Deploying the File Archive Assistant

The File Archive Assistant enables users to archive files such as documents or images. This can be done manually from any location on their machine, or automatically, by placing the files they need to archive in a folder synchronized with GFI Archiver. The File Archive Assistant can be installed manually or via Active DirectoryA technology that provides a variety of network services, including LDAP-like directory services.® Group Policy ObjectsAn Active Directory centralized management and configuration system that controls what users can and cannot do on a computer network. (GPOGroup Policy Objects).

The deployment of the File Archive Assistant requires the following steps:

STEP DESCRIPTION
Step 1 Download the File Archive Assistant
Step 2 Install the File Archive Assistant on the client computers
Step 3 Configure the File Archive Assistant
Step 4 Configure Roles and Permissions for file archiving in GFI Archiver(this step is carried out by your System Administrator)
Step 5 Configure default File Archive Assistant settings in GFI Archiver (this step is carried out by your System Administrator)

See also:

System requirements for the File Archive Assistant

Adding a Synchronization Folder