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This is an intriguing product just for the novelty, but I'm not completely getting what itch it is trying to scratch? Is it just to simplify connection to thes
by jermaustin1 7y ago
This is an intriguing product just for the novelty, but I'm not completely getting what itch it is trying to scratch?
Is it just to simplify connection to these various endpoints through a single "API" making switching backend providers "easier"? Or am I missing something?
If I am building my product on top of AWS or DropBox, or Box, or any of these, why would I not go straight to the vendor?
- PearTechFiend 7y agoIt’s more catered towards those who use traditional means and who have external users who need to upload or download files with more granularity. It was originally designed for those who use Linux infrastructure and wanted to get their files to the cloud without needing to use jump boxes or provision their own server. It uses the native applications too so there is no need to install software. But yes, it also acts like a secure backup service where you are not restricted to a single endpoint and you can control your data. Also this offers more security such as limiting uploads from specific source IPs, permissions and ties in nicely for those who script (as there is also a SCP solution). In the end, there was some interest so figured I’d share it here around the SFTP side and have some feedback.