is it better to store files on file system or in db

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Hello
I'm working on a c# , sql server project ... I need to store a group of images (maybe in a pdf file) attached to each report I'm working on (report is the main frame and database item) ...
is better to store the image on the file system or in the database ... and why ???
thanks in advance

Posted 25-Feb-13 12:31pm

mido_h_89

Updated 25-Feb-13 12:34pm

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Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov 25-Feb-13 18:55pm

It depends on a number of factors... both strategies are acceptable, but the preferences depend...
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PIEBALDconsult 25-Feb-13 18:57pm

Yes.

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**R. Giskard Reventlov** · Answer 1 · 2013-02-25T13:11:00

Solution 1

Read this[^]. Might point you in the right direction.

Posted 25-Feb-13 13:11pm

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Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov 25-Feb-13 21:41pm

It might, a 5.
—SA