Directory role is offline - Security Center 5.7 - 5.12

Troubleshooting the main server in Security Center

Applies to
Security Center 5.7 - 5.12
Last updated
2023-08-24
Content type
Troubleshooting
Language
English
Product
Security Center
Version
5.12
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If the Directory role is stopped and your server is offline, ask the following troubleshooting questions to determine a possible cause and solution.

Is your Directory database connected and communicating properly?

In the Server Admin, check whether the Directory database status indicates OK (green).

Overview page in Server Admin with the Directory database status highlighted.

Is it a license issue?

In Config Tool, check for license errors in the About page.

The About page in Config Tool with purchase order of Number of cameras and analog monitors highlighted.
  • If yes: Modify your system configuration (requires a Directory restart) or update your license.
  • If no: Go to the next question.

Is it a certificate issue?

In your server page on Server Admin, check the Secure communication section to see if your certificate has expired.

Secure communication page of a server in Server Admin.

  • If yes: Replace your certificate, then restart the Genetec™ Server service.
  • If no: Go to the next question.

Is the timestamp of your server incorrect?

Check whether the date and time of your Windows system are correct.