Designating the File Repository Path for an Instance

The File Repository folder stores the attachments and files for Archer. The repository supports both DOS and UNC formats and must have applicable Read/Write permissions for the accounts running the IIS Application Pool and the Job Engine service.

Archer uses a folder on the file system for storing files. The default location is C:\ArcherFiles\Repository.

It is recommended that you define the location of the repository folder in Archer to be a share that uses a UNC path outside of any web and services servers. Doing so eliminates the possibility of denial of service attacks and large file creation.

For configuration and permission details for the repository folder, see the Archer Platform Help.

Designate the file repository for an instance

  1. On the General tab, go to the File Repository section.

    1. Open the Archer Control Panel.
    2. In Instance Management, double-click the instance.
  2. In the Path field, click Select and do the following:
    • For a single host configuration, enter the path to the file repository folder.
    • For a multi-host configuration, specify the path to the network share.
  3. Locate the folder in which you want to store the file repository files.
  4. On the toolbar, click Save.