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Server Side Software Architecture
Our server-side software is built on a standard LEMP stack consisting of: *
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Our server-side software is built on a standard <b>LEMP stack</b> consisting of:
<strong>Linux</strong>
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<strong>Nginx</strong>
<strong>MariaDB</strong>
<strong>PHP</strong>

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<b>Web Host</b>
Serves the PHP-based application and user interface
Powered by the Nginx web server

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<b>Database</b>
Stores all unique, customer-specific configuration and application data
Implemented using MariaDB

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<b>Streaming Engine</b>
Manages communication with cameras
Handles video streaming to client PCs
Responsible for recording, storage, and clip creation
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The application is divided into two main server roles:

<b>Application Server:</b>
The Application Server hosts the core application logic and includes:
PHP web pages served via Nginx
MariaDB services
Node.js messaging and control service

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<b>Media Server:</b>
The Media Server is responsible for all video-related operations, including:
Camera communication
Video stream distribution to clients
Recording management and clip generation
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The entire server-side software stack can be deployed on a single [[Servers | physical]] or [[VM - Main Page | VM]]. This configuration is suitable for smaller installations and environments with lower camera counts.
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For larger deployments—<em>such as those <b>exceeding 50 cameras</b> or spanning multiple departments</em>—the system supports a distributed architecture using multiple Media Servers.

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One Application Server hosts the core application services
One or more dedicated Media Servers handle video processing and storage
*Media Servers can be added incrementally to scale performance and capacity

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