I am just wondering what everyone's opinion is on where the best place to keep the local files is.
We started out using Revit MEP with all the files (central and locals) in the job folder on the server. I have heard lots of people talk about keeping the local files on the workstations and I have recently tried doing that. It seems to run a little smoother but maybe I am just seeing things.
What is everyone's take on this and what is the recommended approach?
Server
Pros: Backed up copies of local files, less chance for corruption (?), easier to manage users files (user files can be deleted to ensure everyone has to start fresh).
Cons: Backed up copies of local files (they take up more space), possible lag communicating to server (Is this really an issue with Gig Net and fast servers?).
Workstation
Pros: Faster access times, easier to get to your projects.
Cons: No backup (shouldn't be an issue if you save to central often), greater chance of local file get corrupted (?), harder to manager user files to ensure everyone is starting fresh.
Joe Fields PE, LEED AP BD+C
Mechanical Engineer and C# Enthusiast