The infoRouter blog covers document management best practices, system maintenance, and practical guidance for organizations managing documents at scale. Whether you are evaluating an EDMS for the first time or optimizing an existing infoRouter deployment, these articles address the questions we hear most often.
Product News
infoRouter V9: Built for the Next 25 Years
The most significant architectural overhaul in years. A rebuilt interface, new Control Panel, faster performance, and a modern design built for 2025 and beyond.
Best Practices and Strategy
When a Missing Document Almost Killed a Career
A proposal team learns the hard way what happens when version control is an afterthought. A cautionary story about document chaos and how to prevent it.
How to Choose an EDMS: Questions to Ask Before You Invest
Integration, scalability, search, security, version control, and audit trails. These are the evaluation criteria that separate a good EDMS purchase from a costly mistake.
infoRouter Best Practices Guide
Proven recommendations for document sizing, metadata, naming conventions, folder depth, library design, and security configuration in infoRouter.
How to Create an Effective Document Folder Structure
A step-by-step guide to designing a scalable folder structure using Libraries, Smart Folders, naming conventions, and governance rules.
System Maintenance and Administration
How to Back Up the infoRouter Database
Step-by-step instructions for backing up the infoRouter database on SQL Server and MySQL, including synchronization requirements with the Warehouse and application directory.
How to Maintain the infoRouter Database
Why database maintenance matters, what happens when it is neglected, and links to platform-specific maintenance plans for SQL Server and MySQL.
How to Back Up the infoRouter Warehouse
Procedures for backing up the document Warehouse, including distributed mode considerations and tips for reducing backup size with the Compact feature.
How to Back Up the infoRouter Application Directory
What lives in the application directory, why it needs regular backups, and the steps to include it in your disaster recovery plan.
Supported infoRouter Versions and Platforms
Current version support policy, end-of-life dates, and guidance on upgrading to supported platforms.
Additional Reading
- EDMS Return on Investment. The financial case for document management.
- Top Ten Reasons to Choose infoRouter. What sets infoRouter apart.
- Why Is Document Management Important?. The business case, explained plainly.
- Document Management Pain Points. Common problems that signal you need a DMS.
- Document Management Facts and Figures. Research and statistics.
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