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Linux
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Installation
Version Requirements
The version overview shows which version of IP-Symcon is compatible with which Linux version.
Installation
wget -qO- https://apt.symcon.de/install.sh | bash /dev/stdin
Execute the following commands:
sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install symcon
The IP-Symcon WebFront should be reachable at http://ipadresse:3777/.
The IP-Symcon web based Management Console can be called via http://ipadresse:3777/console/. Alternativly, the Pro Console can be used.
Update
Update to the most current version:
sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get upgrade
How can I start and stop the IP-Symcon service?
sudo /etc/init.d/symcon start sudo /etc/init.d/symcon stop sudo /etc/init.d/symcon restart
Where is what?
- /usr/bin/symcon - Executable
- /usr/share/symcon/ - Static Data (IP-Symcon installation)
- /var/lib/symcon/ - Variable Data (Settings, scripts, media...)
- /var/log/symcon/ - Log Files (Logfiles...)
How can I check if the service runs correctly?
sudo ps x | grep symcon
How can I view/follow the log file?
tail -f /var/log/symcon/logfile.log
Set Remote Access Password
Remote Access provides a tutorial for configuring remote access.
Update
Update to the most current version:
sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get upgrade
How can I start and stop the IP-Symcon service?
sudo /etc/init.d/symcon start sudo /etc/init.d/symcon stop sudo /etc/init.d/symcon restart
Where is what?
- /usr/bin/symcon - Executable
- /usr/share/symcon/ - Static Data (IP-Symcon installation)
- /var/lib/symcon/ - Variable Data (Settings, scripts, media...)
- /var/log/symcon/ - Log Files (Logfiles...)
How can I check if the service runs correctly?
sudo ps x | grep symcon
How can I view/follow the log file?
tail -f /var/log/symcon/logfile.log
Set Remote Access Password
Remote Access provides a tutorial for configuring remote access.
Update
The following commands need to be used to update IP-Symcon to the newest version.
sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get upgrade
The service is terminated and rebooted automatically afterwards.
Uninstallation
The IP-Symcon service needs to be terminated before uninstalling.
Terminate Service/Server
The command to terminate IP-Symcon server needs to be entered via console. This is identical for Linux and Raspberry Pi.
sudo /etc/init.d/symcon stop

Uninstall Service/Server
The shown command needs to be entered via console. This is identical for Linux and Raspberry Pi.
sudo apt-get purge symcon

Delete IP-Symcon
Finalize the uninstallation by deleting the complete IP-Symcon folder.