Considerations when choosing a File Server for Revit

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Mar 4, 2025

Products and versions covered

Issue:

What to consider when choosing a File Server for central models in Revit file-based worksharing?
What versions of Windows Server are supported for the Revit central file storage?

Solution:

Operating System

Windows: A Windows file server is preferred, as this is the environment in which the software is designed and tested.
Other: If a non-Microsoft file server is being considered, see the following article for information on support with this environment: Revit support with network file servers (NAS) or cloud storage solutions

Specifications

Network Recommendations

Community recommendations

See Also:

Products:

Revit;

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