You’ve just been handed responsibility for a Milestone XProtect system you didn’t build, the documentation is questionable, and you’re not entirely sure what’s working. Here’s what to check first, what to clean up, and how to get the VMS under...
Your cameras can be online, recording, and still produce unusable video. AI Image Analysis adds a new layer of health monitoring to The Boring Toolbox, automatically detecting blurry, obstructed, and shifted camera views before someone needs the footage.
If you're managing a large Milestone XProtect deployment, you already know the routine: camera checks, storage reports, compliance audits, and a spreadsheet that's always one step behind. The Boring Toolbox is a management and health monitoring add-on built exclusively for...
This blog introduces Analytics, a new feature in The Boring Toolbox that brings powerful trend visualization to Milestone XProtect. Learn how to track camera uptime, storage usage, and retention over time. Spot issues early, prove compliance, and make smarter decisions...
Zipstream can dramatically reduce storage and bandwidth in Milestone, but only if it’s enabled correctly. This guide breaks down how Zipstream works, the most common mistakes that prevent it from doing anything, and the cleanest way to turn it on...
Our new Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform makes it easy to manage what your users can see and do in The Boring Toolbox with role-based permissions, SSO, and MFA.
Learn how to use your VMS dashboard to identify issues, prevent downtime, and extend your system's lifespan with proactive maintenance tips.
From camera and storage health monitoring to multi-site visibility, these are 6 features you should look for in a VMS dashboard.
In this short video tutorial, you will learn how to use a Powershell script to update multiple device drivers at once in Milestone XProtect.
Discover 3 lesser-known features of The Boring Toolbox that can significantly improve daily operations managing Milestone XProtect.
