DSS provides central configuration for users, roles, permissions, devices, storage, maps, events and business applications. This gives system administrators a structured way to manage a security estate without repeatedly configuring the same operational information in separate applications.

Current DSS releases provide increasingly granular user and resource permissions, including logical organisation of channels and time-based controls for supported permissions. For larger projects, DSS Professional supports distributed and multi-site architecture so resources from separate locations can be presented through central management while retaining local structure.

DSS is designed to integrate both Dahua and supported third-party technologies. Dahua publishes API/SDK interfaces for platform integration, while current DSS integration options include ONVIF profiles and events, SIA alarm integration, SNMP-based network monitoring and supported bridge middleware for external access-control and analytic systems.

Configuration Areas

• Devices, channels and logical resource groups.
• Users, roles and granular permissions.
• Recording, storage and retention settings.
• Maps, alarms, events and linkage rules.
• People, access, vehicle and parking data.
• Distributed and multi-site architecture.
• Third-party integration through supported ONVIF, API/SDK and bridge options.