Choosing your database type
GFI Archiver can be configured to run in various hardware setups and combinations. The table below shows the typical recommended configurations. These guidelines and configurations may vary according to user activity and daily email flow.
| Suitable for | Recommended database type | Where which component is stored |
|---|---|---|
| Organizations that require a highly scalable solution - Average archiving of more than 8000 items per day |
SQL Server® with File Storage |
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| Organizations that require full auditing of user and database activity - 50 mailboxes or more Average archiving of more than 8000 items per day |
SQL Server® |
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| Small to medium organizations - 150 mailboxes or less Average archiving of up to 6000 items per day |
SQL Server® Express with File Storage |
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| Demo and Evaluation purposes ONLY - 50 mailboxes or less Average archiving of up to 2500 items per day. |
GFI Archiver database |
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NOTE
Email metadata is the information about emails archived within GFI Archiver.
NOTE
It is highly recommended to use Microsoft® SQL Server Express or Microsoft® SQL Server as your database. The Firebird database included in the GFI Archiver installation is intended for evaluation purposes only.