BDS / SAP content server / SAP ArchiveLink

Hello,
we have implemented the storage of pdf documents in BDS.
My question is now: Can I connect BDS to an external archive?
If so, do I have to use SAP ArchiveLink for that?
Can I somehow simulate an external archive? (Our development system is not connected to an external archive).
Thanks
Matthias

This looks like a BASIS question. Try in BASIS forum.

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