The modern age thrives on our ability to share. We connect across the internet - and borders. This creates a global village of sorts in which data can be easily accessed from anywhere. Capturing and sharing moments, documents, photos and videos is what brings us closer together. The personal cloud is the best way to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient access to data.
What Is a Personal Cloud?
Gartner defines the personal cloud as an “individual’s collection of digital content, services, and apps which are seamlessly accessible across any device.” A personal cloud can be used to store, synchronize, stream, and share content.
Personal clouds allow you to share and store files within a personal setting amongst friends and family. While this concept may seem similar to a private cloud setup, a personal cloud is aimed more at the average consumer.
Types of Personal Clouds
Below are the Personal clouds can be sorted into different types. More details can be referred on Wikipedia on the Personal Cloud article.
| Personal Cloud Type | Description | Examples |
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| Online Cloud - also known as a public cloud |
This is a data storage resource that allows you to share and access data across public platforms on the internet. |
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| Server Device Cloud |
These are similar to online clouds but their servers are locally operated. This means that while they still have the same public access capabilities, they enjoy better security. |
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| NAS Device Cloud |
A Network-Attached Storage – or NAS - Device cloud only handles data storage and file-sharing requests. These are mainly used in businesses for collaborative networking. |
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| Homemade Cloud |
These are smaller and much simpler cloud setups that can be made and used at home by anyone. These are made by attaching a storage device (USB hard drive) to a compatible Wi-Fi router. |
Manufacturers who create cloud-capable routers include:
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Is a Managed Cloud an Example of a Personal Cloud?
No. A managed cloud is not the same as a personal cloud. A personal cloud focuses more on the collection, storage, and sharing of private data whereas a managed cloud is focused more on company data. Managed cloud infrastructure is a combination of both on-premises and cloud-based server technology. This provides a globally distributed data center with the convenience and flexibility of a public cloud combined with the security, control, and professional service of a private cloud.
Sangfor’s Managed Cloud Services offers both Infrastructure-as-a-Service and Platform-as-a-Service. Relying on self-developed computing and cybersecurity, Sangfor’s MCS platform streamlines digital transformation for businesses. While a personal cloud is also controlled by the user personally, a managed cloud is maintained by a team of experts and IT professionals to ensure maximum efficiency and security.
Does Sangfor Have a Personal Cloud Solution?
Sangfor prides itself on using advanced infrastructure and technology to meet the needs of every client. The Sangfor aStor personal cloud is an enterprise-grade storage solution.
- Using software-defined technology for elastic expansion and on-demand allocation, the platform adopts a fully symmetrical distributed architecture. aStor provides high-performance storage resources, affordable large-capacity storage resources, and more.
- The aStor cloud storage platform also features unified management for block, file, and object storage while supporting third-party cloud management. This makes it a unified one-stop cloud solution.
For more information on Sangfor’s aStor platform, download the brochure here. Visit www.sangfor.com for more of Sangfor’s elite cybersecurity and cloud computing solutions.
