> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.vioso.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation.md).

# System Preparation

- [Operating System](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/os.md): General infos & recommendations (Win10, Win11)
- [Visual Studio Runtime](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/os/visual-studio-runtime.md)
- [DirectX Runtime](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/os/directx-runtime.md)
- [Graphics cards](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/gpu.md): General considerations
- [Display Adaptors](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/gpu/display-adaptors.md)
- [NVIDIA RTX/Quadro Setup](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/gpu/nvidia-rtx-quadro-setup.md): NVIDIA GPUs are leading in video playback servers and have the unique feature of desktop warp\&blend. Therefore we explain the usage of NVIDIA GPUs in deep detail.
- [Find and install NVIDIA Drivers](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/gpu/nvidia-rtx-quadro-setup/find-and-install-nvidia-drivers.md)
- [EDID Emulation](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/gpu/nvidia-rtx-quadro-setup/edid-emulation.md): Available on NVIDIA RTX/Quadro GPUs only
- [3D Settings for video playback](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/gpu/nvidia-rtx-quadro-setup/3d-settings-for-video-playback.md)
- [NVIDIA Mosaic](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/gpu/nvidia-rtx-quadro-setup/nvidia-mosaic.md): Available on NVIDIA RTX/Quadro GPUs only
- [Output Synchronization](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/gpu/nvidia-rtx-quadro-setup/output-synchronization.md)
- [Others/onBoard GPUs](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/gpu/others-onboard-gpus.md)
- [Expanders](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/gpu/expanders.md): VIOSO Calibration Solutions Compatibility
- [Network](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/network.md)
- [setup a network of fixed IPs](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/network/setup-a-network-of-fixed-ips.md)
- [firewall configuration](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/network/firewall-configuration.md): required ports & services
- [camera network](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/network/camera-network.md)
- [remote access via LAN and internet](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/network/remote-access-via-lan-and-internet.md): local remote access and external TV access
- [Network settings in VIOSO](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/network/network-settings-in-vioso.md)
- [Camera](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/camera.md)
- [Webcams](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/camera/webcams.md)
- [VIOSO Camera kits](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/camera/vioso-camera-kits.md)
- [Configuring Daheng Cameras](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/camera/vioso-camera-kits/configuring-daheng-cameras.md): Calibration kits delivered since 2023/11
- [Configuring HIK Vision Cameras](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/camera/vioso-camera-kits/configuring-hik-vision-cameras.md): Calibration kits delivered since 2021 (discontinued in 2024)
- [Configuring IDS Imaging Cameras](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/camera/vioso-camera-kits/configuring-ids-imaging-cameras.md): Legacy calibration kits, delivered until 2022
- [SLR Cameras via USB connection](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/camera/slr-cameras-via-usb-connection.md): Supported via third-party application "Sparko Cam"
- [Other IP-cameras (IP, cctv etc)](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/camera/other-ip-cameras-ip-cctv-etc.md)
- [Projectors](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/projectors.md): How to evaluate and configure projectors to improve blending quality
- [Blacklevel explained](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/projectors/blacklevel-explained.md)
- [Deploy VIOSO](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/deployment.md)
- [Licensing](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/deployment/licensing.md)
- [License information](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/deployment/licensing/license-information.md): Need information about the activation or maintenance status of a license? Or retrieve a license key? There are several ways to access these information.
- [Demo License](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/deployment/licensing/demo-license.md): If you want to test VIOSO 6, a demo license is required. It’s easy to create one.
- [License Activation](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/deployment/licensing/license-activation.md): Before using the software, an acitvation key needs to be activated. This works best if the PC is connected to the internet.
- [License Transfer](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/deployment/licensing/license-transfer.md): Activated licenses can be moved easily between PCs. There is no limit how often a license is moved. Follow these steps to transfer an activated license from one PC to another.
- [Maintenance](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/deployment/licensing/maintenance.md): All about software maintenance and updates
- [First Init & Autostart](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/deployment/first-init-and-autostart.md): Network & Licensing
- [Updating VIOSO](https://docs.vioso.com/preparation/deployment/updating-vioso.md)