# NAS Drive vs. Cloud File System

NAS Drive vs. Cloud File System

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![cloud](../images/ssspiral.svg)# NAS Drive vs. Cloud File System

## The advantages of a Cloud platform such as Dataprius far outweigh those of a NAS server

### **Cost-effective storage capacity versus security and availability.**

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## Characteristics of NAS servers or drives.

Cost-effective storage capacity. This is **the advantage** that everyone appreciates when considering the use of a **NAS device** in the company.

This **high capacity** can **distract us** from its **drawbacks**, without considering the **many advantages** that a system like **Dataprius** offers.

**There are many reasons why a cloud system outperforms this type of solution, including security, management and continuity.
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## File security and company management capacity.

In a world where **cybersecurity** is paramount, consideration must be given to **whether** the **company is capable** of taking the risks.

Instead of contracting **external services**, the company chooses to provide these services **itself**. This can lead to security **problems** by someone **within the company** who is not trained in security.

It is part of the business strategy to decide whether to focus on your business or to spend time managing resources.**‍**

## Service availability and continuity in the event of an incident.

**Sharing files** with **customers** and **remote work** are common activities on file storage.

Our **customers** **expect** the system to **always work**, at any time and from any place, so it is desirable that the system is **free of physical incidents**.

With **Dataprius** cloud storage, these incidents are **reduced to the minimum** possible, offering the highest possible **security**.

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## The service continuity of a NAS server is vulnerable in many cases.

The service continuity of a **NAS**
can be **compromised** by a simple **power outage** as it resides on company premises.

A **device failure** will not only stop work and sharing, it can mean **loss** of **company data**.

A **connectivity outage** of the NAS device will stop access to the company's files.

A **physical incident** at the business such as theft or fire could result in the loss of company business files.

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## A Cloud platform provides continuity of service.

**No NAS server provides the level of continuity and resilience that a cloud system can provide.**

Thanks to its architecture, cloud services are designed to offer 24 hours a day, 365 days a year continuity.

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Currently, the **Dataprius** network consists of **18 servers** residing in **different countries**.
**Unlike a NAS server**, which is a single point of storage.

The server network of a **Cloud** platform **allows redundancy**, if one server has a problem, **another one picks up the work**. It allows duplicate storage and **backups** in another geographical location.

The **servers** of a **Cloud** platform reside in data centres or **Datacenters.** No company has the means **to prevent incidents** as those provided by a high-quality Datacenter.

A Datacenter has measures to prevent **power cuts**, connectivity failures, catastrophes such as fires, earthquakes or floods.

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## Managing a NAS server.

If a **NAS server** is acquired, it is absolutely necessary to have some **IT knowledge** for installation, access permissions and configurations.

## Managing a Cloud platform.

**Cloud systems** are designed to be **managed** by people with **little knowledge** of computers and server configuration.

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## Bottleneck and throughput.

If the connection offers 400 Mbs, 4users connected to 100Mbs will be enough to
saturate its capacity.

**A NAS server's bottleneck is determined
by the Internet connection.**

A **Cloud platform** resides in a Datacenter where **connectivity** is measured in **Gbs**.
The service **never saturates** and offers high performance for hundreds and **thousands of concurrent users.**

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## Cybersecurity and NAS server maintenance.

**The cybersecurity of a NAS driver is compromised from the moment it is installed**. If external access is provided, maintenance tasks, updates, attack prevention, firewall and router configurations routines, etc. must be carried out.

## Cloud platform cybersecurity.

Cloud systems are **dedicated services** provided by **specialised** companies. **There are resources** and personnel **available** to maintain the security of the system. The Datacenter **infrastructures** themselves are already **designed for security**.

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## Data protection compliance with NAS.

When you store customer data in your company, you are subject to compliance with data protection regulations.
**When using a NAS server, you are responsible for the data at your own risk.**

## Data protection compliance with a cloud system.

**Data protection** can be delegated to the **provider**. The provider can **guarantee** **compliance** by means of a contract and the adoption of the measures **required by law**.

## System's additional tools.

## Because it's not just about storage, it's about managing and working with files.

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**Cloud file systems come equipped with a series of tools for managing and working with files.**

Cloud systems are designed to facilitate common tasks with files, such as sharing documents with clients and collaborators or editing Office files.

**Dataprius** has **mechanisms** for tracking and **controlling** actions on **documents**. It also has data protection measures, as its service depends largely on this.

Cloud storage such as **Dataprius provides** extras such as: **technical support**, **backups** in another location, **access** via **mobile** devices, **integration** with other applications, etc.

## A user-friendly cloud.

A Cloud system is **accessed** through a series of **applications**.
These applications are **designed** to offer maximum **ease of use**. Both internally and externally, simplicity is a **priority**.

**The level of friction and learning curve of a Cloud file system is minimal.** They are marketed over the Internet and may offer free or trial versions, if it is not user-friendly, clients will not accept it.

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## You can try Dataprius before you decide.

**Once you have purchased a NAS, it is yours to manage.**

**Testing** a **NAS** before you buy it **could be** **complicated**, you would have to agree to **return** it with the retailer, as long as it is in good condition.
You would have to **pay** the money it costs and not break the hardware **warranty**.

The **Cloud can be** **tested** **from your computer**. All you have to do is **install** the application, upload the files, **prove** that you can **access** **them from your computer,** mobile phone or tablet. All at **zero cost**, as easy as a few mouse clicks.

## When is a NAS recommended?

The strength of the NAS is the speed for large files on the local network.
Using a NAS is recommended when **large files** are stored and **frequent use is required**. For example, large video and image files.

Therefore, an appropriate solution would be NAS device, if you need maximum upload speed for many **files that you use on a daily basis, or when you do not need them to be available on the Internet.**

In short, if you need to store a large volume of files, these files are very heavy and are used only occasionally, then a NAS is ideal both at home and in the company. In this context the Cloud can be slow due to a slow Internet connection.

## Why is a cloud system like Dataprius recommended?

If the files are not huge in size, we will enjoy **ubiquitous storage** with permanent availability.

In particular, when **high availability** is required both from inside and outside the company. Being able to **access files** and **work from anywhere**. It's not just about storage, it's about having mechanisms in place that manage multiple user access and preserve data integrity.

In **companies** or organisations with **multiple locations**, flexible working hours and a work-life balance, having an Intranet as a central place to access documents is key.

**Delegate** security, legal compliance, maintenance tasks, backups to the **provider**. You have a system that **prevents accidental deletions**, that **generates versions** of the files you work with and controls the actions of the equipment and **avoids** the danger of viruses such as **Ransomware** or Cryptolocker.

A system **adjusted to your storage and usage** needs at all times. You pay just for what you use and it never falls short. Nor will it become obsolete, it is **updated** in terms of functionality and security needs. Technical support is also **available for any type of incident**, there is technical staff at the system's and your disposal every day.

**Simplicity** in the **organisation** of information, data and permissions. Let's not forget that access to files is identical both at home and in the office.

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