It is critical to assess what data Filr is going to present to users along with the network that it will use for that purpose.
Do the following:
Identify the files that need to be accessible through Filr.
What types of servers host these files?
What is the folder path to where the files are located?
Identify the types of files that are involved, such as PDF, .doc, and so on.
Identify the files by size and quantify how many there are of each size.
Small (less than 500 MB)
Medium (between 500 MB and 2 GB)
Large (over 2 GB)
Identify which file folders will require regular synchronization between file servers and Filr clients.
Identify the file directories that will need to be indexed for full text searching.
NOTE:Some organizations find that Novell File Reporter is very helpful in gathering and organizing file data for their Filr deployments.