What IP cameras are supported by ExacqVision?

IP Camera Integration Database ExacqVision supports thousands of cameras from a large number of manufacturers. The IP Camera Integrations database provides a complete list of test records for supported camera models. Search by brand, model, or firmware version, and filter by camera feature. The following video describes how to use the database to its full… Continue reading What IP cameras are supported by ExacqVision?

Replacing or Adding a Hard Drive Using Windows

If you have replaced a failed/failing hard drive, or added an additional hard drive to your Windows system in a JBOD (non-RAID) configuration, the steps below will guide you through setting up the drive for recording using Windows OS tools. NOTE: It is best practice to make hardware changes with the system powered off.<br><br> <br>

iSCSI on Ubuntu

Retrieved From HowtoForge <br> Setting Up The Initiator Install the initiator: sudo apt-get install open-iscsi <br> Next we open /etc/iscsi/iscsid.conf… sudo nano /etc/iscsi/iscsid.conf … and set node.startup to automatic: <br> Then we restart the initiator: sudo /etc/init.d/open-iscsi restart <br> Now we connect to the target (server2) and check what storage devices it has to offer:… Continue reading iSCSI on Ubuntu

Determining Network Connection Speed

Depending on the model of Exacq NVR, or optional upgrades selected, your system may offer network interfaces with varying maximum data speeds. If you build your own system, or if you connect to a network with slower infrastructure, you might not achieve the maximum stated performance. Commonly listed network interface speeds on Exacq NVRs NameMaximum… Continue reading Determining Network Connection Speed

Moving an eDVR Board in a Linux System

The following steps should be followed when moving the eDVR boards: In the exacqVision Client, save the system settings and note the serial number associated with the eDVR boards in the tree order by clicking on the board icons in the Configuration tree.Shut down the system.Unscrew the boards from the existing mounting. Do not disconnect… Continue reading Moving an eDVR Board in a Linux System

Removing an Unwanted “Orphaned” Drive From the Storage Page

Title Removing an Unwanted “Orphaned” Drive From the Storage Page Description  ExacqVision retains any drive which has ever been added to the NVR.  This can result in unwanted or “Orphaned” drives showing up on the Storage Page.  Removing these drives requires manual intervention.  Product  ExacqVision Server Solution Windows  Log into the operating system of the… Continue reading Removing an Unwanted “Orphaned” Drive From the Storage Page

AVI/Quicktime Codecs

The following table contains information about the recommended codecs when exporting video from the exacqVision Client or ePlayer to *.avi format for playback in Windows Media Player or *.mov format for playback in Quicktime on Windows or Mac platforms. In Windows and Linux, video exported in either *.avi or *.mov format can also be played… Continue reading AVI/Quicktime Codecs

Giving Domain Users Administrative Rights on Local Machine

Taken from: http://tinyapps.org/blog/windows/200910170715_give_domain_users_local_admin_rights.html <br> Giving domain users administrative rights on local machine On the local machine: Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management (be sure to run as an existing admin) > Local Users and Groups > Groups > Administrators > Add > Advanced > Find Now > double click the Active Directory user(s)… Continue reading Giving Domain Users Administrative Rights on Local Machine

Creating a Shutdown Hot Key in Linux

To create a shutdown hot key on a Linux ExacqVision system, complete the following steps: Ubuntu 20.04 & 18.04 These systems are already configured to use CTRL+ALT+DEL to pop up a dialogue with a shutdown option. Once the dialogue opens the system will shutdown if no further user interaction occurs. Ubuntu 16.04 and earlier This… Continue reading Creating a Shutdown Hot Key in Linux