Everest Documentation
Installation guides, integration documentation, API reference, and operational guides for all Everest deployment scenarios.
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Getting Started
Introduction to Everest, architecture overview, system requirements, and quick-start checklist for new deployments.
Linux Installation
Complete Ubuntu 22.04 and 24.04 installation guide for the Everest agent and FUSE driver packages.
Windows Installation
Installation guide for the Everest agent and minifilter driver on Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022.
Agent Configuration
Full reference for everest.conf configuration file — lifecycle thresholds, drive paths, upload scheduling, and service options.
Cloud Storage Setup
Overview of cloud storage configuration for both AWS S3 and Wasabi, including bucket setup, IAM policy requirements, and region selection.
AWS S3 Setup
Step-by-step guide for configuring an AWS S3 bucket, IAM user, access key, and permissions policy for Everest cloud archival.
Wasabi Setup
Guide for configuring a Wasabi cloud storage bucket and access credentials for use as the Everest cloud archival provider.
Nx Witness Integration
Integration guide for deploying Everest with Nx Witness / Network Optix VMS — storage path configuration, lifecycle setup, and playback validation.
Disaster Recovery
Step-by-step site recovery workflow using Everest cloud backups — restoring video files, metadata database, and encrypted configuration.
Troubleshooting
Common issues, diagnostic commands, log file locations, FUSE mount verification, and cloud connectivity diagnostic procedures.
API Reference
Complete REST API reference with endpoint specifications, authentication, request/response schemas, and code examples for integration.
Release Notes
Version history, change log, breaking changes, and upgrade instructions for each Everest release.
Common installation steps
# Install prerequisites
sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y fuse3
# Install FUSE driver
sudo dpkg -i everest-fuse-driver-ubuntu-22.04-x64.deb
# Install Everest Agent
sudo dpkg -i everest-agent-ubuntu-22.04-x64.deb
# Enable and start services
sudo systemctl enable everest-agent
sudo systemctl start everest-agent
# Verify status
sudo systemctl status everest-agent
# Storage path (Nx Witness storage folder)
NxWitnessStoragePath=/mnt/vms/storage
# Cloud provider: s3 | wasabi
CloudProvider=wasabi
CloudEndpoint=s3.wasabisys.com
CloudBucket=my-everest-archive
# Lifecycle thresholds
L1ThresholdDays=7
L2ThresholdDays=30
L3ThresholdDays=90
# Scheduled upload time (24h format)
UploadScheduleTime=02:00
MaxConcurrentUploads=4
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All documentation is available as PDF for offline use and team distribution.
Linux Installation Guide
Complete installation, configuration, and post-install validation guide for the Everest agent and FUSE driver on Ubuntu Linux.
Platform
Linux
Version
v1.0
OS
Ubuntu 22.04 / 24.04
Arch
All
SHA256
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Windows Installation Guide
Installation, driver signing, and configuration guide for the Everest agent on Windows platforms.
Platform
Windows
Version
v1.0
OS
Windows 11 / Server 2022
Arch
All
SHA256
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Nx Witness Integration Guide
Step-by-step guide for integrating Everest with Nx Witness / Network Optix VMS. Covers storage path configuration, lifecycle setup, and playback validation.
Platform
Linux / Windows
Version
v1.0
OS
Ubuntu 22.04+ / Windows
Arch
All
SHA256
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Production Deployment Guide
Production readiness checklist, load testing procedures, replication validation, and operational guidelines for enterprise deployments.
Platform
Linux / Windows
Version
v1.0
OS
Ubuntu 22.04+ / Windows
Arch
All
SHA256
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API Reference
Complete REST API reference with endpoint specifications, authentication, request/response schemas, and integration code examples.
Platform
All Platforms
Version
v1.0
OS
Platform-agnostic
Arch
All
SHA256
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Everest User Guide
Administrator guide covering dashboard navigation, configuration management, file lifecycle operations, monitoring, alerts, and troubleshooting.
Platform
All Platforms
Version
v1.0
OS
Platform-agnostic
Arch
All
SHA256
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