Linux File Location

[tleanna]

If this is in the wrong foruum, I apologize…

Our Alfresco Admin left and I was wondering under what directory structure the files are stored for manual retrieval if necessary.

For example, we have a site called HR and there are several folders, one of which is called Forms and Templates. In that folder on Alfresco, we store all the HR forms needed. One of these forms is titled 'New Hire Template.docx.

Where can I go on the Linux server to retrieve that document?

[mrogers]

connect via one of alfresco's interfaces to extract the file  e.g.  ftp.

[tleanna]

I can SSH into the server but cannot FTP… How do I determine where this file is located?

[mrogers]

Alfresco does not have a ssh interface.

[rjohnson]

First make sure FTP is turned on in alfresco-global.properties

### FTP Server Configuration ###
ftp.enabled=true
ftp.port=2121

If you have to enable it, don't forget to restart.

You can change the port if you really need to

Then using your favourite FTP client (I use FileZilla) open an FTP (NOT sftp) session to {ip-address-or-host-name-of-server} on port 2121 (or whatever you changed it to) using plain FTP, normal login type. When prompted enter you normal Alfresco user id & password.

You will then have a connection. with the folder Alfresco in the remote area. Double click & you will see Sites, double click that you will see all your Share sites and so on.