Hi,

The files can be physically stored in the file system, in the database or in both:


File system - the files are stored in the configured folder on your disk. This option provides the best performance, however, your web application must be granted with Modify permissions on the disk which is not always possible.


Database - the files are stored in the database. This option provides a worse performance, but it allows you to use full-text search in uploaded files, it doesn't require Modify permissions on the disk and it allows you to easily backup the uploaded files as a part of your database backup.


Database and file system - this option combines the advantages of both options. It provides the same performance as the file system-only option since the files are stored on the file system as well. At the same time, you can use workflow, versioning and full-text search.

Best Regards,
Miroslav Remias