Anyone using FCP's file manager to remotely share files, anyone using FCP's file manager to remotely share files?

Hi:
I am looking to build a solution for a prospective client. I want to use FCP server's file manager to allow remote users to access and obtain content. This arrangement is actually for healthcare solution. I know FCP is used to manage and transfer files, but I am not sure what controls, access, etc are available to make assurances these files are not manipulated.

I've been using FCP for a long time and I do not know of "file manager" tool. Are you looking for an evaluation of FCP Server? That's a different forum, not many users of that app here.
bogiesan

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Comments?

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