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    What camera for monitoring front of server racks

    I honestly don't get the reason for dishing on the guys running this data center. Why random people get off stating that people don't know what they are doing, don't use server monitoring tools, and making fun of them for wanting to see the front panels of the servers. It was just a request...
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    What camera for monitoring front of server racks

    Belt and suspenders. Engineering wants the ability to see server front panels. I'm just assisting with that
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    What camera for monitoring front of server racks

    Lol, not DOT. We are just using local geographic names for servers
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    What camera for monitoring front of server racks

    We purchased 2 Loryta 4mp cameras, one 2.8 and a 3.6. The level of detail is way more than required, can even read labeling on the servers! Going to experiment with rotating the lens on the 3.6 by 90 degrees to see if we can get full height view of the rack while still getting adequate width...
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    What camera for monitoring front of server racks

    Thank you all for the input. Based on everyone's feedback, I ran a test with an existing 4mp camera and it looks like that provides adequate resolution. I ordered 2.8 and 3.6 cameras and will see which works best. I'll try to remember to post the results.
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    What camera for monitoring front of server racks

    Here's the situation. We want to monitor the front of 3 full height server racks to keep an eye for warning lights. Camera will be roughly 65" from the racks. From that distance, we'd like to see 72" wide and 76" tall. I'm sure there is a way to calculate what lens would work best, but its...
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    Mini dome camera for closet

    I need a mini dome camera for wall or ceiling mount in a closet used to store some secured valuables (something unobtrusive, perhaps even a recessed camera if that's an option). We had a camera disguised in a box, but its time to replace that. Any suggestions? Must be POE, of course.
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    How to update Deepstack

    I've been running Deepstack with BlueIris for a month or so and have found it to be very effective. Does Deepstack or BI download DS updates on its own, or is there a process I should be going through myself?
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    Clobbered BI UI settings

    I would go into Chrome settings, privacy and clear out the site data for the UI3 address. I haven't done it with UI3, but I think that's a good first step. If you can't figure that out, Goggle ("clear chrome data for one site") will lead the way.
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    Can't access BI UI3 except from the PC BI is running on **SOLVED

    Never mind, I meant to say I thought Windows Defender was off. Its shows as off in taskbar warning, but when I dug into settings it was turned on for inside my private domain. Thanks to everyone for the help, Stupid me, stupid me, stupid me...
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    Can't access BI UI3 except from the PC BI is running on **SOLVED

    I have Windows Defender Firewall turned off... And I've tried disabling antivirus, doesn't make a difference.
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    Can't access BI UI3 except from the PC BI is running on **SOLVED

    Yes, I am using the correct local URL. I do not get the login screen, it just doesn't respond. I have tried from a few Windows desktops and my phone. I am thinking its a network issue, but can't figure out where else to look. The URL works fine from the BI desktop. Everything is on the same...
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    Can't access BI UI3 except from the PC BI is running on **SOLVED

    Long time BI user and I recently setup a new install in my office. It was working fine for a few weeks, but recently it won't allow access to UI3 from within the office LAN except for the desktop that BI is running on. I've exhausted my diagnostic options and cannot track it down. I can ping...
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    Odd schedule question

    We've got a old grandfather clock that's been malfunctioning. The repair person has asked us to record it on the hour for a few days. I have a spare camera (plenty of old ones :rolleyes:), so I'm thinking I would have to override the camera's global schedule and paint in 5 minutes before to 5...
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    Edge Vector vs Simple for motion

    I've been playing with motion for a camera that I use motion between zones to trigger alerts. This is by my front door, and the camera is fairly close to the objects (20-30 feet), so with 3 zones defined cars typically are longer than any zone is wide. I think this makes edge vector less...
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    5.2.6 - April 22, 2020 - You can now skip updates until changes have been validated as stable by those on the more-frequent update track

    We pay small dollars to get a powerful software app; granted, if you stay on the latest version you will have to handle some bumps in the road and you will be assisting with finding bugs. Personally, for me the value that BI provides relative to its cost is high. So I'm a happy camper. I just...
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    mini bullet, low light, POE recommendation?

    I want to install a second camera by my front door behind an interior window. It provides a clear line of sight, and while I'm aware that mounting inside isn't ideal its my only option. I've tested with an old Amcrest camera and the location works, no issue with reflections (won't use camera IR...
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    Test run through motion detector crashes

    Yes, I've stayed on 5.2.7.12 as its listed as the latest stable version. I can live without using the test motion function until its fixed. Product is working great, and I recently made huge progress using the zone motion function.
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    Test run through motion detector crashes

    I'm running BI 5.2.7.12 and recently went to adjust some motion settings by screening out some leaves on a tree. When I turn on the test run through motion option in the UI, if I open a clip the UI randomly crashes more times than not when it tries to play the clip. I've been using BI for many...
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    Cancel Shadows deprecated

    I noticed that the Cancel Shadows feature is listed as deprecated. Anyone know what it was replaced or outdated by?
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    5.2.6 - April 22, 2020 - You can now skip updates until changes have been validated as stable by those on the more-frequent update track

    Somehow you missed my point. This is a well needed feature, but I won't get access until there is a stable release identified after 5.2.6. I'll just sit back and keep an eye on the board for the members to label a newer version as stable. If I've learned anything over the past 10 years here...
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    5.2.6 - April 22, 2020 - You can now skip updates until changes have been validated as stable by those on the more-frequent update track

    Yes, but I believe that release doesn't include the new stabile updates only feature
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    5.2.6 - April 22, 2020 - You can now skip updates until changes have been validated as stable by those on the more-frequent update track

    One question, I am well back in updates (typically many months), so is the 5.2.6 version considered "stable" so I can upgrade and make use of this valuable new feature?
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    Error: DBCompact could not obtain exclusive DB access (object:clips)

    I keep seeing this message in my log file (running 5.0.6.7 x64). I've tried manually compacting, rebuild, even deleted the database folder and had it rebuild. Should I just ignore, or is this somethign I need to track down? I use windows defender, and it excludes all the BI directories on...
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    V5

    BI5 does use the same backup, plus when I ran setup it also created a backup. But better safe than sorry.
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    V5

    I did not disable BI4. I did turn off BI running as a service and then close it (and backed up settings). Other than that I just relied on the BI5 setup program
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    V5

    I literally did this an hour ago. It went smoothly, only thing I had to do was import settings after the upgrade and reenter my license key (which is not the same as your maintenance key, as I learned when I tried to enter that). And turn on run as a service on the start-up tab under settings...
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    Advanced Installer

    I'm confused, for those if us that have not upgraded from version 4 yet, does this alter the upgrade process?
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