User`s guide

154 Guardall Director V4.74 User's Guide 21-0381E v4.7.4
- Events: Messages pertaining to activity that
occurred in the facility (access granted/denied,
sensor tripped, etc.);
- Communication Log: Logs pertaining to panel
communications/update sessions.
- [Purge Data Before This Date]: Click the []
beside the date to access a pop-up calendar.
Select the date for the oldest messages/logs
that are to be retained in the database.
(All older ones will be permanently deleted.).
After re-confirming your selections, click [Purge
Data Before This Date] to delete the older
messages/logs.
Operating System Maintenance
The Microsoft Windows operating system has been in development and general use for many
years. Microsoft is finding existing 'issues', and releasing "Service Packs" or other types of updates
on an on-going basis to ensure Windows users have a more-or-less trouble-free experience.
It is important to keep your Windows operating system up-to-date in this regard.
Windows Version Recommended Updates Reference
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows 2003 Server
Check for the
latest service pack
http://support.microsoft.
com
Other versions of
MS Windows
n/a (not supported)
Director Server PC: For optimal performance, we recommend running the Director (server) software on a
dedicated PC.
Component Recommended Updates Reference
Microsoft SQL Server
Express
Microsoft SQL Server 2000
or 2005
Check for the
latest service pack
http://support.microsoft
.com
Note: Microsoft SQL Server Express pertains to a typical installation.
SQL Server 2000 or 2005 pertains to a Director installation being managed under SQL server.