How to Install Zoneminder on Windows 11

Zoneminder is an open-source surveillance camera software that allows you to monitor and record multiple cameras. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Zoneminder on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before starting with the installation process, you need to have the following requirements:

• A Windows 11 computer with administrative privileges
• An internet connection
• A web browser
• A minimum of 4GB RAM
• At least 20GB free disk space

Step 1: Install Ubuntu 20.04 in Windows 11

Zoneminder is not natively supported on Windows 11. So, we need to install Ubuntu 20.04 WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) on our Windows 11 computer.

Follow these steps to install Ubuntu 20.04:

1. Click on the Start button and search for Windows Features on the search bar. Click on the Turn Windows features on or off option.
2. Scroll down and find the Windows Subsystem for Linux option. Check the box associated with it.
3. Click on the OK button and wait for the installation process to complete.
4. Once the installation is finished, restart your computer.
5. After restarting, click on the Start button and search for Microsoft Store.
6. In the Microsoft Store, search for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and click on Install.
7. After installing Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, launch it from the Start menu.

Step 2: Install Zoneminder in Ubuntu 20.04

Once you have Ubuntu 20.04 installed on your Windows 11 computer, you can start the installation process for Zoneminder. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Open the Ubuntu terminal by searching for Terminal in the search bar.

2. Run the following command to update the Ubuntu 20.04 package list:

   sudo apt-get update
   

3. Then, run the following command to install Zoneminder:

   sudo apt-get install zoneminder
   

4. During the installation process, it will prompt you to set up a password for the MySQL database. Enter a secure password and confirm it.

5. After the installation is complete, run the following command to start the Zoneminder service:

   sudo service zoneminder start
   

6. Now, open a web browser and type in the following URL to access the Zoneminder web interface: http://localhost/zm/.

7. You will see the Zoneminder login page, enter the default username and password (username: admin, password: admin).

8. Once you are logged in, you can start adding cameras to monitor.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Zoneminder on Windows 11 using Ubuntu 20.04 WSL. By following these steps, you can easily set up a surveillance system on your Windows 11 computer using Zoneminder.

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