System and method for implementing recording plans using a session manager

A system for implementing a recording plan, comprising:

• a record manager operable to generate a first message that comprises a request to record a session according to a recording plan, wherein the session is conducted by a client associated with the recording plan;
• a session manager communicatively coupled to the record manager and operable to:
• receive the first message;
• determine available capacity to record the session;
• and
• generate a second message that comprises a response to the first message, wherein the response is based at least in part upon the available capacity.

A system for recording sessions, comprising:

• a record manager operable to record a plurality of ongoing sessions;
• and
• a session manager communicatively coupled to the record manager and operable to:
• receive a first message that comprises a command to record a new session;
• and
• generate a second message for communication to the record manager, the second message comprising a command to stop recording at least one of the ongoing sessions.