Summary
Alfresco is one of the leading open source ECM systems. The key features of Alfresco are security, stability, and a scalable architecture. Due to its open source model, Alfresco can use the best open source technologies on the market and build a strong system at a low cost. Alfresco provides a very cost effective solution.
Alfresco architecture is designed based on JCR open standards. It is lightweight, modular, and scalable.
Alfresco can be used in the cloud, on-premises, or as a hybrid. The next chapter will cover details about the installation of an Alfresco system on various platforms.