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Alexander Renz 614d4f5b38 Implement comprehensive optimizations for HMAC File Server 
- Added ClamAV security configuration to enhance scanning efficiency for critical file types.
- Introduced deduplication optimization with a 1GB threshold to bypass SHA256 computation for large files, improving upload speed.
- Resolved "endless encryption" issue by disabling deduplication for large files and allowing video file extensions in global settings.
- Enhanced upload performance verification scripts to monitor and validate upload processes and configurations.
- Updated monitoring scripts for real-time log analysis and upload activity tracking.
- Documented all changes and configurations in respective markdown files for clarity and future reference.
2025-07-18 07:32:55 +00:00

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Deduplication Optimization - 1GB Threshold

Updated Configuration

Production Setting Applied

[deduplication]
maxsize = "1GB"          # Files larger than 1GB skip deduplication
enabled = true
directory = "/opt/hmac-file-server/data/dedup"

Performance Impact

File Processing Logic

  • Small files (< 1GB): Get deduplication with SHA256 hash computation
  • Large files (≥ 1GB): Skip deduplication entirely, upload at network speed
  • Most video files: Will now bypass the hash computation that caused "endless encryption"

Why 1GB is Optimal

  1. Covers most media files: Most video files, even high-quality ones, are under 1GB
  2. Still enables deduplication: Smaller files (documents, images, small videos) still benefit
  3. Eliminates bottlenecks: Very large files upload without processing delays
  4. Storage efficiency: Deduplication remains active for the majority of files

Expected Results

Before (with no size limit)

970MB video file upload:
1. Network transfer: ~30 seconds (depends on connection)
2. SHA256 computation: 2-5 minutes (CPU intensive)
3. Total time: 2.5-5.5 minutes + "endless encryption" appearance

After (with 1GB limit)

970MB video file upload:
1. Network transfer: ~30 seconds
2. SHA256 computation: SKIPPED
3. Total time: ~30 seconds + immediate completion

Larger files (>1GB)

Any file >1GB:
- Bypasses deduplication completely
- Uploads at pure network speed
- No processing delays
- Immediate completion

Client Behavior Improvement

XMPP Clients (Gajim, Dino, Conversations)

  • Before: Progress bar stuck on "encryption" for minutes
  • After: Smooth progress at actual upload speed
  • User Experience: Upload completes as expected without delays

File Types Affected

  • Videos (.mp4, .mkv, .avi, .mov): Major improvement for files approaching 1GB
  • Large archives (.zip, .tar, .7z): Faster uploads for big archives
  • ISO files: No more delays on large disc images
  • High-res media: Large photo/video collections upload quickly

System Status

✅ Production Server: Updated and running with 1GB threshold
✅ Docker Config: Updated to match production settings
✅ nginx Timeouts: Already configured for large file support (4800s)
✅ ClamAV: Disabled to avoid scanning delays
✅ Upload Limits: 10GB maximum file size supported

Monitoring

The system is ready for immediate testing. Your large video files should now upload without the "endless encryption" delays you experienced before.

Configuration Applied: $(date)
Deduplication Threshold: 1GB
Status: Optimized for large file uploads