System and method for recording data in a network environment

Logic encoded in one or more tangible media that includes code for execution and when executed by a processor operable to perform operations comprising:

• receiving a signal to record a media stream;
• recording the media stream in a first file that has a preconfigured length, wherein if the media stream being recorded exceeds the preconfigured length then a second file is used to continue recording the media stream, and wherein the second file has the same preconfigured length as the first file;
• receiving a signal to stop recording the media stream;
• and
• storing metadata associated with the media stream in a database.

An apparatus, comprising:

• a memory element configured to store code;
• a processor operable to execute instructions associated with the code;
• and
• a connector module and a recording module configured to interface with the memory element and the processor such that the apparatus can:
• receive a signal to record a media stream;
• record the media stream in a first file that has a preconfigured length, wherein if the media stream being recorded exceeds the preconfigured length then a second file is used to continue recording the media stream, and wherein the second file has the same preconfigured length as the first file;
• receive a signal to stop recording the media stream;
• and
• store metadata associated with the media stream in a database.