When deciding to purchase video surveillance cameras, there are several items that should be considered before making the final investment. Today's video surveillance solutions are not the same as they were even as little as a year ago because the technology in the industry moves very quickly. In most cases, unless you are active in the industry, your knowledge base becomes irrelevant within just a few months. It's important to consider wiring, camera selection, supplemental lighting, analytic processing, resolution and the type of technology that would best suit your needs when designing a camera system. Let's cover some of the most common areas of concerns for people attempting to select the best video surveillance solution for their specific needs.