Storage - Manual

In this article you will learn:

• What the storage is for and what variants we offer
• How to set up and operate the storage
• Glossary of terms

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Data storage

Data storage is primarily used to back up files, whether web, email, or personal data. However, as technology advances, there are increasing demands for expanded file handling, from online sharing and editing to full digital office functionality.

We therefore offer data storage in two variants: 

• Disk ⧉: The Disk service is our primary repository. It serves as a reliable and easily accessible backup and archiving service, especially for websites and files from personal or business computers. We offer the Disk service in 5 GB (Webhosting) or 10 GB (VPS) for free to back up web hosts and SSD servers.
• WEDOS Cloud Disk (CD) &boxboxbox;: Cloud Disk is a modern storage solution based on the NextCloud platform. It is designed primarily for sharing files, from photos to documents, in real time. We offer a basic version for free.

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Establishment and operation of storage facilities

Because they are two different services, Disk and Cloud Disk have their own order forms. It is also not possible to automatically switch from one service to the other.

Drive

To get WEDOS Disk up and running, do the following:

1. Order the service ⧉.
2. Wait for the service to be set up (within 1 hour of receipt of payment).
3. Connect the drive to a site or device using one of the supported protocols.
4. Download and send data as needed. You can automate backups with your own script or third-party software.

Cloud Disk (CD)

To get Cloud Disk up and running, do the following:

1. Order the service ⧉.
2. Wait for the service to be set up (within 1 hour of receipt of payment).
3. Create a service user.
4. Connect to the drive via the web interface ⧉ or the NextCloud app.

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Glossary of terms

• Archiving: storing old or little-used data on remote storage to make room for new or more frequently used data.
• Cloud Disk (CD): cloud storage for file sharing and collaboration.
• Document: usually a text or spreadsheet file, or a presentation.
• FTP: Protocol for connecting the Drive to a computer or webserver.
• Collaboration: collaboration of two or more people on a single document.
• Real Time: Changes to the document are visible to other users when the author makes them.
• rSync: A protocol for synchronizing data between Drive and another device.
• File sharing: allowing another person or persons to view or edit files.
• SMB (CIFS): a protocol for sharing access to files on the Disk.
• Encryption: secure data from theft. If an attacker does not have the (de)encryption key, he cannot find out the actual content of the encrypted data.
• Storage: Storage space for storing data.
• Videoconferencing: live video and audio transmission between participants in a virtual room.
• WebDAV: Protocol for connecting CDs to a computer.
• WEDOS Disk: basic storage, basically a hard drive accessible on the Internet.
• Backup: copying data to a remote location for recovery in case the original is damaged.