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I just bought the latest version of BI and a new BI server with Win10 Home installed. Any issues reported with the latest version of BI running under Win11? Just trying to decide if upgrading to Win11 is worth the effort. Since I am starting from ground zero it would be the perfect time to get...

Yeah I understand a laptop won't cut it for the BI server. I was kinda replying to Tony R above. I misunderstood and thought he was talking about the OS install where I might be able to upgrade my personal surfing laptop from Win7 to Win10 using the MS media creation tool. I am actually looking...

The laptop is a Toshiba Satellite S855 with i7=3610QM@2.30GHz running Win7

Thanx. I ppreciate your input.

Thanx

Is one better than the other?

Should a product key for the OS be provided with the computer when purchased off eBay? Or is a product key even needed when using the MS media creation tool? I'ma'thinkin before the tool is downloaded, MS checks the OS version installed and halts if an earlier version (Win7) is used. In other...

I am at the last step where I need a BI server for my system. I am looking at eBay for Dell computers and was wondering about Win10 install. I want a SSD for the Win10 boot drive and I have seen several at good prices but without a SSD. I was thinking it may be a good deal to just buy my own SSD...

I am about burned out for tonight. Us old guys need our beauty sleep. :rolleyes: I want to thank everyone that pitched in this evening. It has been enlightening. I will be back when I am fresher and more focused. Thanks again. :clap: :sleepy:

Ambient light is going to be non existent. Out in the middle of nowhere with nobody anywhere close by. Moonlight and stars is about it.

What is the realistic field of view from the 2mp starlight referenced above? Trying to envision placement. I have an older desktop tower computer running Win XP I could possibly use. Would have to look into hardware installed. It has a wokstation system board, 8GB ram, and 500 GB (I think) hard...

One PTZ camera could replace 3 or 4 stationary cameras? How is the image? Do any have a built in mic for front door greetings? Maybe I should rethink things. Dang. Just when I felt I had part of this nailed down. :banghead:

Your analysis of the 2MP is the reason I was considering them. I read on here somewhere exactly what you said about clean images. What good is a system if the images are not clean. PTZ is probably not going to happen at least not to start. Money and power draw seem excessive for my needs. If I...

After reading the WIKI as much as I could absorb I was thinking using the Starlight 2MP varifocal exclusively and just strategically placing them for coverage versus PTZ cameras to cover the area. I like the idea of the large sensor over image sharpness. I want smooth video not a jumpy dropout...

Cabin is off grid. No internet at this time but hope to get it installed. I was not planning on remote access. I am probably the only person west of the Mississippi that doesn't have a cell phone. :D

Well, probably at least one camera on the front door to identify. So how do the SD cards work? Constantly record the stream until full and then continues by overwriting? I am totally clueless how these things work. I am a retired IT tech so I know enough electronics to be dangerous. :)

I am just looking to be able to view the immediate area around my cabin in real time. I am in a remote area, built into a hill with very limited outside access ( few windows) and want to be able to monitor around the building without physically going outside. Probably no more than 4-6 cameras...

If I contact Andy directly can he assist in configuring a system or should I pick the forum members brains. My requirements are going to be simple.

I don't doubt he is a professional one bit from all the posts here. I am more concerned about issues out of his control. Like the supply line and shipping catastrophes we are currently experiencing here in the US. I mean they are talking about 60 container ships anchored off the Cali coast and...

Andy, If I were to place an order in the very near future what type of guarantee is there I would receive product in a timely manner? In other words, what are the problems if any you are experiencing with the supply and shipping of your product. ---Greg

They want you dead.

I've been around 66 years, so I have much experience with bad influences. Matter of fact, I've been accused of that a few times myself. :rolleyes:

That's what I was thinking too. Since I was getting some excellent feedback here I wanted to ask though. Southern Yankee, I have the post with your "standard welcome to the forum message" cut and pasted into a document for future use. Thanks much.

When I'm ready for everyone's advice do you think it better to post in this thread or start a new thread in the "camera installation question" section?

:wave: This just an intro at this point . I am researching and attempting to understand before asking questions. There is just so much info available here I am getting a little turned around. I don't want to be totally clueless. :drool: