Bluecherry is an open source DVR/NVR software for Linux. It is designed to be used with Bluecherry hardware, but can also be used with other hardware as well. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Bluecherry on Ubuntu Server.
Before you start, here are some prerequisites:
To install Bluecherry, we will be using a script that automates the installation process. Open the terminal and run the following command to download the script:
wget https://dl.bluecherrydvr.com/scripts/install_bluecherry.sh
Next, we need to make the script executable. Run the following command:
chmod +x install_bluecherry.sh
Now we can run the installation script. Run the following command:
sudo ./install_bluecherry.sh
This will start the installation process. The script will automatically download and install all the required dependencies and packages.
Once the installation is complete, we need to configure Bluecherry. Run the following command to launch the configuration tool:
sudo bluecherry-config
This will launch the configuration tool. In this tool, you need to configure your Bluecherry settings such as input devices (such as cameras), output devices (such as monitors), and network settings.
Once you have configured your settings, save the changes and exit the configuration tool.
To start Bluecherry, run the following command:
sudo service bluecherry start
This will start the Bluecherry service.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Bluecherry on Ubuntu Server. Bluecherry is a powerful open source DVR/NVR software that can be used with a wide range of hardware. By following these steps, you should now have a working installation of Bluecherry on your Ubuntu Server.
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