Estimating document storage is an important aspect of properly sizing
a document management system. While storage space is becoming cheaper, it is still necessary to properly estimate the volume of
information needed to be stored.
Document Storage Sizes -
Fact: 1 pulp tree = 1/10th cord of wood = 10,000 pages = 1 file cabinet = 4 boxes = 500 MB = 1 CD
The cost of storage space is becoming insignificant, but that should not promote “sloppy” system design.
There are many factors, besides storage space that are important to consider when designing a
document management system. Document life cycle, legal requirements, document destruction
methods, web access to documents, band width, security and overall system performance also play a
huge role in estimating document storage needs.
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