I need to migrate a server off windows and I’m looking at fedora or proxmox. But there’s a couple things I need to plan out first.

First, they have blue iris. It looks like frigate will serve their needs just fine but the docs say I need some type of hardware for object detection. This system doesn’t need object detection. It’s mostly for shoplifters or challenging bogus credit card fraud clams. Do I really need a detector of some sort for frigate?

Second, we are looking at moving the stores music to play off the server too. They have all the original CDs they want to use so we can rip those but controlling it is odd. I want a web interface they can use their phones to control. Jellyfin isn’t a great fit here because I don’t think it has local audio output support. It’s more for streaming the media to other devices. The amp will connect to the server on the rack. What apps are out there that can do this?

  • JustARegularNerd@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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    1 month ago

    I need to migrate a server off Windows

    Why is this? I think we’re missing a step here. Especially in the self hosted community, it’s safe to say we are all very pro Linux, but it’s not an automatic benefit for every possible use case. Why is the business seeking to move off Windows Server and why do they care about this?

    I’m only a level two tech with not a wealth of experience, but deviating from industry standard tools like Windows Server is setting off alarm bells because:

    • No professional would do this unless there was a very niche purpose or requirement
    • Is the business trying to cheap out on a Windows Server license? If so, as a tech it immediately brings their operations and priorities into question
    • How will the server be managed long term? If you’re not the one doing it, it’s going to require specialised technicians that are experienced with Linux, which is going to be more expensive
    • Not being a professional setup, how do you plan to address security concerns and protecting the server? Will there be any intrusion detection or prevention?
    • This breaks the principle of least astonishment

    If a tech was called in to look at why the CCTV isn’t working, or the music not playing, the place they call is going to send out a level 2+ tech, and they’re expected to know Windows Server and figure out third party applications on that server (or find their support line for further information). That tech is not going to expect a Linux server, and they’re going to rightfully walk the fuck away from that, and tell the business to call a Linux technician, which are way less common, probably remote only and more expensive.

    • muusemuuse@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
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      1 month ago

      It primary purpose is to drive security cameras. it’s proven to be an enormous unreliable pain in the ass that bogs down when running windows over time and theres nothing windows does better that this is involved in so I’m pulling the plug on that.

      Its not running windows server, just win11 pro. and its doing it really. there is zero reason for it to be as slow as it is.

      I already have a few local techs that know linux that can step in if something happens to me.

      Also, I have long term concerns about windows considering what MS is doing with AI and the regime we are currently under and I’d like to insulate them from as much of that fallout as possible.