home security system - unraid storage

[chuga]

Hi - not sure where to post this so apologies if it needs to be moved.

 

I  have started to look into getting a few security cameras outside and would like to be able to use my Unraid server to store the videos versus a paid cloud solution.   I am looking for some advice on a few things..

--I have read that there could be issues with security cameras always keeping the dives spinning/writing.   I have a spare 120gb ssd- could I just put this in and have the cameras write to it?  I do not care much about having the data backed up.

--what software systems are recommended ?  I have read on others setting up 'blue iris' as a windows VM.   Are there other recommendations on the best software solution compatible with Unraid?

-and finally- not very unraid specific, but are there security camera recommendations that would be compatible with the unraid hardware solution ?  I assume cameras such as Ring have propriety solution and you are stuck with the cloud.

 

thanks!

[ConnerVT]

I'm no expert, but I did watch some videos from SpaceinvaderOne that addressed all three of your questions.  May be a good place to start.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Alvt8nkdlqg

[chuga]

thanks for the link - it is quite informative.   A bit out of date (I see blue Iris is available now via docker). But still helpful-  thanks

[ConnerVT]

Yeah, from 2019.  Damn technology - Keeps on getting updated. 

 

Figured it would give you a place to start.  Glad to help.