Local Cloud (Personal Cloud) Vs. Remote Cloud Storage
by Aaron Campbell
What is the Cloud (Remote Cloud)?
The short answer is that the Cloud is a computer on the internet holding your data. The more technical description would be a server or multiple servers sitting in a data center with access to your data stored on a series of SAN (Storage Area Network) devices. Neither of which are locally accessible by you.
What is a Local Cloud (Personal Cloud)?
The key difference between Local Cloud and Remote Cloud is your data’s location. In a Local Cloud environment, your data is stored in the safety of your own home or office. The only users with access to your data are the ones you allow. Instead of running a large enterprise data center you simply install a plug and play device like the my-Ditto to host your data. This requires no PCs, no Servers and no large storage arrays to work in your home or office. Simply plug in the power and an Ethernet cable into your router or gateway and you are set!
Who has access to the Remote Cloud data?
The data is accessible by data center employees as well as engineers with access to the system for development of their services. While most companies do encrypt the data they are storing, this does not mean that they are using the highest strength encryption nor does it guarantee that every company is encrypting their data. You can see here that Dropbox Lied to Users About Data Security to give themselves an uneven advantage against competition. When storing data remotely, you are giving up your physical access to turn off or on access to that data.
In a Remote Cloud where exactly is the data?
Unless the company you are signing up with specifically says on their website…who knows? Your information will basically be stored wherever is the cheapest in order to give the company the highest margins. Of course the company will not choose a location that will cause service interruption or reduce the users experience however the user more or less will have no knowledge of what state, city or even country their data is being housed in. When creating your own Personal Cloud, that data is and will always be stored on the the storage device in the safety of your home.
Who does the cloud benefit?
There are definitely benefits for both home and business users when referring to cloud computing. Originally cloud was designed for the enterprise companies that were beginning to require web applications that were remotely accessible as well as offsite data storage. Unfortunately there is simply not enough money in only targeting the enterprise companies so cloud companies were forced to target the home users and small businesses. Some of the benefits of cloud computing are services such as music streaming, photo sharing, ebooks and document storage. All of these can be achieved by installing a Personal Cloud such as the my-Ditto in the home or office.
Lets take a look at some of the options… (more…)
my-Ditto’s update
by Aaron Campbell
| Follow the steps below to update your my-Ditto.
1. Insert the administrator grey key on the computer. An Internet connection is required to update the my-Ditto. The latest my-Ditto version is the 10.2.19.5 one. Version 10.2.19.5 includes the following: |
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 BACKUPProtect your data 1. Save with one click 2. Automatic safety contine 3. Relax, my-Ditto takes care of everything |
-The music tab has been improved and allows playback. You can now create playlists. |
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 MULTIMEDIARemote access to your music Centralize your albums Listen to your favorite songs streaming at home and away ITunes ® server capability |
-The disk management is simplified. And adding a new disk will display a guide to format. |
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Dane-Elec makes every effort to continually improve the functionality of its products and services to provide the best user experience.
We recommend that you always have the latest version of the software.
Win an iPad 2 and a my-Ditto!
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Prize Details
Enter today – our first drawing will be held on June 1!
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Apple’s New iPad 2 is this summer’s most coveted device, and when paired with the award-winning my-Ditto, it’s true perfection. The my-Ditto extends iPad 2’s capacity to up to 4TB.
As the perfect accessory to any tablet or smartphone, my-Ditto works seamlessly with the Apple iPad 2, for remote access to every file you need, from anywhere in the world.
Designed with you in mind, my-Ditto also comes with a built-in iTunes and media server to stream your media once you capture it. Enter today to win an iPad 2 and the my-Ditto; the hottest way to access your digital content from anywhere in the world.
Entry for this prize ends on July 31, 2011.
Prize Eligibility
Only persons who are at least 18 years of age can enter.
Sweepstakes Starts
May 01, 2011 @ 10:33 am (PDT)
Sweepstakes Ends
July 31, 2011 @ 10:33 am (PDT)
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