Since large Content Services systems can take one or more days to export depending on the size of the source content, number of objects and physical network connections, the CS Export Tool allows you to export folders and documents to a Content Engine object store while the Content Services system is operational.
If objects are exported from an active Content Services system, one where documents are being added, deleted, or modified, it might be necessary to keep the exported objects up to date if changes are made to the CS originals in the Content Services environment.
RECOMMENDATION During the export process, the Content Engine system should be set to read-only to prevent simultaneous updates of the same objects in both systems causing the original object to become out-of-sync with the exported object. After all objects have been exported, the users will presumably stop accessing the CS system and begin using the Content Engine system.
CAUTION CS Export is designed to be run on a Content Engine object store that is not being accessed. Exporting data to the Content Engine environment while there are still users online in the CS environment can cause errors.