MessageSolution File Archive Analysis Platform (FAA) is an electronic document retention and storage management solution designed for enterprise and SME organizations. It is available as both an on-premise deployment and a cloud-hosted service. FAA connects to existing corporate file systems to locate, offload, compress, and store files according to configurable archiving, retention, and recovery policies. Administrators can define which files are archived, how and where they are stored, and how long they are retained. Key operational capabilities include: - File stubbing technology that reduces file server storage volume by up to 90%, leaving behind shortcuts for transparent user access - In-process compression and single-instance storage (deduplication) that reduces archive storage requirements by 60–75% - Offloading of historical files from primary to secondary storage to improve primary server performance - Policy-driven privacy classification for sensitive documents to support GDPR and CCPA compliance - Same-day ransomware recovery of critical data to network file servers, as an alternative to traditional backup systems - Full-text keyword, key phrase, and proximity search across archived files to support eDiscovery and compliance requests - Role-based access control allowing administrators to allocate employee archive access and activity rights - Web-based archive interface, offline archive access, BlackBerry mobile access, and Windows Desktop Search integration Two editions are available: Enterprise Suite (includes Windows Desktop Search integration) and Compliance Express. No SQL server is required for operation.