How to Install Zoneminder on OpenSUSE Latest

Zoneminder is an open-source video surveillance system that allows you to monitor your home or office using cameras. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Zoneminder on OpenSUSE Latest using the command line.

Prerequisites

Before we start, please make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A machine running OpenSUSE Latest with root access.
• A stable internet connection.

Step 1 - Add Zoneminder Repository to OpenSUSE

To install Zoneminder, first, you need to add the Zoneminder repository to your OpenSUSE system.

1. Open the terminal on your OpenSUSE system.
2. Run the following command as root to add the Zoneminder repository:

zypper ar -t rpm-md https://zmrepo.zoneminder.com/openSUSE/15.2 zoneminder

Step 2 - Install Zoneminder

After adding the Zoneminder repository, you can now install Zoneminder on your OpenSUSE system.

1. Run the following command to refresh the package cache:

zypper refresh

2. Install Zoneminder by executing the following command:

zypper install zoneminder

3. During the installation, you will be prompted to install some required dependencies. Type "y" and hit Enter to proceed with the installation.

Step 3 - Configure Zoneminder

After the installation of Zoneminder is complete, you need to configure it so that it can run smoothly. Please follow the steps below for Zoneminder configuration:

1. Start the Zoneminder service by running the following command:

systemctl start zoneminder

2. Set the Zoneminder service to start at boot time:

systemctl enable zoneminder

3. Open the Zoneminder configuration file by running the following command:

vi /etc/sysconfig/zoneminder

4. Uncomment the "ZM_SERVER_USER" and "ZM_SERVER_GROUP" lines by removing the "#" sign, and set both to "wwwrun":

ZM_SERVER_USER=wwwrun
ZM_SERVER_GROUP=wwwrun

5. Save and exit the file by pressing "Esc" key and typing ":wq" and pressing Enter.

Step 4 - Access Zoneminder Web Interface

After completing the configuration, you can access the Zoneminder web interface by following the steps below:

1. Open your web browser and go to "http://localhost/zm" to access the Zoneminder web interface.
2. The first time you access the Zoneminder interface, you will be prompted to create a new user. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new user with administrative privileges.
3. Once the user is created, you can log in to the Zoneminder interface using the username and password you just created.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Zoneminder on OpenSUSE Latest, and now you can start building your own video surveillance system.

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