Configuration in S-Filer Portal
Configuration of cloud storage in S-Filer Portal is done via the Administrative Console for on-premise instances. If you are using a SaaS instance, you are required to send the S-Filer Portal support team the cloud storage configuration information. The support team will configure the cloud storage for you.
For on-premise instances, cloud storage configuration is performed via the administrative console. To do this, follow these steps:
Log in to the S-Filer Portal administrative console using your browser and login details. Use the link in the top left-hand corner of the page to access the cloud storage configuration page.
Clicking on the link will take you to the list of storage instances. By default, an S-Filer Portal installation contains only one storage instance. This is used for local storage. It is possible to configure multiple cloud storage instances. To do so, click on the Add button to add a new storage instance. By clicking on the Add button, a screen will appear, allowing you to select the type of storage to be created.
The S-Filer Portal solution lets you configure multiple cloud storage providers as well as local storage. There should always be a default storage mode, which can then be overridden by a community-specific storage mode. The default storage will be used for users' inboxes and for quick delivery.
Each cloud storage mode requires specific information to be configured. However, there is some information common to all cloud storage modes. These are as follows:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Storage Name | - This is display information only. - The selected value will appear in a drop-down list allowing you to override the default storage in the community details screen. |
| Description | - It is for information purposes only, for use by solution administrators. - This information only appears in the administrative console. |
| Status | There are three different statuses : - ACTIVE: This means that the storage is available and most likely in use. - PASSIVE: This means that the storage is still in use, but is only available for downloads (uploads must be made to an active storage). - INACTIVE: This means that the storage is unused and not available for new transfers. |
| Default | This is an indicator that storage will be used by all transfers unless it is overloaded in a community. |
Azure Blob Storage configuration
Azure Blob Storage configuration requires the following information:
- The connection string
- The container name
Use the Test access button to validate the cloud storage configuration. In the event of failure, you can consult the administrative console logs for more information on the error.
Once the configuration has been validated, click on the Test access button to validate that the parameters entered are correct. If validation is successful, you can apply the "Active" status and click on the Update button to save the cloud storage configuration. Once the configuration has been saved, the cloud storage will be available for transfers.
AWS S3 configuration
AWS S3 configuration requires the following information:
- Endpoint (non-mandatory)
- Region
- Access key identifier
- Secret access key
- Compartment name (Bucket S3)
Use the Test access button to validate the cloud storage configuration. In the event of failure, you can consult the administrative console logs for more information on the error.
Replacing the termination point
It is important to note that the S3 compartment will not be accessible immediately after its creation with its URL. There is a propagation delay that can vary from a few minutes to a few hours. We recommend that you wait a few minutes before attempting to access the S3 compartment. However, it is possible to configure the S3 compartment to be accessible immediately after its creation, using the compartment region in the URL. For example, if the compartment is created in the us-east-1 region, the URL to access the compartment will be https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com.
Once validation has been successfully completed, you can apply the "Active" status and click on the Update button to save the cloud storage configuration. Once the configuration has been saved, the cloud storage will be available for transfers.