Which CM repository to use

[Former Member]

We are running an implementation KM (EP5 SP5) and have several CM repositories. I am attempting to write a document to define when and where each (DB, DBFS & FSDB) CM repository type should be used.

The only reasons I can see for using a DB repository is if there will be a lot of writes and if the files shouldn't be stored externally.

Are there any other reasons to use a DB repository?

Is there a SAP recommended "default" repository type (ie, "use FSDB unless there are reasons not to")?

Cheers.

[Kyle · Accepted solution]

Stuart -

There are general recommendations in the EP 50 help files.

Admin Guide -> KM Platform -> Administering Content Management -> Configuration of Content Management -> Repositories and Repository Managers -> Internal Repositories -> CM Repository Manager -> Persistence Mode

Regards,

Kyle Lawrence

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Yes, I did check that. It gives recommendation on based on a few factors but what I am asking is, in those occasions where those factors are of no relevance, which repository should be chosen (i.e. is there a SAP recommended default)?

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Yes, I did check that. It gives recommendation on based on a few factors but what I am asking is, in those occasions where those factors are of no relevance, which repository should be chosen (i.e. is there a SAP recommended default)?

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Yes, I did check that. It gives recommendation on based on a few factors but what I am asking is, in those occasions where those factors are of no relevance, which repository should be chosen (i.e. is there a SAP recommended default)?

[The 3 replies due to a repeated Java error in the portal!]

[Former Member]

In general, the dbfs mode should be <b>avoided</b>, as it has less features, and may not work reliably when the filesystem is indeed manipulated directly.

Julian

[Former Member]

What features are lost in DBFS?

[Former Member]

Some advanced versioning features (that you may need be using).

[Former Member]

Sorry, I mixed up "fsdb" and "dbfs". dbfs has the "full" feature set.

[Former Member]

I did wonder!

How did you find this out? I have looked through the EP5 SP5 admin guide and can't find anything!

I must confess, I vaguely recall reading about FSDB having less functionality but I can't remember where I read it and what the lost functionality was!