need to upload large files

[lucidtech]

I am creating a file upload manager through CF. The problem is these files are up to 500 megs in size. Because of how CF stores the temporary files in the RAM during the upload, uploading two large files simultaneously brings the system to it's knees.

Any Suggestions on how to accomplish this?

 

[ecobb]

Use FTP, not CF. ColdFusion is a website scripting language, it's not meant for large scale object transfers. You're using the wrong tool for the job.



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[lucidtech]

This is for a printing site, and users of the site need to be able to upload very large image files. FTP is out of the question.

 

[ecobb]

FTP is out of the question.

...uploading two large files simultaneously brings the system to it's knees.

It appears that ColdFusion is out of the question, too. Again, you're trying to force ColdFusion to do something it's not meant to do, nor capable of handling. You need to use the right tool for the job because using the wrong one is not going to work. There are plenty of ways to use ftp without having to have a special program installed on the client's computer.

I've seen some java applets that offered an extremely simple graphical interface for transferring files via ftp. Maybe you could search and find something like that to embed in one of your pages.

Or, you could just create a link on your site and have an ftp open in the browser, then they can just copy and paste like anywhere else. All you have to do is put your ftp address in the link (

http://ftp.yoursite.com)

and it will create an ftp browser when it's clicked. The user is prompted for a username and password, then they can literally copy and paste files just like in windows explorer.


Hope This Helps!

ECAR
ECAR Technologies

http://www.ecartech.com

"My work is a game, a very serious game." - M.C. Escher

 

[lucidtech]

I appreciate the response, but the client specified no Java. The FTP would work, but the client wouldn't be happy with that either. I'm not sure what I'll do, but thanks again.

 

[GUJUm0deL]

Then you need to educate the client about the pros/cons of this app. We all have clients that are adament on how they want their site/app to work but eventually the client has to come to terms with reality and accept that you -as an expert in your field- know better.

Tell him that this cannot be done because of the huge file sizes and propose the solution other users suggested.

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