How to Set up System Monitor Notifications on Management Client vs Using the Boring Toolbox
In this blog post, we’ll show you two ways to set up camera health notifications for your Milestone XProtect VMS so you can rest easy knowing that your cameras are always functioning properly.
Our 7 Most Popular Tips & Tricks for Managing Milestone XProtect
If you’re looking to streamline your VMS management and improve the cybersecurity of your Milestone XProtect video security system, then this article is for you.
How to Use PowerShell to Find a Video in Windows File Explorer and View It in Milestone XProtect
Windows PowerShell is a powerful scripting language that can be used to automate many tasks on Windows systems. In this blog post, we will show you how to use PowerShell to find a specific video file in the Windows file system and view it in the Milestone XProtect player. Why You Shouldn’t Even Bother To […]
How to Enable HTTPS Between Milestone XProtect & Axis Cameras
Enabling HTTPS between Milestone XProtect and your Axis cameras is a great way to secure the communications between Milestone and your devices. In this blog, we’ll explain why securing communications between your VMS and security cameras is important and how to do so effectively using HTTP.
4 Reasons Managed Service Providers (MSPs) Should Be Monitoring the Health of their Clients’ Video Security Systems
Offering VMS camera health monitoring as a service can help you to grow your business and better support your client’s by helping them avoid incidences of missing video.
How to Organize Your View Groups Like a Pro in Milestone Smart Client
Learn how to set up and organize view groups in Milestone Smart Client like a pro so you can always find your video when you need it.
How to Integrate a Non-Supported Device into XProtect Using the Milestone Driver Framework
Follow this step-by-step tutorial to learn how to integrate a non-supported device into XProtect using a third-party Milestone driver.
10 Things You’ll Finally Have Time to Do After You Get the Boring Toolbox
The Boring Toolbox saves you countless hours on Milestone VMS monitoring and reporting. Now your biggest problem is just deciding what you’re going to do with all that free time.
Excel Tricks to Speed Up Video Security Management
Learn how you can use Excel to automate your Milestone XProtect VMS. Build reports in minutes, not hours. Trust us, it’s a game changer.
How to Bulk Change Camera IP Addresses from Static to DHCP
We’re detailing how you can bulk change camera IP addresses from static to DHCP in Milestone by using the Boring Toolbox.