Hello all - I am in the process of scoping out a solution and want to tap the forum for some insight.
I want to set up a NAS device at each of 10 branch locations. These devices will all be remotely managed and be identical in terms of the data stored on them. The goal is route large file download requests to the Local NAS versus sending them onto the WAN to help with WAN bandwidth consumption and overall download times.
I want to be able to manage the files remotely and with as little administrative effort as possible. So, if possible I would like changes to be made as a one to many method.
I would like to know if using an NFS or CIFS would be the best solution in terms of file system. I would like to determine if it is feasible to place the appliances within their own OU in AD is feasible. Or, is utilizing a File Management System sufficient from a securing and administration standpoint.
Lastly, the appliance should be read-only to accessing users and they should not require credentials when accessing from within the local branch network.
I would like to hear the groups thoughts on models of appliances as well as any experience any have with this type of implementation.
Thank you
Best Regards,
-X
I want to set up a NAS device at each of 10 branch locations. These devices will all be remotely managed and be identical in terms of the data stored on them. The goal is route large file download requests to the Local NAS versus sending them onto the WAN to help with WAN bandwidth consumption and overall download times.
I want to be able to manage the files remotely and with as little administrative effort as possible. So, if possible I would like changes to be made as a one to many method.
I would like to know if using an NFS or CIFS would be the best solution in terms of file system. I would like to determine if it is feasible to place the appliances within their own OU in AD is feasible. Or, is utilizing a File Management System sufficient from a securing and administration standpoint.
Lastly, the appliance should be read-only to accessing users and they should not require credentials when accessing from within the local branch network.
I would like to hear the groups thoughts on models of appliances as well as any experience any have with this type of implementation.
Thank you
Best Regards,
-X