Description

The server that Portfolio is installed on has anti-virus software on it. What directories should I exclude so that Portfolio runs properly?

Solution

Below is a list of folders that should be excluded from anti-virus solutions running on the same server as Portfolio.

Windows:

Default Locations:

• C:\ProgramData\Extensis
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Extensis\Portfolio Server

Custom Locations: It is possible to change the default locations for the following in Portfolio Administration, under Global Settings:

• Previews
• Temporary Work Folder
• Logs

Backups: You can set a custom location for backups in Portfolio Administration, under Backup/Restore. Previews: Each catalog can have a custom location for its preview folder. You can check that in Portfolio Administration -> Catalogs -> -> Previews

Mac:

Default Locations:

• /Applications/Extensis/Portfolio Server
• /Library/Aplications Support/Extensis/Portfolio Server
• /Library/Extensis/Portfolio

Custom Locations It is possible to change the default locations for the following in Portfolio Administration, under Global Settings:

• Previews
• Temporary Work Folder
• Logs

Backups: You can set a custom location for backups in Portfolio Administration, under Backup/Restore. Previews: Each catalog can have a custom location for its preview folder. You can check that in Portfolio Administration -> Catalogs -> -> Previews