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    Help me design / build a BI server and cams

    I am an IT Tech for a smaller municipality and we are wanting to replace our current public safety facility 8 yr old ExaqVision camera system with BI. Can you help me with specs on a pre-built server and cams to fit our needs. Here is some info and specs I know of 20 cameras total. 17 outdoor...
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    Blue Iris or a different VMS system?

    The company I work for is looking at upgrading our security camera system as our current one is about 10 yrs old. We have 20 cameras for gates and entrances that are displayed on a larger display to be viewed and monitored my security as needed. We also need video retention for 30 days. We...
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    Need help with finding best affordable NVR and camera package

    Thank you. I guess I kind of knew the answer from reading the forums here and I need to stop trying to compromise with a out of the box solution. I really didn't want another project to learn but if it will get me stability and a piece of mind then it will be worth it. It looks like BI will do...
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    Need help with finding best affordable NVR and camera package

    Hey all, I am sure you have heard this all before but I need some help trying to find an affordable and user friendly NVR and cam package for home use. I just tried a Amcrest NV4108E and I am returning it because the user interface is a total POS and not at all friendly. I am a network...
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    Can I record on motion 24/7 and set email alerts on schedule?

    I have a new HIKVDS9616NII88TB that I have setup to record only on motion 24/7, but I also want it to send emails on motion only during certain evening hours. So again it is currently setup to record on motion all the time and i only want email alerts during after hours, is this possible to have...
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