Setting up a File Server for SyteLine in the Cloud

In order to import or export files that are used by SyteLine features such as EDI, EFT, or payroll, you must set up file servers and logical folders on those file servers. This topic tells how to set up one AWS file server in a cloud environment.

If you are in an on-premises environment, skip this section and use the steps in Setting up a File Server for SyteLine On-Premises.

  1. On the File Servers form, add an AWS S3 "bucket" file server:

    Specify this information:

    Active
    Select this check box.
    Server Name
    Specify AWS.
    Server Type
    Select AWS S3.
    Bucket Name
    Leave the default value or specify a name.
    Set as Default Bucket
    Select this check box.
    Root Path
    Specify a forward slash / to use the root level.
  2. Save your changes.
  3. Click Validate and verify that you see a success message.
  4. Click Activate.
  5. Configure the logical folders for this file server.
    See Configuring Logical Folders.
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