File Sync - On Premises & Cloud

SnAzBaZ

SnAzBaZ

SnAzBaZ

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I need to implement a scenario where I can sync individual files between 4 UK sites, and also store them in the "cloud".

We are currently using Box.com but they do not have the "on premises" capability.

So in an ideal world I want to put a file server in 4 offices, the file server is accessed by users in that office and all changes to files are replicated between the 4 sites. The changes are also replicated to a cloud server which has a web front end for access to files by remote users from laptops / tablets etc.

Home users should also be able to sync folders of files to their home desktop machines.

I am not concerned about file encryption or remote wipe. Yes there are a number of security concerns with doing this, but right now I am simply interested in knowing if anyone can suggest software that does this.

Alfresco CMS is one, but they want £16k per CPU license for it.

Thanks
 
If you run MS Windows based servers, my thoughts might be of help. I am not an expert in this field, but we have run DFS replication fairly successfully in my previous company between UK and Malaysia offices.

You can dig up some info in Technet:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc771058.aspx

But I am not sure if I understood the expression about web interface for the cloud server, is this the kind of facility you expect from software/service to provide, in that case DFS may not be entirely suitable, however if that is already part of the existing solution (i.e cloud server), then you might save some pounds with DFS.

Just make sure your have enough bandwidth in the pipes at your sites, otherways if you have a lot to replicate you'll end up with 24 hour+ synch timers.


As an option 2 you can build your own "cloud" connecting your sites and setting up High Avaliability, meaning as long as at least one of your sites remains intact and has connectivity to the internet company can continue functioning. In this case turn your eyes towards VMware, Citrix or Hyper-V; If you have linux skills - open source Xen project server could be cost effective solution.
 
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