Beginning in Security Center 5.5, Server Admin comes with a completely revamped user interface, works with all web browsers (on desktop and mobile devices), supports multi-server connections, and offers a secure connection (HTTPS).
Characteristics | Server Admin 5.4 and earlier | Server Admin 5.5 and later |
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Supported browsers |
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Microsoft Silverlight is no longer required. |
Connection URL | http://<server>/Genetec where <server> is the DNS name or the IP address of the server. |
https://<server>/Genetec where <server> is the DNS name or the IP address of the server. |
Multi-server connection | No. Connects to one server at a time. | Yes. Shows all servers on the system, and allows you to view and change the settings of any of them. |
System status overview | Shown in the Directory tab. Only visible when Server Admin is connected to the main server. |
Shown on the Dashboard. Three colored LEDd show the status of the system at all times: Database, Directory, and License. Clicking on an error brings you to the section where the problem can be resolved. |
Global configuration | No. Each server must be configured separately. | Yes. Global settings such as server password, Genetec™ Watchdog, and SMTP settings, are applied to all servers. |
Restart Genetec™ Server service | No. | Yes. |
User interface language | Set with the Language Tool. Must restart the Genetec™ Server service and reload the browser page. |
Command within Server
Admin. No need to restart or reload anything. |
Set color theme | No. | Choose between Dark (default) and Light. |
Check software version | From the Config
Tool home page, click the ![]() |
Click About. |
Deactivate Directory |
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From the server list on the left, select the main server (![]() |
Activate Directory |
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From the server list on the left, select an expansion server, and then click | .
Debug console1 | Not integrated into Server Admin. | Integrated into Server Admin, with many enhancements. |
Access to the debug console | Can be disabled and password protected for each server. | The debug console shares the same password as Server Admin, and cannot be disabled separately. |
1The debug console is reserved for our technical support engineers.