Integration overview for the Fleet Monitoring plugin - Fleet Monitoring 2.3.26.0

Security Center Fleet Monitoring Plugin Guide 2.3.26.0

Applies to
Fleet Monitoring 2.3.26.0
Last updated
2023-06-06
Content type
Guides > Plugin and extension guides
Language
English
Product
Fleet Monitoring
Version
2.3

Integrating the Security Center Fleet Monitoring plugin and corresponding devices in Security Center consists of a series of steps that need to be followed in sequence.

The following table lists the tasks required for the integration with 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 Learn what you can do using the plugin.
2 Before installing the plugin, read the release notes to learn about the new features, the known issues, and the limitations.
3 Learn about the different components and how they connect together.
4 Ensure that the server where the plugin will be installed meets the recommended system requirements and is running a compatible version of Security Center.
Prepare Security Center
5 In Security Center, create a georeferenced map. Maps allow you to monitor your vehicle's location, create areas of interest, and can enhance your situation awareness as you represent and control your vehicles directly on maps.
6 Verify that the Security Center license has a valid certificate for the plugin, Security Center Enterprise, Federations, and GIS licenses. Go to the Config Tool home page, click About > Certificates, and confirm that Fleet Monitoring is in the list.
Deploy the plugin
7 On a Security Center server, download the plugins and install them.
8 Grant users the privileges that they need to use the plugin.
  • Users need the View GPS entities, AVL area entry and exit report, AVL data offloading, Vehicle route playback, and Vehicle metadata report privileges.
  • Administrators need the Add roles, Delete roles, and Plugins privileges.
9 In Config Tool, create the Fleet Monitoring plugin role.
11 (Optional) Change the plugin configuration to suit your particular needs.
12 Schedule regular cleaning and backing up of the plugin database.