Shared Storage File Transfer

Copy a file from a source to a target (where both the source and target can be Cloud-based or on-premises) using shared storage.

Pattern Definition

Problem	How do I transfer a data file from an on-premises source to a cloud-based target (or vise versa) with minimal infrastructure?
Context	This pattern is applicable when there is a desire to transfer files from Cloud to Cloud, Cloud to on premises, on premises to Cloud, or on premises to on premises. The Cloud-based source or target may be SaaS, PaaS, or IaaS.
Forces	Need to handle file transfer on premises to on premises as well as on premises to Cloud. There is shared storage accessible to both source and target systems. Desire for minimal infrastructure to support file transfers
Solution	This pattern employs shared storage to facilitate file transfers between source and target systems. This is a minimalist approach to file transfers.
Consequences	Pros: No Data Integration Platform to configure and manage. Cons: Limited to source and target systems that can export/import files in the same format. No management of file transfers.