Introduction
eXtendFiles does not currently support Wasabi as a cloud storage provider. This decision is based on limited demand and considerations around Wasabi's usage model.
Why Wasabi Is Not Supported
Wasabi
is not currently supported by eXtendFiles
due to two key factors:
1. Limited Demand
Our user
base has shown limited interest in
using Wasabi as their cloud storage provider for eXtendFiles. As a
result, we have focused our
resources on supporting more
in-demand platforms like Amazon S3
and Microsoft Azure.
2. Usage Limitations for eXtendFiles Use Cases
Wasabi's pricing structure, which includes free API requests and free egress, is not ideal for use cases that involve high-volume downloads or hosting relative to file uploads, both of which are common needs for eXtendFiles users.
eXtendFiles Use Cases Resulting in Egress/Download
- Accessing files through eXtendFiles records: Clicking file links in eXtendFiles records retrieves files from backend storage.
- Generating file previews and thumbnails: Creating previews and thumbnails requires downloading files from backend storage for processing.
- Viewing files through inline link views: Accessing files via eXtendFiles Inline Link View retrieves files from backend storage.
- Displaying embedded images: Viewing eXtendFiles images embedded in records and saved searches retrieves files from backend storage.
- Accessing files in approval workflows: Viewing files in multi-approval and single-approval webpages downloads files for rendering.
- Downloading files in approval workflows: Downloading files in multi-approval and single-approval webpages.
Additional Resources
More details on Wasabi's pricing can be found in their FAQ: