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Content store types

By default, Alfresco is configured to save files or content items in the File content store and orphaned files in the Deleted content store. Alfresco also provides other content stores, which may be used in place of or in addition to the default stores. This information provides an overview on the File content store and additional content stores that you can use with Alfresco.

  • File content store The File content store is Alfresco's default content store.
  • Caching content store (CCS) This information provides an overview on Caching content store (CCS) and describes how to configure it.
  • Aggregating content store An Aggregating content store (AggregatingContentStore) is a content store implementation that aggregates a set of stores.
  • Encrypted content store The Encrypted content store is used for content encryption at rest. This information provides an overview of the Encrypted content store, its components, and how it is administered.
  • Alfresco S3 Connector The Alfresco S3 Connector is an add-on module that provides an alternative content store. It uses Amazon's Simple Storage Service (S3) as the storage mechanism for Alfresco, allowing for virtually unlimited and inexpensive storage.
  • Alfresco EMC Centera Connector The Alfresco EMC Centera Connector module provides integration between Alfresco and Content Addressable Storage (CAS) systems.
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