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    Default Change the download directory to a different Server

    Hello

    I have a site which sells Images and I would like to change the Downloads folder to another Server at a different site.

    I am using ZEN 1.3.9h
    on a Linux Platform

    I want ZEN to upload the file from the Downloads folder/server and put it in the pub folder for the customer to download.

    Thanks in advance

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    I would like to change the Downloads folder to another Server at a different site
    Why not just have the content where it is to be purchased
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    Default Re: Change the download directory to a different Server

    I would rather not host my own web server and it's expensive to store 200GB on a hosting server.

    The Thread mentioned seems to say that it could be done with custom coding.

    Could some one give me some direction or give me a estimate on how much it would cost for them to supply me with the code?

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    Default Re: Change the download directory to a different Server

    it's expensive to store 200GB
    As a business one should be making a profit from this and it would be an expense

    You have control doing it on your own platform
    You are at the mercy of the other server doing it your way
    One must decide how professional they want to portray their business
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    Default Re: Change the download directory to a different Server

    Quote Originally Posted by kobra View Post
    You have control doing it on your own platform
    You are at the mercy of the other server doing it your way
    By this do you suggest I would be best to Host the Site myself rather than use a hosting company?

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    Default Re: Change the download directory to a different Server

    By this do you suggest I would be best to Host the Site myself rather than use a hosting company?
    No, unless you have to required uplink at your location it would be very slow. As even a broadband connection uploads at about one-tenth the download speed and uploading is the basic function of a web server

    I was suggesting that for 200GB as you stated that a dedicated server would be inline for your purposes...
    If you are wanting to become your own server administrator
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    Default Re: Change the download directory to a different Server

    There is a "Add on Contribution" called "External Product Images" that allows the images to be stored Externally and Zen cart loads them when needed.
    Its only some minor code changes.
    Could something like that be done for the Download Files?

    Not sure if I should ask this here but can anyone give me some links / Advice on a good source of Info on learning the zen cart structure and customising it?
    (By this I don't mean the "e-Start Your Web Store with Zen Cart" - I have that - I'm after More Code customisation info)

 

 

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