| ZoneMinder | |
| Released: | [1] |
| Programming Language: | C++, Perl and PHP |
| Operating System: | Linux, FreeBSD |
| Language: | Multilingual |
| Genre: | Surveillance |
| License: | GPL |
ZoneMinder is a free, open-source software application for monitoring via closed-circuit television - developed to run under Linux and FreeBSD and released under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL).
Users control ZoneMinder via a web-based interface. The application can use standard cameras (via a capture card, USB, FireWire etc.) or IP-based camera devices.[2] The software allows three modes of operation:[3]
The application supports multiple cameras, reviewable simultaneously. Recording starts when the application detects changes between camera frames; one can select zones within field of view that the software will ignore.[4] ZoneMinder supports cameras compatible with ONVIF standard.[5] However, relative difficulty of configuration is - along with limited support for other languages than English - counted among ZoneMinder's weak points.[3] This is underlined by lack of straightforward documentation.[6] Filip Palian reported in 2008 that ZoneMinder contained security loopholes allowing unauthorized remote control of cameras, basic authentication (for example, .htaccess on Apache) should circumvent such issues.[7]
Ubuntu deb package manager
ZoneMinder On Ubuntu
Standalone GUI interface written in Qt
Virtual Appliance for VMware
Virtual Appliance Template for VMware (including ZoneMinder 1.25.0/Ubuntu 12.04.1)