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Document Storage for FileNet Content Manager and IBM Content Foundation

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Abstract

This technote describes the different storage options that can be used with a traditional deployment or a containerized deployment of Content Platform Engine.

Content

This technote describes the different storage options that can be used with a traditional deployment or a containerized deployment of Content Platform Engine.

When designing your storage and document ingest methodologies, be aware that Content Platform Engine does not have a built-in virus scanning capability. The Content Platform Engine treats document content as a binary blob, and does not open or execute the document before passing it along to the requester. However, it is a best practice to scan content for viruses or malware before adding the content to an object store.

IBM does not recommend virus scanning the storage areas used by an object store as the virus scanning software can alter the size of the documents and prevent the content from being retrieved by the Content Platform Engine. Scanning the storage areas can also have a negative impact on performance.

Click the link in the appropriate row and column to access the supported storage options for Content Platform Engine.

 
Release LevelContainerized
Content Platform Engine		Traditional
Content Platform Engine
5.7.0Storage Information for 5.7.0_2.pdf
5.6.0Storage Information for 5.6.0_4.pdf
5.5.12Storage Information for 5.5.12_2.pdf
5.5.11Storage Information for 5.5.11_3.pdf
5.5.10Storage Information for 5.5.10 containers_2.pdfStorage Information for 5.5.10 traditional installations_0.pdf
5.5.9Storage Information for 5.5.9 containers_2.pdfStorage Information for 5.5.9 traditional installations_3.pdf
5.5.8Storage Information for 5.5.8 containers.pdfStorage Information for 5.5.8. traditional installations.pdf
5.5.7Storage Information for 5.5.7 containers.pdfStorage Information for 5.5.7 traditional installations_0.pdf
5.5.6Storage Information for 5.5.6 containers.pdfStorage Information for 5.5.6 traditional installations_0.pdf
5.5.5Storage Information for 5.5.5 containers.pdfStorage Information for 5.5.5 traditional installations.pdf
5.5.4Storage Information for 5.5.4 containers.pdfStorage Information for 5.5.4 traditional installations.pdf
 
For information on the document storage options in Content Cortex, refer to the following technote: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7276740.

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Document Information

Modified date:
16 June 2026

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ibm16592835

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