Elecard Boro Service & Boro Solution comparison
Elecard solution for video streams monitoring and measurement of QoS and QoE parameters is a client-server application consisting of 2 parts: a software Boro probe and a Boro server designed to collect and process statistics. It is available in two options depending on your project requirements:
- Elecard Boro Service — cloud service subscription using Elecard server for statistics aggregation and display.
- Elecard Boro Solution — stand-alone solution comprising server and probes to be installed within the local network.
The following table describes differences between Elecard Boro Service and Elecard Boro Solution.
Main information
| Features | Elecard Boro Service | Elecard Boro Solution |
Licensing type | Online service with recurring payment for the number of monitored streams’ connections | Permanent license for the product that includes local server and unlimited number of probes |
Boro-probes | User installs Boro probes at monitoring points | User installs Boro probes at monitoring points |
Boro server | Statistical data from the probes is sent to the Elecard cloud server for collection, processing and storage: https://boro.elecard.com | User purchases Boro server to install it on his own network as well as probes and carries out monitoring completely independently of Elecard. All data is processed and stored locally, and Internet access is required during server deployment only |
Boro server administration | Elecard is responsible for the updates, back up and administration of Boro server | The product is hosted and administered entirely by the User |
Pricing and licensing
| Features | Elecard Boro Service | Elecard Boro Solution |
Payment type | Monthly, quarterly or annual payment | One-time payment for a permanent license |
Price calculation | The price is calculated based on the number of connections at all monitoring points*. From $175 for 25 connections | Solution price depends on the technical specifications of the project and is calculated according to the price list, taking into account the number of connections |
License extension | Possibility to top up the account balance and change the number of connections as required | License extension is available for additional price |
Backup | Elecard provides backup of the Boro server | Backup license is available for additional price |
Updates and Upgrades | Updates and upgrades are available as the new version is released | Product license includes 1 year warranty, i.e. patches, updates and consultations on the basic software usage are available free of charge for 1 year and thereafter for additional price. Upgrade is available for additional price |
Purchasing hardware for Boro probe | User purchases the hardware for the probe independently. Elecard technical support can help you choose the optimal platform for your needs | User purchases the hardware for the probe independently. Elecard technical support can help you choose the optimal platform for your needs |
Purchasing hardware for Boro server | Not required | User purchases the hardware for the server independently. Elecard technical support can help you choose the optimal platform for your needs |
* The price is calculated based on the number of connections. For the price calculation “connection” means
- IPTV: one program in a transport stream generates one data stream transferred to the server, i.e. one connection.
- OTT services in the “All Renditions” analysis mode:
- HLS: one Variant Stream generates one data stream, i.e. one connection;
- DASH: one Video Representation generates one data stream, i.e. one connection.
- OTT services in the “Player” analysis mode: one OTT service generates one data stream, i.e. one connection. (In the “Player” mode, the probe analyzes a Variant Stream and takes the highest bitrate allowed by the network bandwidth at this time, as in HLS media players).
Product installation
| Features | Elecard Boro Service | Elecard Boro Solution |
Time reqiured to run first analysis | Quick start: only 10-30 minutes to deploy the probe and start monitoring | From two hours if necessary hardware is available |
Server installation | Not required. User needs to register an account on boro.elecard.com | It is required to select the hardware, install the particular Linux distribution, and then install the Elecard Boro Solution Server software. Next certificates and keys must be obtained from the Boro team (licensing). Network configuration may be required |
Probe installation | Installation and launch of the probe do not require special skills and do not take a long time. Network configuration may be required | Installation and launch of the probe do not require special skills and do not take a long time. Network configuration may be required |
Technical support when starting monitoring | Usually not required. QuickStart Manual is available | It is possible to install the product with the assistance of Elecard technical specialists. Elecard Boro Solution User Guide is available. Elecard technical support may need to interact with the User's network administrator |
Product settings, features and tools
| Features | Elecard Boro Service | Elecard Boro Solution |
Custom logo | n/a | Available if required |
Custom domain name | n/a | Available |
API for managing and receiving data | n/a | JSON RPC API. More information in the User Guide |
Integration with DataMiner | n/a | Available. Requests for developing the functionality of the DM connector are accepted |
Guest mode - Read acces to any project without registration | n/a | Available. More information in the User Guide |
Availability fo access categories with different rights | n/a | Administrator, Engineer, Operator, Viewer, Guest. |
Single Sign-On (SSO) | Available | Available |
User access to specific probes | Available | Available |
Data storage depth | 14 days | Set by the server administrator during software installation |
Uploading KPI reports to ftp/sftp | n/a | Available |
Access to data | From anywhere via the Internet | Access to data is regulated by the server administrator |
Security & Safety
| Features | Elecard Boro Service | Elecard Boro Solution |
SSL-protocol | Necessarily | Optional (recommended) |
Application of SELinux and FirewallD technologies | Available | Available when installed in the recommended OS |
Timely software updates (including operating system) | Available | The issue is resolved on the User's side |
Protection against DDoS attacks | Available | The issue is resolved on the User's side |
Service availability | Server backup 24/7 | Elecard offers a recommended solution |
Data Security | Periodic automatic backups | It is possible to configure periodic backups |
Monitoring | Service availability monitoring 24/7 with automatic notifications to the support team | The issue is resolved on the User's side |
Financial costs
Elecard Boro Service and Elecard Boro Solution have different licensing models, so each version of the product requires different financial costs for usage. Below are the costs from the end user's perspective.
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