If you copy source files to the Relativity file share, do you need to keep the original files in the original processing location after publishing?

The correct answer indicates that once source files have been copied to the Relativity file share and published, you do not need to keep the original files in the original processing location. This is because the files stored in Relativity are considered to be securely preserved and accessible for all necessary operations. After successfully publishing, the integrity of the files is maintained within Relativity's environment, so the original files can be safely removed to free up space or for other management tasks.

In situations where verification is required, it's often the case that the verification process can confirm the integrity and completeness of the files stored in the Relativity file share. Once this verification has been satisfactorily completed, the originals might not be necessary. Hence, it's practical to delete them if you are confident in the reliability of the migration process and the security of the Relativity platform. However, keeping the originals available until certain checks have been made is a common practice but not strictly required for operational purposes once the data is published.