Build resilience into mission-critical CCTV systems using server failover design.
Resilience is designed into CCTV systems to ensure the continued security, process or operational control of a site, in case any part of a CCTV system fails for any reason.
Many larger CCTV systems, especially those deployed in critical and national infrastructure projects, are mission-critical, with an expectation of 24/7 operation. An immediate and appropriate response to component or system failure must be built in, including when that failure is caused deliberately, by malicious attack or even terrorism. It is also the case that larger CCTV systems, with higher quantities of video cameras, power supplies, storage devices, servers and network devices have, by definition, more parts and with that, a greater risk of failure.
This article explains how different levels of server failover design can help provide different levels of cost-effective, resilience and continuity. The impact of failure can be mitigated, data protected, and appropriate site operation maintained.
