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dmahon1
Nov 26, 2011Aspirant
What exactly does it offer?
I have a ReadyNAS (NVX). It has an IP address. I backup daily to an external device and use ReadyNAS Vault for my most important items so they are backed up almost instantly and have versions availabl...
JohnnyEgnyte
Jan 25, 2012Aspirant
Hi heppy,
Although Egnyte can be utilized on its own as a cloud file server, the NAS component provides a central local access point. Most companies like to have an online access point (cloud) as well as a shared local access point (NAS) for extra data redundancy and fast offline file access. But in your case, if personal computer sync is enough (for data redundancy/offline access) and internet connectivity isn't an issue, then there is no need for the NAS.
~ Johnny
Although Egnyte can be utilized on its own as a cloud file server, the NAS component provides a central local access point. Most companies like to have an online access point (cloud) as well as a shared local access point (NAS) for extra data redundancy and fast offline file access. But in your case, if personal computer sync is enough (for data redundancy/offline access) and internet connectivity isn't an issue, then there is no need for the NAS.
~ Johnny
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