Why XProtect® Expert+?
XProtect® Expert is an advanced IP-based recording management software (VMS) developed by Milestone. It is a comprehensive solution designed for medium to large installations requiring active live monitoring. It provides complete video integrity protection while maximizing hardware performance. Centralized management, support for storage media and failover recording servers, and support for an optional monitor wall make this software the best choice for distributed installations such as warehouses and stadiums.
This is a highly available system. Administration of all system elements and settings is in one central place. In addition, failover servers acting as backup to primary recording servers can be grouped into highly available groups.
XProtect® Expert has the ability to support an optional integrated and hardware-independent monitor wall for detailed visual awareness .
Hardware acceleration
Supports NVIDIA© and Intel© hardware-assisted video decoding for unparalleled performance, reduced CPU load, and lower system cost.
Data carrier and emergency servers
With support for storage media, you can design a solution that is optimized for bandwidth availability while ensuring secure recording during system outages or maintenance downtimes.
Push notifications
The system will automatically notify you when an event occurs that requires your action.
MIP SDK
XProtect® open platform architecture and Milestone Integration Platform Software Development Kit (MIP SDK) enable powerful integrations and unlimited functionality. With an ever-growing community of camera manufacturers, application vendors, and software developers, each working to create integrations and extensions for the XProtect® solution.
Integration with third-party applications
The ability to directly integrate and embed third-party applications such as access control, people counting and video analytics into the software for a single, unified and easy-to-use system. Use Milestone Marketplace.
Metadata
Provide additional value by combining video with metadata such as GPS coordinates, heatmaps, motion data, and facial recognition.
H.265
Reduce the cost of video storage by using the latest H.265 video compression technology.
No limits
With support for unlimited users, cameras and servers, you can spread your installation across multiple servers and plants.
Device-based licensing model
The simple device-based licensing model lets you choose the number of device licenses you need today, while giving you the freedom to easily add more devices in the future. You can connect any camera that fits your needs and budget, including ONVIF compatible devices.
Milestone Federated Architecture
Connect an unlimited number of XProtect® Corporate and XProtect® Expert sites in a parent/child hierarchy to make your video surveillance as flexible as possible.
XProtect® Smart Wall
Comprehensive situational awareness through in-depth, simultaneous video insights with Milestone monitor wall support.
Multi-layer maps and alarm manager
Using multi-layered maps showing live video feeds and exact camera locations, you have a continuous overview of your entire installation. Work smarter with the built-in alarm manager, which provides a consolidated view of security and system alarms for immediate review.
Centralized Search
Save time by using advanced search tools to help you find what you're looking for easily and very quickly.
Tagging videos
Conduct an effective investigation based on video surveillance. Bookmark video sequences you're particularly interested in while watching live video.
Rule engine
Automate standard security functions with a built-in rule engine and increase operational efficiency by minimizing manual intervention.
HTTPS
Supports HTTPS communication between recording servers, connected cameras and other security devices.
Two-way encryption
Certificate-based encryption to secure data communication (video, audio, metadata) originally applied to the recording server and then forwarded to connected components.
Secure Export
Additional encryption, digital signatures, and re-export protection to ensure exported content is 100% authentic.
Password protection and double authentication
To prevent evidence from falling into the wrong hands, you can password protect video files and restrict access to authorized users. Add an extra layer of security by giving a user access to the browsing interface, which they can only access after the second user confirms their login under double authentication.
Adjustable user interface
Adjustable user interface allows you to optimize your user panel to suit your roles and responsibilities.
Key features
| Performance and scalability |
Centralized Management Microsoft Active Directory support Pre-alarm buffer in RAM Hardware-assisted video decoding (Quick Sync) Data carrier Scalable Video Quality Recording™ Hardware-assisted video decoding (NVIDIA) System Monitor |
|---|---|
| Integration |
Integration with third-party apps XProtect® Screen Recorder Meta data XProtect® Extras XProtect® Smart Wall - optional |
| Interoperability |
Milestone Interconnect / Remote Site Milestone Federated Architecture™ / Remote Site |
| Cybersecurity and user permissions |
Kerberos authentication Encryption of communication (registration, management and mobile services server) Restricting User Permissions by Client Type (XProtect® Clients) Double authentication Media database encryption and digital signing |
| Monitoring and investigations |
Map function Centralized search Privacy masking Instant Notification Alarm Manager Customer Dashboard Manually bookmark Rule based bookmarks Smart Map |
| Failover and redundancy |
Failover event server Failover management server Failover recording servers running concurrently with master or standby |
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| XProtect VMS Products / Versions |  XProtect Essential+ |
 XProtect Express+ |
 XProtect Professional+ |
 XProtect Expert |
 XProtect Corporate |
| Key features | 2022 R3 | 2022 R3 | 2022 R3 | 2022 R3 | 2022 R3 |
| Type of deployment | Single-server | Single-server | Centrally managed, multi-server | Centrally managed, multi-server | Centrally managed, distributed sites |
| Licensing | Free | Perpetual | Perpetual | Perpetual | Perpetual |
| Maximum number IP devices(1) per recording server | 8 | 48 | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Unrestricted |
| Number of recording servers per system | 1 | 1 | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Unrestricted |
| Maximum numbers of users | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Unrestricted |
| Customer Dashboard and Connected Services(2) | - | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Alarm Manager | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Video out via Milestone Open Network Bridge | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dual authorization (Smart Client users) | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Supports XProtect Smart Client, XProtect Web Client and XProtect Mobile | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Secure HTTPS camera connectivity (on supported devices) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Adding devices on HTTPS(3) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Single device firmware(4) upgrade | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bulk device firmware(4) upgrade | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Map function | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Third-party application integration and support for video analytics(5) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Video Motion Detection (VMD) with Auto adjustable VMD sensitivity | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| H.264, MJPEG, MPEG-4, MPEG-4 ASP & MxPEG | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| H.265(6) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptive streaming | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Direct streaming (mobile server) | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Microsoft Active Directory support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Kerberos authentication | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Metadata support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Centralized management | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flexible event rule engine | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hardware accelerated video decoding for Video Motion Detection (Quick sync) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hardware accelerated video decoding for Video Motion Detection (NVIDIA) | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Hardware accelerated video decoding in the Mobile Server | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for live video play without recording storage | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Edge Storage and Scalable Video Quality Recording™ | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Map functions | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Media database encryption and digital signing | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Recording Server communication encryption | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Management Server communication encryption | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Server communication encryption | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| XProtect Management Server Failover(7) | - | - | - | Add-on license | Add-on license |
| Hot- & cold-failover recording server | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Evidence lock | - | - | - | - | Yes |
| XProtect Incident Manager | - | Add-on license | Add-on license | Add-on license | Yes |
| Supports XProtect Smart Wall | - | - | - | Add-on license | Yes |
| Milestone Federated Architecture™ | - | - | - | Remote site | Central/ Remote site |
| Milestone Interconnect™ | - | Remote site | Remote site | Remote site | Central/ Remote site |