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Architect file and document integration with external DMS
Real World Scenario
Legal documents must stay in iManage DMS with metadata synced to Salesforce Case for matter management.
Expected Answer
• Salesforce Files as pointer records with external document URL and DMS ID
• Avoid duplicating binary in Salesforce reducing storage costs
• Bi-directional metadata sync: matter number, confidentiality, retention class
• Authentication SSO from Salesforce to DMS viewer
• Upload workflow: file lands in DMS first then Salesforce ContentDocument link created
• Compliance: legal hold in DMS propagates flag to Salesforce Case
• Search integration surfacing DMS results in Salesforce global search optional
Follow-Up Questions & Answers
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Main difference: use case and scale. Salesforce Files as pointer records with external document URL and DMS ID. Avoid duplicating binary in Salesforce reducing storage costs. Pick based on your integration pattern and team capability. Document system of record should be explicit—Salesforce as catalog not always as vault. Optimize for scale and operational observability.
Architect Perspective
Document system of record should be explicit—Salesforce as catalog not always as vault.