SMART External File Storage
SMART External File Storage provides seamless integration between Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and external file systems through a unified API. The solution includes two connectors, each designed for different connectivity scenarios.
Available Connectors
FTP Connector
Enables connectivity to remote servers using multiple protocols:
- SFTP / SCP — secure file transfer over SSH
- FTP — standard file transfer protocol
- WebDAV — web-based distributed authoring
- S3 — Amazon S3-compatible storage
On-Premises Connector
Enables connectivity to on-premises file systems through a secure WebAPI service:
- Direct access to local/network file systems via IIS-hosted WebAPI
- OAuth 2.0 authentication with Microsoft Entra ID
- File access control through Windows account permissions
Common Capabilities
Both connectors integrate with the External File Storage module and provide:
- Full set of file operations: create, read, upload, delete
- Directory management: create, browse, delete
- Secure credential storage in Business Central isolated storage
- Unified API for consistent access regardless of the underlying protocol