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Issue 16:  Discover the Benefits of an Open Source Storage Server

Discover the Benefits of an Open Source Storage Server
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Issue #16

In this issue: 

■ WHAT'S HAPPENING AT 45DRIVES ————

 

Register For Our Single Server Webinar October 7th, 2021

Open source storage concepts can be intimidating and difficult to understand when you have little or no experience with them. The same goes for choosing the right storage server to fit your requirements. With so many options to navigate through—where do you even begin? 

Join our Educational Team for an informative overview of open source storage concepts, some common advantages & disadvantages associated with the current data storage options, and an introduction to the 45Drives Storinator line of products that can help get you started.

Details: 
  • Webinar - Discover the Benefits of an Open Source Storage Server
  • Thursday, October 7, 2021
  • 2:00 PM AST
  • Duration: 45-60 minutes with Q&A included
Register here.

 

■ NEW ON THE BIG SCREEN  ————————

 

Using Rclone for Cloud Backups

This week, Spencer talks to us about using Rclone for backing up to various cloud providers.

During this video demo, Spencer will demonstrate how to install Rclone and connect to a cloud service. He also walks through connecting to Backblaze B2 and Ceph. This process allows users to move files to these services and safely store their backups.
Watch here!

 

■ BITS & BYTES  ———————

You can store both large and small files on the Storinator. Our network-attached storage server is great for any business size, from small businesses to enterprise companies looking to store data, boost productivity and minimize IT overhead.

■ FROM THE BLOG ————————————


Five Ways 45Drives Support Can Help Manage Your Storage Infrastructure
 

If you’re a system administrator, a good day is when no one talks to you, and a bad day is when everyone talks to you. Our support team is 100% dedicated to making sure no one talks to you – unless you want them to, of course!

Check out this blog. We’ve compiled five reasons how our service and support offerings can help you not worry about your infrastructure and backend surprises – but focus on your everyday tasks and keep your workflow moving forward seamlessly. 

Read blog here.

 

■ HOW TO  ———————

Here's a quick "how-to" article from our engineers! This article will walk you through installing Rclone and connecting a remote to a cloud service such as Backblaze or Google Drive. This process will allow you to move files to these cloud services.

Hit the big red button to learn how.
Learn how to connect Rclone to Cloud services.
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