What type of storage location does Milestone NOT recommend for the recording database?

The recommendation against using a removable drive for the recording database is based on several critical factors impacting performance, reliability, and accessibility. Removable drives, such as USB flash drives or external hard drives, can introduce variability in data transfer speeds and may not provide the stable, sustained read/write performance required for continuous video recording.

Additionally, removable drives are susceptible to disconnection or failure due to their portable nature, which can lead to potential data loss or interruptions in recording. For effective and reliable video surveillance system operation, it is essential to have a stable storage medium that ensures continuous recording without the risk associated with removable storage devices.

On the other hand, storing the recording database on a dedicated drive or a network server is often recommended, as these options provide the necessary performance and reliability required for handling large volumes of video data. Storing on the same drive as the operating system may lead to competition for resources and could impact overall system performance, which is why it's also not advisable. Using a separate, dedicated drive optimizes storage capacity and performance specifically for video footage storage.