Release notes Drive 1.0.1 (August 02, 2024)
Bug fixes
- We fixed a bug that caused a connection issue with the blob storage accounts
Overview
Fastfinder Drive is a powerful Windows Service specifically developed to facilitate the efficient transfer of instrument files from clinical laboratories to FastFinder, a web application hosted on Microsoft Azure. This service automates the secure upload and download of files to and from Azure Blob Storage and provides extensive configuration options to cater to various laboratory requirements.
Key Features
- Automated File Transfers: Efficiently manages the transfer of files from local laboratory directories to Azure Blob Storage.
- Configurable Path Settings: Flexible configuration for defining source and destination paths with extension filters.
- Pre-Upload File Manipulation: Executes console applications and PowerShell scripts for file processing before cloud upload.
- Secure Transfers Using SAS Tokens: Utilizes Azure's Shared Access Signature (SAS) tokens for secure access and operations.
- Reliable and Auditable: Ensures data integrity with comprehensive logging and monitoring capabilities.
Detailed Features
- Azure Blob Storage Integration
- File Upload: Automates the process of uploading files from local directories to Azure Blob Storage containers.
- File Download: Facilitates downloading files from Azure Blob Storage to local directories as needed for further processing.
- Configurable Path Settings
- Source and Destination Paths: Define and manage the paths for both uploading and downloading files through an easily adjustable configuration file.
- Dynamic Naming Conventions: Supports customizable naming conventions for files and directories, allowing alignment with laboratory-specific or project-specific standards.
- Pre-Upload Processing
- Console Application Execution: Allows running specified console applications to process files, such as converting file formats, validating data, or other manipulations prior to upload.
- PowerShell Script Support: Executes PowerShell scripts for complex file manipulation, task automation, or application of custom business logic before files are transferred.
- Secure Access and Operations
- SAS Token Security: Employs Azure SAS tokens to grant secure, limited-time access to Azure Blob Storage, ensuring that file transfers are both secure and controlled.
- Data Encryption: Leverages Azure’s encryption capabilities to protect data both in transit and at rest.
- Service Management
- Installation and Configuration: Simple setup process with configurable settings accessible through a configuration file.
- Logging and Monitoring: Detailed logging of all operations provides transparency and aids in troubleshooting.
- Reliability and Compliance
- Integrity and Reliability: Ensures reliable file transfers.
- Compliance Ready: Designed to meet high standards of security and compliance, suitable for sensitive clinical data handling.
Enhancements in This Release
- Initial deployment includes full functionality for automated, secure file transfers between local systems and Azure Blob Storage using SAS tokens.
- Integrated capabilities for executing pre-upload file manipulation tasks via console applications and PowerShell scripts.
- Comprehensive configuration options for customizing file transfer paths and naming conventions.
Known Issues
- Currently, there are no identified issues with this release. Please report any problems to our support team for prompt assistance.