How to Install Kerberos.io on Ubuntu Server Latest
Kerberos.io is an open-source video surveillance software that uses artificial intelligence to detect and alert you of any suspicious activity. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Kerberos.io on Ubuntu Server Latest.
Prerequisites
Before you start with the installation, make sure your Ubuntu Server has the following:
- Access to the internet
- User account with sudo privileges
- Basic knowledge of the command-line interface
- Port 80 and 443 open
Step 1: Update the System
To avoid any software conflicts, update and upgrade the Ubuntu system to the latest version by running the following commands:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
Step 2: Install Apache and PHP
Kerberos.io requires Apache and PHP to work correctly. To install both packages, run the following command:
sudo apt install apache2 php libapache2-mod-php
Verify whether Apache is running by using the following command:
sudo systemctl status apache2.service
If Apache is running, you should get a status message like this:
apache2.service - The Apache HTTP Server
Loaded: loaded (/lib/systemd/system/apache2.service; enabled; vendor preset: enabled)
Step 3: Install Kerberos.io
Follow the steps below to install Kerberos.io on Ubuntu Server:
1. Download the required package
Download the latest package of Kerberos.io from the official website:
wget https://github.com/kerberos-io/kios/releases/download/v2.7.0-beta1/kerberosio-arm64-v2.7.0-beta1.tar
2. Unpack the package
Next, extract the downloaded package using the following command:
tar -xvf kerberosio-arm64-v2.7.0-beta1.tar
3. Move the extracted directory
Move the extracted directory to the /var/www directory:
sudo mv kerberos /var/www
4. Give the required permissions
Set the required permissions to the www-data user:
sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/kerberos
5. Create a symbolic link
Create a symbolic link from the kerberos directory to the Apache html directory:
sudo ln -s /var/www/kerberos /var/www/html/kerberos
Restart Apache for the changes to take effect:
sudo systemctl restart apache2.service
Step 4: Access the Kerberos.io Dashboard
You can now access the Kerberos.io web interface by opening a web browser and entering the following URL:
http://<server-ip-address>/kerberos
Replace <server-ip-address> with the IP address of your Ubuntu Server.
Conclusion
That's it! You have successfully installed Kerberos.io on Ubuntu Server Latest. Now you can use this powerful security software to monitor your home or office from anywhere.