Network Video Fundamentals

This classroom course gives you a solid introduction to network video surveillance. The course contains a mix of theoretical presentations and hands-on exercises. In the exercises you will learn how to connect and configure Axis products.

Format: Instructor-led classroom
Length: 2 days 
Language: English
Technical requirements: To attend an Axis Communications Academy instructor-led classroom course, you will need to bring a laptop PC. Please check that your laptop conforms to the following recommended specifications: 

• Processor: Intel Core i5 1.60 GHz, or better
• Graphics adapter: 1024x768 resolution
• System RAM: 4 GB (8 GB preferred)
• Dedicated video RAM: 1 GB
• Browser: Windows Internet Explorer 11 or later
• Network connection: 10/100MB full-duplex
• Windows .net framework: Version 8.1 or later
• PC privileges: Administrator rights required (for setting IP addresses)
• *Operating system: 64-bit system Windows 7 Pro 64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit Windows 10 Pro 64-bit 

*A MAC computer running in Windows mode can be used, although this is not recommended.

Price: 550USD 
Inclusions: 

• AXIS Network Camera
• AXIS Screwdriver Kit
• *Exam E-voucher (worth USD150)

* Additional self-study is required to be prepared for the Certification Exam. 
Exam e-voucher - An e-Voucher will be provided via email, which may be used to take the Axis Certification Exam at Pearson VUE exam centres around the country. For available locations in Oceania, please check http://www.pearsonvue.com/axis/locate/
 

• 1 Network camera types

Overview of the main camera categories and how each design supports different surveillance scenarios.

• 2 How a camera sees

Core imaging concepts including lenses, exposure, sensors, and processing.

• 3 What a camera sees

Lighting, colour, dynamic range, and infrared factors that influence image detail and clarity.

• 4 The cost of bitrate

How resolution, frame rate, complexity, and codecs affect bandwidth and storage.

• 5 Cybersecurity

Security considerations across the device lifecycle and how to protect a video system from common threats.

• 6 System design

Key principles for planning a reliable system, including environment, pixel density, power, connectivity, and storage.

• 7 Installation and troubleshooting

Practical guidance for mounting, configuring, testing, and resolving issues in the field.

• 8 The power of integration

Connecting video with audio, I/O, analytics, VMS platforms, and other systems to build end-to-end solutions.

At the end of the course, you can test you knowledge in an online quiz.

After completing all modules, participants will have gained a solid understanding of: 

• The role of each component in a network video surveillance system
• The inner workings of a camera
• What makes an image usable
• The factors that affect bandwidth consumption
• The benefits of edge storage
• How a camera’s input/output ports enable further functionality
• The advantages of using video analytics apps
• How a thermal camera works
• Cybersecurity in a network video surveillance context
   

System integrators and installers in the network video surveillance industry. 

To get the most out of the training, you need to have an understanding of networking and be familiar with Axis naming convention. We recommend that participants take the free online courses Introduction to network technology and Axis naming convention prior to attending this course.