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Introduction
This HOWTO describes setting up a dedicated linux server for security camera monitoring. The setup is based on Zoneminder. I don't cover using cameras connected to the server. My setup uses all IP network cameras.
Setting Up The Base Server
- Start with the base server setup for fedora 8.
Install Softwre
One quick yum line will get everything we need.
> yum install zoneminder
Configure Zoneminder
The apache config file for zoneminder doesn't allow connections from anyone. We want to allow connections so delete the line the info in the file says to delete.
> nano -w /etc/httpd/conf.d/zoneminder.conf
Next we need to setup the mysql database.
> mysql -p -u root mysql < /usr/share/zoneminder/db/zm_create.sql
> mysqladmin -p -u root reload
Now load up the zoneminder web page. Be sure to start the zoneminder service.
Conclusion
That's the complete setup. Be sure to read the documentation at the zoneminder website.
Comments
Lilly? — 12 January 2012, 22:09
I was really confused, and this answered all my qesutions.
Why all Linux programs are those wonderful commands that must be given some strange place. Quite ludicrous hustle. Why are not there for the program in place? . Is this the way to beat fraudulent scam company.
All camera control software for Linux is a detective produce language.
What no one will benefit from this.
Not about the car be purchased for viewing on the run.
If the car should be linux so it should turn the engine pistons and filed them that can drive. This method of commuting to work so when I run one day take months to prepare, and never head to work.
Nothing's ever easy. Using IP cameras makes some things easier. The trade off is more cpu performance is required. Setting up cameras in Zoneminder could take more time then installing the software.
Surely it can't be that easy
How do I initialize ZM? Do I have to start httpd or mysql first? How? Sorry for the noobish question. I am running a fresh Fedora 8 installation.
rcamp? — 23 January 2008, 07:56
hmmm. I monitor 4 cameras and run this server as a virtual machine. Zoneminder works as advertised and they provide the documentation you need to configure the software. Please if you don't see something here then let me know so I can add it.
Sorry to say ... but you have no clue what you are doing
