Learn how our new Amazon S3 file management storage paves the way for truly global content, better security, a new UI and publishing optimizations and things you need to know about changes to your files.
Overview
We’re thrilled to announce a significant update to CatapultCMS that brings enhanced performance and future-ready capabilities through our new file manager infrastructure, powered by Amazon S3. This upgrade means better security, scalability, and improvements that will streamline your content management experience.
What's New?
Our transition to Amazon S3, the industry's leading storage solution, is a crucial step toward a more robust and efficient CMS. While your current workflow remains unchanged, you’ll benefit from improved document and image search capabilities and faster publishing times as more files are transferred to the new system.
Key Features & Benefits
- Seamless Transition: Continue using the file manager as usual—no learning curve required. The interface and functionality stay the same.
- Enhanced Security & Reliability: Amazon S3 integration ensures your files are stored with top-tier security and reliability.
- Faster Publishing: As files migrate to S3, you’ll notice quicker publish times, gradually improving as more content is transferred.
- Backward Compatibility: Existing links to documents and images will remain intact, even as files move to the new system.
- Global Functionality: Copy text cards with linked files across different Catapult sites without worrying about broken links—S3 ensures a smooth transition.
Looking Ahead
This infrastructure update is just the beginning. It lays the groundwork for exciting future enhancements:
- Optimized Publishing: Expect a major overhaul that will significantly boost publishing speeds.
- Improved Search Functionality: Soon, we’ll introduce tags and a redesigned UI for better file management.
- Global Content Management: Our vision is to enable seamless copying and sharing of design components and content across all Catapult sites. This update is the first step toward making that a reality.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Will my existing links break if I move or rename files?
No, your existing links will not break. However, when you move files, they will be transferred to the new S3 system, and the URLs will change to reflect their new location. - Why do files have different names when I download them?
To avoid duplication and ensure that links remain permanent, we use GUIDs (Globally Unique Identifiers) for file names within the system. However, when you download a document, it will be renamed to a more user-friendly, human-readable file name.