Storage

MetaDefender Managed File Transfer supports multiple types of storages (local, network, Amazon S3) for different purposes (temporary, sanitized, permanent). You can configure these storages by navigating to Settings → Storage page using the user interface.

The table below describes each type of storage:

TypeDescription
1LocalA storage represented by a local directory on the disk.
2Network storageA storage represented by a network location. Please note that network paths that require credentials are not supported for now.
3Amazon S3 storageA bucket or a directory inside a bucket on Amazon S3 that allows MetaDefender Managed File Transfer to save files in the cloud.
4S3 Compatible StorageA bucket or a directory inside a bucket on S3 compatible storage that allows MetaDefender Managed File Transfer to save files in the cloud.

The table below describes each storage purpose:

PurposeDescription
1TemporaryThe temporary storage is used to save files before they are processed. Files are also copied in this storage when they are scheduled to be re-processed.
2SanitizedThe sanitized storage is used to save files sanitized by MetaDefender Core.
3PermanentThe permanent storage is used to save files that have been fully processed and available for download.
4ArchiveThe archive storage is used to save files which are no longer needed, but for kept for audit purposes.

Adding a new local storage

You can add a new local storage by following these instructions:

  1. Go to Settings → Storage
  2. Choose for which purpose you want to add this storage (Permanent, Sanitized, Temporary) and click Edit button
  3. Fill out the required information:
  1. Click Update

Adding a new network storage

Samba is supported from protocol version SMB2_10.

You can add a new network storage by following these instructions:

  1. Go to Settings → Storage
  2. Choose for which purpose you want to add this storage (Permanent, Sanitized, Temporary) and click Edit button
  3. Fill out the required information:
  1. Click Update

Adding a new cloud storage in Amazon S3

You can add a new cloud storage by following these instructions:

  1. Go to Settings → Storage
  2. Choose for which purpose you want to add this storage (Permanent, Sanitized, Temporary) and click Edit button
  3. Fill out the required information:
  1. Click Update

Adding S3 Compatible storage

You can add a new S3 compatible storage by following these instructions:

  1. Go to Settings → Storage
  2. Choose for which purpose you want to add this storage (Permanent, Sanitized, Temporary) and click Edit button
  3. Fill out the required information (be careful, the input values are case sensitive)
  1. Click Update
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