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When planning a surveillance system you will inevitably face the question: should we use a standalone NVR appliance or deploy a software-based Video Management System on standard server hardware? Both approaches record, store, and play back IP camera footage, yet they differ significantly in scalability, cost structure, flexibility, and complexity. This article compares the two so you can make an informed decision for your next project.