User guide

Chapter 1 - General 1-7
Product Description
is stored in a single place, processed by VMS running on the central server, and
the results are available to all clients across the network.
Through its client/server architecture, VMS supports centralized management,
control, and distribution of data, alarms, and events. VMS also simultaneously
supports multiple clients, network management, and complete visibility of the
entire network operation.
VMS Features
The VMS network management software has the following features:
• Configuration Setup
• Network Status Displays (automatic and manual)
• Statistics Gathering (automatic and manual)
• Diagnostics Monitor and Control (automatic and manual)
• Dynamic Bandwidth Management
• Alarm Processing
• Optional VMS and Critical Hardware Redundancy
• Report Generation
• Network Administrator Mode
• Remote Access Capability via Local LAN or Internet/Intranet
VMS Operation
A Vipersat network provides Internet Protocol (IP) connections between
network nodes and supporting UDP and Multicast protocols. Vipersat satellite
networks rely on VMS controlled modems to provide the interface between
LAN traffic and the satellite links that connect remote stations to the hub.
VMS Architecture
The VMS Client (ViperView) and Server (Vipersat Operating System) archi-
tecture figure 1-2 supports centralized management, control, and distribution of
data, alarms, and events. Network units, such as a Vipersat VMS controlled
modem while functioning as a modulator/demodulator, also detects, analyzes
and reports to VMS details on network operation. VMS collects, stores,