Hi,
We have multiple files that we want for website users to be able to download (no need for login). But because they are huge files (5MB to 20 MB) each but totals to over 23 GB--for one type of data--and there will be more data to be added later on.
I'm wondering what is the best way to store them: should I include them inside my web app folder, or is it possible to store them in an external drive "attached" to our production web server? (I don't have a separate file server right now but I have an
external drive plugged into it). I'm just wondering if it would affect the production server's performance if I include them inside my web app. On the other hand, I don't know if it's feasible to use just an external drive for providing downloadable files
to the public.
We're using Windows Web Server 2008 R2.
Appreciate any guidance.
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