Ownself can do or need to engage 3rd party?
A server to maintain domain and shared files across 5 to 7 PC.
To purchase
1) A server
2) 5 to 7 pc include cpu+monitor + keyboard mouse.
3) A main PC that can control and restrict all users
4) 5 to 6 CCTV spot
5) Door with fingerprint access
What should i do or who can advise?
Plus, anybody familiar with PIC?
Hi TS, the listed work scope should ideally be handle by SI or contractor.
Here is my suggestion base on my humble working experience.
1) For SOHO environment, get a tower server from HP, Dell, Lenovo etc, approximately 16gb ram. raid 5/6 array for data storage, raid 1 for Windows server OS. Setup a domain, active directory, dhcp, dns etc.. Buy server backup software and enterprise class endpoint protection to manage the computer in point 2. Do not forget about Win CAL licence for the computers in point 2.
2) Get business desktop pc with Windows Pro OS, join to domain. Business desktop pc from Dell, HP or Lenovo usually have bundle package with monitor purchase. explore the various spec available. You will need Microsoft Office 2016 Home and Business for each PC. Deploy the endpoint protection from the server management console.
3) This is actually the role of active directory, file server and group policy, configure from the server at point 1. If you need further control of network security, consider Fortinet, Cisco Meraki etc... firewall with UTM function to control network access.
4) There are 2 ways to this, my suggestion, get a NAS with CCTV application, get the number of licenses required and compatible cctv camera, everything is control via the NAS surveillance software. The nas also contains the daily backups from the server in point 1. Second method is to buy console type CCTV controller box and compatible cctv camera. you need network knowledge to configure live feed on mobile apps due to dydns and port opening/forwarding.
5) This one is definitely contractor level, you need to engage a contractor specializing in security system, their system usually run on SQL database link via network from door access unit to server, interlinking with office alarm system in some cases. The daily attendance log, the door access time slot need to be configure accurately.
Additional hardware require: UPS for the server. POE network switch