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SharePoint Performance Optimization
Extend SharePoint storage beyond SQL to improve performance and increase scalability
Supports WSS v3, MOSS 2007, and SharePoint 2010
DocAve Extender for Microsoft SharePoint
Binary Large Objects (BLOBs) can consume up to 80% of SQL Server storage and not only contribute to poor database performance, but also significantly impact user experience. Rather than place this content within SQL, DocAve Extender instantly offloads it to file-based storage, optimizing SQL database resources and limiting licensing costs. Leveraging Microsoft’s BLOB storage APIs, DocAve Extender analyzes the file size of all content being uploaded to SharePoint and instantly routes those files that exceed customizable file size triggers to the appropriate storage. Though it never resides within SQL, this content is fully accessible and manageable via SharePoint, where end-users can search for, access, and collaborate upon it just as if it was residing in SharePoint’s SQL content database. Fully customizable triggers allow administrators to dictate exactly what files are transitioned to file-based storage, delivering effective and nimble BLOB (Binary Large Object) management.
All content transitioned to file-based storage via DocAve Extender remains fully supported by native SharePoint indexing, search, and other management tools, including workflows, versioning, and alerts. With DocAve Extender deployed, organizations can ensure that their SQL storage resources are efficiently managed, and can therefore scale their SharePoint infrastructure like never before.
Key Business Advantages of DocAve Extender
Efficiently Manage SQL Storage Resources and Ensure Optimal Platform Performance
BLOB content never resides within the SQL database, but instead is instantly offloaded to file-based storage. This unburdens the database of large, cumbersome files that reduce performance and increase management costs.
Leverage all of SharePoint’s Document Management and Media Presentation Functionality
All extended content is amenable to all SharePoint management features, including workflows, alerts, search, custom content-typing, metadata tagging, and permissions management.
Transparent and Seamless for End-Users
From the end-user perspective, there is no difference between SharePoint content residing in SQL and content that has been offloaded to file-based storage via DocAve Extender.
Technical Advantages of DocAve Extender
Comprehensive Support:
DocAve Extender leverages Microsoft’s BLOB APIs to securely offload Binary Large Objects with full fidelity to tiered storage. No metadata is lost when content is transitioned to file-based storage.
Full-Featured Management of Content:
Content offloaded to file-based storage with DocAve Extender can be managed using all of SharePoint’s management and collaboration tools, including versioning, workflows, and alerts, all as if it was residing directly in SharePoint’s SQL database.
Administrator-defined Rules for Automatic Off-load Based Upon File Size:
Determine what BLOB files are transferred to file-based storage by file size. DocAve Extender will automatically analyze all content attempting upload and transfer it to the appropriate storage resource.
Transfer Content to any Network File Shares, FTP system, or Cloud Storage System:
Offload to any network addressable file share, File Transfer Protocol system, or cloud-based storage system (including Rackspace, Amazon, and Microsoft).
Seamless Integration with SharePoint Search:
All data residing in file-based storage is fully integrated with SharePoint’s native, full text search functionality, as well as all other search tools that leverage the standard SharePoint API.
Comprehensive Support for Custom Metadata and Column Types:
All content transferred to file-based storage via DocAve Extender can be associated with all of SharePoint’s standard and customized metadata fields, and appended with any variety of column types.
Integrated Permissions Management:
Securities and permissions for content residing in file-based storage are fully integrated with SharePoint’s permissions management. Both unique and inherited permissions can be delegated to extended content as if it were residing directly in SharePoint’s SQL database.
Total Interactivity with Client Office Applications and Third-party Tools:
Extended content can be presented and modified directly through Office applications, or acted upon by third-party tools, just as if the content resided in SharePoint’s SQL database.
DocAve Extender Resources
Product Brochure:
- DocAve Extender Product Brochure
Extend SharePoint storage beyond SQL to improve performance and increase scalability
Technical Advisor:
- Storage Optimization for SharePoint
Learn the key components of a successful storage optimization strategy for SharePoint.
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