## Setup

Setting up an MxManagementCenter-based video surveillance system can be costly and will usually be done by an administrator / system installer. This section addresses administrators and system installers and provides an overview of the tasks that must be performed to efficiently set up a system.
However, not all of these tasks are mandatory for a basic installation. For an overview of the key steps of a basic installation, click here.

Step | Explanation
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Adding Cameras | Integrate cameras with the Welcome wizard or in the Device bar Set alarm filters Set up recording paths
Setting Up Camera Groups | Create camera groups Add cameras to groups Define group functions
Adding Users | Create users Assign permissions
Configuring Basic Camera Settings | General settings Network Time Image settings MxActivitySensor Recording
Checking System Security | Verify system security settings Secure the system
Backing Up System Settings | Save the settings made
Importing Existing Projects | Import an MxControlCenter file (.ini file) Import an MxEasy file (.ndb file)

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