displayed.
    NOTE: The detailed output is only available for cameras.
    1. Click an entity to view in-depth details.
      The Results pane opens.
    2. If there are warnings, click More details to view additional information.
    3. (Optional) Click Export results.
      The error log is exported as a .csv file that contains detailed results.
    Outcome page of the Copy configuration tool
  7. When the copying process is complete, click Close.

After you finish

Test the settings of the entities that you copied settings to. For example, check motion detection and color on cameras. You might need to adjust settings based on camera location or other factors.