[Forum] Images in database or file sytem?

[ComPilot]

Is there a negative aspect to storing images (profile pics, avatars, signatures images, etc) in the file system as opposed to the database?

I have plenty of space in the file system and only 300 Mb available for the database without extra expense.

Thank you

[Shamil.]

For security and performance purposes, it is recommended that you store attachments and images/avatars etc. in the file system.

Security wise, you don't want a bad attachment in your database, nor do you want it to be cluttered and therefore making the database inefficient for performance.

[bacemail]

Has anyone performed this before? I have the directions in front of me, but we all know that there is always a hidden problem.

[Videx]

Nothing will go wrong. Besides, you do daily db backups anyway, right?

[ComPilot]

When I performed this there were no problems.