CentOS - Feb 2013 - OT - 'IP' Security and Capturing Software

Hi

After returning from a trip to discover the delights on being burgled i wonder
if anyone has any experience of IP security camera(s) and software that can
constantly record the stream?

I have infrastructure that could store a few TB's of video data which should
be plenty for a few weeks worth of recording thats attached to a CentOS 6 box.

This would be purely for after the event viewing and in no way a preventative
measure

Anyone have any ideas?

thanks

Tom Brown wrote:
> Hi
>
> After returning from a trip to discover the delights on being burgled i
> wonder if anyone has any experience of IP security camera(s) and software
> that can constantly record the stream?
>
> I have infrastructure that could store a few TB's of video data which
> should be plenty for a few weeks worth of recording thats attached to a
> CentOS 6 box.
>
> This would be purely for after the event viewing and in no way a
> preventative measure
>
> Anyone have any ideas?
motion. It's in the std. repos. We use it constantly. Got it configured to
send out emails with pointers to the video of moving pictures.

     mark

On 26/02/13 04:33, Tom Brown wrote:
> Hi
>
> After returning from a trip to discover the delights on being burgled i
wonder if anyone has any experience of IP security camera(s) and software that
can constantly record the stream?
>
> I have infrastructure that could store a few TB's of video data which
should be plenty for a few weeks worth of recording thats attached to a CentOS 6
box.
>
> This would be purely for after the event viewing and in no way a
preventative measure
>
> Anyone have any ideas?
>
> thanks
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I was contemplating setting up such a system then my neighbour informed 
me it was a bad idea.  So I got curious and asked him why getting 
evidence of a crime is a bad idea.  He reckoned that for a man with his 
temperament (he is quick to anger and is rather well built), he would 
end up in a maximum security joint for sure.  I ended up siding with him 
in that it would be better to invest in a monitored security system and 
ensure there are enough signs around the premises to alert any personnel 
in the B&E business to stay out!

Below excerpt taken from [0]:

    Data shows that homes with monitored security systems are up to
    three times less likely to be broken into than homes without them.
    If you have a security system, be sure to:

      * Install the stickers and signs, so you can let the would-be
        burglar know your home won't be an easy target.
      * Test your system often to make sure it is working properly.
        Security equipment manufacturers recommend testing your system
        at least once per month.
      * Keep your key holders list updated, so you can be easily
        contacted in the event of a break-in.

    All of these things can help you prevent a burglary from happening
    to your home. Benjamin Franklin once said, *"An ounce of prevention
    is worth a pound of cure."*  This rings true when it comes to
    keeping your home safe and secure.



That's my $0.02.

[0] - http://preview.tinyurl.com/bhpgpbz