{"type":"video","version":"1.0","html":"<iframe src=\"https://www.loom.com/embed/658cdf68e7cb4d1ca3e3a5cfdb61b1a7\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>","height":1440,"width":1920,"provider_name":"Loom","provider_url":"https://www.loom.com","thumbnail_height":1440,"thumbnail_width":1920,"thumbnail_url":"https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/658cdf68e7cb4d1ca3e3a5cfdb61b1a7-f31fcf418290d29b.gif","duration":179.8,"title":"v6 Initial Configuration and Managed Site Creation (New Install)","description":"## SOP: Setting Up Parent and Child Sites in Boring Toolbox\n\n### Objective\n\nTo set up a parent site, add child sites, and create a Global Dashboard in Boring Toolbox for effective management of Milestone installations.\n\n### Key Steps\n\n 1. Access Boring Toolbox by browsing to the server IP address or DNS name followed by \"/boringtoolbox\".\n 2. Log in using Milestone administrator credentials.\n 3. Set up the parent site by naming it, allocating licenses, and updating email and threshold settings. Click \"Save Configuration\".\n 4. Verify the parent site setup by navigating to managed sites.\n 5. Add child sites by browsing to the IP or DNS name of each child site followed by \"/boringtoolbox\".\n 6. Log in with Milestone administrator credentials for each child site.\n 7. Enter the IP or DNS name of the parent site and click \"Register with parent\".\n 8. Refresh the parent site and approve the managed site waiting for approval.\n 9. Name the child site, allocate licenses, and apply settings from the parent site if needed.\n10. Repeat the process for each additional child site.\n11. After approval, the child sites will automatically refresh and log into their local dashboard.\n12. Refresh the parent site and access the Global Dashboard to view the health of all Milestone sites.\n\n### Cautionary Notes\n\n- Ensure Milestone administrator credentials are used for login.\n- Double-check the settings and allocations for each site before saving configurations.\n- Verify the approval of child sites on the parent site to avoid connectivity issues.\n\n### Tips for Efficiency\n\n- Keep a record of IP addresses and DNS names for easy access to parent and child sites.\n- Utilize the Global Dashboard for a comprehensive overview of all Milestone installations.\n- Regularly check and update settings to maintain the health and performance of all sites."}