Security DVR – Maintenance Procedure
Follow these structured steps to verify DVR health, video recording quality, and secure backup retention.
Storage Health Verification
- Login to DVR system and access HDD/storage status
- Review available and used capacity
- Run SMART diagnostics for each drive
- Document expected vs actual retention days
Video Quality Verification
- Access live view and playback interface
- Sample video from all connected cameras
- Check focus, lighting, resolution, and timestamps
- Flag any camera feeds needing adjustment
Backup System Testing
- Access DVR backup settings menu
- Verify backup path and device accessibility
- Trigger test backup for last 24 hours
- Play sample footage from backup archive
- Log backup status and issues if any
User Access Audit
- List and review all DVR user accounts
- Check user privileges and login records
- Enforce password complexity and expiry settings
- Disable any inactive or outdated accounts