Stop Client from auto-starting in Linux

On systems with limited resources, or that just do not want the cient to start automatically, here are the steps. Stop client from auto-starting in both admin and user account: sudo mv /home/user/.config/autostart/evc.desktop /home/user/.config/autostart/evc.desktop.bak && sudo mv /home/admin/.config/autostart/evc.desktop /home/admin/.config/autostart/evc.desktop.bak Stop client from auto-starting in both admin and user account seperately: Admin: sudo mv /home/user/.config/autostart/evc.desktop /home/user/.config/autostart/evc.desktop.bak… Continue reading Stop Client from auto-starting in Linux

Update Ubuntu Linux Software Using Command Line

Installing updates via Terminal The commands are as follows: apt update: Update is used to resynchronize the package index files from their sources on Ubuntu Linux via the Internet.apt upgrade: Upgrade is used to install the newest versions of all packages currently installed on the Ubuntu system. To update software list for Ubuntu First, open… Continue reading Update Ubuntu Linux Software Using Command Line

ExacqVision stance on Operating System updates

The official stance of ExacqVision regarding security updates and auto-updates is they are off by default, because there is the potential risk of the NVR being rebooted during the update process which can stop video recording, so please plan accordingly!!! ExacqVision cannot control the integrity of security patches or operating systems updates; therefore these off… Continue reading ExacqVision stance on Operating System updates

Missing ePlayer shortcut on Linux

Description The ePlayer shortcut is missing from the menu. The player is still there and can be launched from the command line <br> Version Introduced 7.9.20 <br> Platform Linux <br> Steps to reproduce Install client deb <br> Expected result ePlayer shortcut under Exacq menu <br> Actual result Only client shortcut under Exacq manu <br> Work… Continue reading Missing ePlayer shortcut on Linux

Product Security Advisory – CVE-2021-3156

OverviewUbuntu recently announced security vulnerabilities that impact the exacqVision Network Video Recorder versions which use the Ubuntu Linux operating system. These affect a built-in Linux application called “Sudo” which controls the provisioning of super user (administrator) access to the operating system which, under certain circumstances, could be leveraged by an attacker to achieve unauthorized privilege… Continue reading Product Security Advisory – CVE-2021-3156

Frequent Restarts on Linux Systems Archiving over Slow Network

Linux-based exacqVision servers could reboot frequently in certain conditions: Linux operating systemActive hardware monitoringArchiving over a slow network (WAN or other network with limited resources) This issue was fixed in version 6.3.33.65575, and it is available in public release 6.4. To work around this issue in affected versions, complete the following steps to configure an… Continue reading Frequent Restarts on Linux Systems Archiving over Slow Network

Video Displayed in Only One Video Window in Multi-window Layout in Linux (OpenGL Issue)

An old exacqVision system with Supermicro C2 installed has been seen to display video in only one of 16 video panels in 4×4 mode. Changing the VGA Acceleration mode from Auto to None resolved the issue.

Archiving Stalls on Linux-based exacqVision Systems

Archiving from a Linux-based exacqVision system over a wide-area network (WAN) can stall in a Writing Files status for over an hour. If you believe a system is affected, verify the following conditions and symptoms: Linux kernel version 3.0 or later. Previous versions are not believed to be affected. (To determine the kernel version, run uname… Continue reading Archiving Stalls on Linux-based exacqVision Systems

Enabling Onboard Keyboard in exacqVision Ubuntu 10.04 and 12.04 Images

In 2013, the exacqVision Ubuntu 10.04 image was rebuilt, and the onboard keyboard configuration was not in included in the rebuild. Affected images can be easily identified by the Exacq wallpaper displayed on the Desktop. Also, because of an issue with onboard packages found in the Ubuntu repository, the onscreen keyboard was not included in… Continue reading Enabling Onboard Keyboard in exacqVision Ubuntu 10.04 and 12.04 Images

Long-duration Archive Operations Delay or Stall Other Server Operations in Linux

Symptoms When you configure archiving in a slow network environment or archive very large files, other server operations can be delayed or stalled. This can happen in any of the following situations: Archiving files over 1GB (the larger the file, the longer the delay)Archiving across a 10 Mbps connection or similar slow connectionArchiving through a… Continue reading Long-duration Archive Operations Delay or Stall Other Server Operations in Linux