This article provides recommendations for uploading and processing large batches of files in Sys.m. Following these steps can help enhance system performance and optimize high volume processing.

Follow these steps to safely upload and process large batches of files in Sys.tm. Proper setup ensures high efficiency, reliable performance, and smooth processing at every step.

Plan Before You Start

Decide how you’ll use the recognition data and files:

• Will you convert files to searchable PDFs?
• Will you rename or organize the file/directory structure?
• Will you only upload to Sys.tm, or also download processed data?

Consider using separate machines for uploading and retrieving to spread the workload. Test your Flow with a small sample before sending large batches.

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Flow Setup and Auditing

Sys.tm Flows include detailed logging and tracking. You can also:

• Clean up source folders/files after files move successfully.
• Increase log settings if extra tracking is needed (may increase costs)

Make sure your Flow is configured correctly and Pause on Errors is enabled to catch issues early. Also, confirm your metered limits support the expected volume.

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Windows Sys.tm Client Setup and Limitations

• Use Send to Sys.tm instead of dragging files into the folder.
• The Windows Client requires an empty folder as the sync directory
• Set the sending Client(s) to Not Synced to reduce overhead
• Keep folder contents at a reasonable number to avoid overtaxing Windows Explorer

Performance Optimization for Large uploads

• Increase Maximum Threads (start around 20, test for best results)
• Store data locally on the upload machine (avoid external drives)
• Ensure no upload throttling is configured
• Pause Windows updates during large transfers
• Test small batches first to find the best performance balence

Post-Upload Verification

• Set the destination folder to Cloud Only
• Allow the Client to finish syncing
• Verify file count and size in Windows Explorer (use "Size", not "Size on disk")

Permissions Behavior

The Windows Client does not explicitly set file or folder permissions during upload. Uploaded items inherit permissions from the destination folder.

Final Thoughts

Proper planning, testing, and configuration are key to successfully handling large file volumes in Sys.tm. Following these best practices helps reduce errors, improve performance, and ensure consistent processing results.