@dafyre Data normally get stored locally on a device. They are usually in remote sites. They go to a hotel etc and connect to whatever is available. The sync begins. Meanwhile, the data from the day before has not finished and starts downloading to the users.

An example now is User A, User B, and User C all have a OneDrive account and are also signed into [email protected]'s acount. The server is also signed in to [email protected]. User A places data in a folder monitored by OneDrive. It then Syncs to the server, at the same time syncing to User B and User C. They don't need the data from User A. Only the server does. It is a constant sync from different users and the WAN connection stays saturated on OneDrive transfers. The main office is in a rural location and limited bandwidth.

The issues with OneDrive as a whole are rare. The main problem is the 1Tb limit for the OneDrive account and the constant syncing. The Synology would become the main storage versus another Windows server and the associated licensing. OneDrive would not be the main data repository. From what I gather, they have to "archive" data in other OneDrive accounts to make space in the main account for "new" data. I know its a strange way to handle storage. A alternate sync client could be used to upload data and not then download to everyone else. One-way sync.

@DustinB3403 Thanks. That confirms my suspicion. I'll test it in my lab tonight. I thought I had done it that way before but it has been a while.

@scottalanmiller Yes. On the plus side - it's not a "homegroup" Ugh.

@DustinB3403 I know it should work this way but it seems intermittent. That is what I am trying to verify. The remote user would need their username/password on the machine that is being accessed in order to grant them access. I cannot recall if i've ever set up a local account on a machine with MS credentials. Having everything in AD makes you forget all the nuances of a workgroup.

@DustinB3403 The machines are not on a domain now. They are both "workgroup" machines. I can easily add a local account and get access like normal. I am unsure on how to use the MS login credentials to set up permissions. Trying to avoid having to sign into different accounts to access a share.

A friend has a company that uses Office 365 Bus Premium for the office suite/email. It is a small company (10 to 15 users). Email and the office apps are working fine. They have field technicians that use tools to collect air quality data. This data gets loaded onto laptops/tablets that are Windows 10 and they put them in a OneDrive folder that syncs back to their main office. This worked "ok" for a short while when they first started but now have outgrown the 1Tb limit on OneDrive. Another issue is the 2-way syncing. It cripples them at their office because the WAN connection stays saturated with bi-directional OneDrive syncing. I don't know how this got set up or who set it up but it is far from ideal. Also, last year, the main account was removed from the O365 and they lost all the data. It was recovered from a backup but MS was ultimately at fault (MS support tech owned up to it after reviewing the logs). Took almost an entire day just to figure out what happened and a while for MS to admit to anything.

They rely heavily on the syncing to get the data from the field to the office. The data ends up in a SQL db and generates reports. I would put file/folder syncing at the top of the priority list. Most of the field guys are using cellular to upload the data. 2-way syncs, again, are a huge problem due to bandwidth limitations.

I was giving them a demo of Nextcloud and it seems to be a good fit. One problem I can think of is the number of issues I read about regarding syncing in NC. They need to upgrade storage soon and it would be the perfect time to implement a better solution. They will definitely keep O365 for mail and apps but need a beefier storage solution. A pair of large Synology boxes would be better than what is being done now.... Thoughts?

2 machines that are Windows 10 Pro and signed in with a MS account - What is the proper way to access a shared folder on a local network? Going to start a different post with the main problem for another discussion as to where this is coming from. The credentials are causing the issue.

Check out mxroute.com. Seems very affordable.

@JaredBusch I honestly assumed that it was no longer a good idea in terms of security. I have done it before with a NAT mapping and it worked fine. What is your view on this?

EASILY convinced a new client not to place a new server directly on a public IP with port 3389 open. I thought it was going to be a battle. Have them on board for a VPN.

+1 for Flashbay.

I was guessing the guide would still apply but it never hurts to ask. Better than troubleshooting later.

With the updates and changes to Nextcloud - is there any new steps to the install as compared to the "official @JaredBusch guide" ? I am ready to bring up a new instance and thought I would check before using the NC 13 guide.

Also, is it best to just mount the /var/nextcloud/data folder to a separate partition versus a separate disk? Still haven't had much luck with that part...

Makes perfect sense.

@JaredBusch said in What is the right way to install snap on Fedora:

@brandon220 said in What is the right way to install snap on Fedora:

For instance - I saw there is a Nextcloud snap. Would you ever consider using it?

Never.

I knew you were going to say that.... Exactly my point. What would normally decide if you used the snap package or installed manually? I would assume use snaps for testing and then install the "normal" way for production.

What snap applications would one normally run instead of installing the traditional way? Are there worries about them being insecure? For instance - I saw there is a Nextcloud snap. Would you ever consider using it?

As important as backups are - I'm really surprised that NC has not integrated them into the software.
This thread is helpful as I was not aware of Restic. I normally make exports of the VM for NC backups.

Every Ubuntu server I have ever installed has filled up the /boot after a few updates/upgrades. I know it is normally easy to resolve but it is a pain.