Hikvision cameras , can i use Virtual machine

[mirror51 0]

Hi,

 

This is my first post here

 

I want to setup cameras in my home.

 

I want to know that do i really need to buy NVR or i can use Virtual machine and install some software in it.

 

I have ubuntu Server at my home 8GB RAM quad core and macmini with 16GB RAM and Vmware ESxi with virtual machines

 

 

I need two things

 

 

1. All cameras record data to hard drive attached to ubuntu server with (NFS or samba etc) . i want to upload all footage

 

2. I should be able to see the footage on separate screen / monitor sitting beside my TV or maybe on TV

 

 

Is it possible

[almelst 1]

You can use IP cameras and set NAS as storage media. NAS can be set on your server.

Install video management software on your PC and , voila, you have a video surveillance system. Connect your TV to PC as secondary monitor.