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--- software:squirrel:squirrel_global_settings [2025/02/11 10:11] – support@smikar.com
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-**Squirrel System Settings Documentation
+===== ⚙️ Squirrel System Settings =====
-**
-Overview
-This document provides an overview and descriptions of the configurable settings within the [[https://www.smikar.com/squirrel/|Squirrel]] system. Each setting has a specific purpose related to data archiving, file management, and system configuration.
+==== 🔍 Overview ====
-Settings
+This document provides a detailed overview of the configurable system settings within the [[https://www.smikar.com/squirrel/|Squirrel]] archiving platform. Each setting plays a specific role in managing data archiving behavior, file lifecycle policies, storage destinations, and user environment configuration.
+> ⚠️ **Important:**
+> Do **not** modify any system settings unless you’ve consulted this guide — or preferably, your **SmiKar representative**. Incorrect settings may impact system functionality and are changed **at your own risk**.
 {{:software:squirrel:global_settings.png?400|}}
-**//Do not change settings of Squirrel without refering to this page, or even better talking to your Squirrel Represtentative from SmiKar.
+----
-In correct settings may impact system functionality and are at your own risk.//**
-**Squirrel System Settings Documentation**
+==== 🧾 System Settings Explained ====
-**Overview**
+Below is a list of all configurable settings, what they do, and how they should be used.
+^ **Setting Name** ^ **Value** ^ **Description** ^
+| `ArchiveDays` | Number (e.g., 180) | Number of days since a file was last accessed before it’s archived. Set to `0` to disable. |
+| `ModifiedDays` | Number (e.g., 730) | Number of days since a file was last modified before it's eligible for archiving. |
+| `Azure_AccessTier` | `hot`, `cool`, or `cold` | Specifies the **Azure Blob Storage access tier** used for archived files. |
+| `Azure_Container` | Text (e.g., `squirrel-archive`) | Name of the Azure container where archived files are stored. |
+| `Azure_ResourceGroup` | Text | The name of the Azure Resource Group tied to your storage. |
+| `Azure_StorageName` | Text | The name of the Azure Storage Account used by Squirrel. |
+| `AzureDeleteBlobAfterDays` | Number | Number of days before archived files are automatically deleted from Azure. Set to `0` to disable deletion. |
+| `baseurl` | URL (e.g., `https://squirrel.yourcompany.com`) | Base URL for your Squirrel deployment. Provided by SmiKar. |
+| `StubType` | `HTML` or `URL` | Determines the format of the stub file. **Should not be changed** after deployment. |
+| `Orphaned_restore_path` | SharePoint URL | Path used to restore files if the original location no longer exists. |
+| `isMovedwithStub` | `0` or `1` | Whether Squirrel updates the archive record if a stub or folder is moved. `0 = off`, `1 = on`. |
+| `isRetainedAfterDelete` | `0` or `1` | Determines whether Squirrel retains archived data if the stub or folder is deleted. `1 = retain`, `0 = delete`. |
+| `MIP_enabled` | `0` or `1` | Enables Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) label filtering. `1 = enabled`. |
+| `MIP_excluded_labels` | Comma-separated labels | MIP labels to exclude from archiving. **Case-sensitive**. |
+| `Exclude_filetype` | `.ext1, .ext2` | File types to exclude from archiving (comma-separated extensions). |
+| `company_name` | Your Company Name | Sets your organization’s name within the Squirrel portal. |
+| `billing_address` | Full Address | Address used for billing purposes. |
+| `shipping_address` | Full Address | Address used for shipping or invoicing documentation. |
+| `Email_Alerts` | Email list | List of emails to receive system alerts and notifications. |
+| `Email_Billing` | Email address | Email address to receive billing-related notifications. |
-This document provides an overview and descriptions of the configurable settings within the Squirrel system. Each setting has a specific purpose related to data archiving, file management, and system configuration.
+----
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+==== ✅ Best Practices ====
-**Settings**
+- Always document changes made to system settings for future reference or support queries.
-^ Setting Name ^ Value ^ Description ^
+- When in doubt, consult [support@smikar.com](mailto:support@smikar.com) before making changes.
-| ArchiveDays | Set a number value that will help you achieve how much data you would like archived. 0(zero) turns this setting off | Specifies the number of days of inactivity before a file is archived. |
+- Do **not** edit core settings like `StubType` or `baseurl` after deployment without SmiKar’s assistance.
-| Azure_AccessTier | Type in the access tier for your Azure Storage. Options include hot, cool, or cold. | Specifies the Azure Blob Storage Access Tier to be used for archiving.  |
-| Azure_Container | Input your Azure Storage Container name. | Specifies the Azure container name where files will be stored. |
-| Azure_ResourceGroup | Input Azure Resource Group Name | Specifies the Azure resource group associated with your Azure Blob storage. |
-| Azure_StorageName | Input Azure Storage Account Name | Specifies the Azure storage account name for the archive. |
-| AzureDeleteBlobAfterDays | Input a numerical number | Specifies the number of days before an archived file is deleted from Azure blob storage. A value of 0 means no files will be deleted. |
-| baseurl | Input the URL of your Squirrel Environment. (e.g. https://squirreldemo.smikar.com/) | Base URL for the company's Squirrel site, used for URL creation. This will be provided by SmiKar. |
-| billing_address | Your Company Address | Specifies the billing address of the customer. |
-| company_name | Customer Name | Specifies the name of the customer/company. |
-| Email_Alerts | support@customer.com, admin@customer.com | Specifies the email addresses to receive system alerts. |
-| Email_Billing | accounts@customer.com | Specifies the email address for billing-related notifications. |
-| Exclude_filetype | .abc, .xyz | Specifies file types to exclude from archiving. Extensions are separated by commas. |
-| isMovedwithStub | 0 | Determines whether to update the archive record if a stub or folder is moved. Default setting is 0 (do not move the archive). |
-| isRetainedAfterDelete | 1 | Determines whether to retain an archived file if the stub or folder is deleted. Default setting is 1 (retain). |
-| MIP_enabled | 1 | Enables or disables Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) filtering. 1 enables MIP. |
-| MIP_excluded_labels | MIP label1, MIP label2 | Specifies MIP labels to exclude from archiving. Exact, case-sensitive matches only. |
-| ModifiedDays | 730 | Specifies the number of days of modification inactivity before a file is archived. |
-| Orphaned_restore_path | https://companyname.sharepoint.com/sites/orphaned/restore | Specifies the location to restore orphaned files if the original location no longer exists. |
-| shipping_address | Customer Name 123 Smith Street SharePointVille, VIC | Specifies the shipping address of the customer. |
-| StubType | HTML | Specifies whether the stub should be in HTML or URL format. This setting should not be changed after the initial deployment. |
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