Background We need a file system to backup all our laptop data files in real-time manner. We also need a file system to share files among team members. In previous company, we set up a NAS (Network Attached Storage) and configured backup script that automatically run every morning to backup files from each laptop to the NAS. We also set up shared folders in the NAS for file sharing purpose. The shortcoming of the file backup system is that it is not so real-time and it can only run when the laptop is connected to the office LAN (Local Area Network). The shortcoming of file sharing system is that we can only access the file when connected to LAN or via VPN (Virtual Private Network) when working remotely. Challenges Some of the policies that our company (team of seven as of writing, and we don't intend to get bigger than 30) follows when adopting a IT solution is that: a) Minimal setup cost b) Minimal, if not zero, hardware (disaster recovery and...
Stanley Chee is a serial entrepreneur, a tech startup angel investor, an ex-Google Regional Trainer, a TEDx speaker, a Mensa member, a public speaker, a casual blogger, a loving husband and father.