RAID (disk array for camera recordings)
What does the term mean
Storing data on multiple disks for higher availability and/or performance.
RAID se v CCTV world is mainly handled because of recording availability (disks fail) and performance with many parallel streams.
Important clarification
RAID is not backup. Protects against disk failure, not deletion, ransomware or misconfiguration. For critical installations, it makes sense to deal with the separate backup / export of key incidents.
Practical meaning
How RAID (disk array for camera recordings) applies to a real service
It makes sense mainly when it results in a specific procedure for an object, an event or a team on site.
When is the term resolved
RAID (disk array for camera recordings) is mainly handled in practice when designing a facility, auditing security, handing over security technology, or when dealing with an alarm and incident.
Common mistakes in practice
The most common mistake is to deal with technology in isolation, without a procedure for operation, responsible persons, recording and response in real operation.
What to do in practice
If the term applies to your real operation, it connects to Site security. That is where we deal with the specific space, scope, responsibility and next step before deployment.
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