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Spaces within DuraCloud are private by default, with files only accessible to authenticated and authorized users. An institution can choose to make a space public. Every item in a public space has a URL. This URL can be used to grant access to the item through a repository, CMS, or website.

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File Types, Metadata, & Directory Configuration

There are no requirements on how your content must be structured for ingest into DuraCloud. DuraCloud is capable of storing any type of file or package (i.e., AIP, ZIP, TAR, etc.). 

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As the Sync Tool transfers files to DuraCloud, it will attempt to capture certain types of metadata about each file, and include that information as part of the content item added to DuraCloud. See this list for a full description of the metadata that is captured automatically. You have the option to add, update, or delete the properties of each file after it has been transferred to DuraCloud.

DuraCloud Best Practice:

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Configuring Your Directories for

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Syncing to DuraCloud

Deciding how to sync directories to DuraCloud is an important step. You may wish to have a directory structure with a minimum depth of two levels inside the synced folder since it will allow you to see a deeper and more meaningful directory hierarchy in the DuraCloud dashboard. To retain hierarchical information in your filenames, you can either create at multiple folder depths for syncing or use the DuraCloud prefix option in the SyncTool settings. If the order and intellectual context of your content and/or its placement in your original filesystem is essential to its authenticity over time, these instructions will help reflect that.

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