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WeeTeckTan
Iron Contributor
Nov 14, 2018

Enquiry for OneDrive Sync Client in File Server

Dear All, There is a incoming request that all the files must sync to local file server instead of syncing to individual laptop as the constraint of each laptop storage.   Where could I refer to s...
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WeeTeckTan
Iron Contributor
Nov 14, 2018

Hi ChrisWebbTech,

They have the concern of the internet connectivity to cloud in the country due to regulation and policy.

That's why they must have file server what if the internet connectivity is unstable or blocked to access to certain cloud (worst case scenario).

 

I tried to ask them to sync to their local laptop but they prefer to have 1 central file server for allocating all their departmental document. They can work on the document offline or online as they wish to. 

 

What's the best way to cater this situation? Note: They are purchasing the file server already. 

Thanks.

 

 

 

 

 

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ChrisWebbTech
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Nov 14, 2018
Depending on the amount of sync activity and if the users mainly home in an office. I would honestly look into SharePoint 2019 to host the files using the latest onedrive client which now supports on demand sync to reduce sync storage requirements but also will give you an onprem “file server” per say. Obviously you’ll need backup strategies etc.

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Microsoft-OneDrive-Blog/What-s-New-with-OneDrive-in-SharePoint-Server-2019/ba-p/218924

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    Nov 14, 2018

    Here's a third party option which can help

    https://www.layer2solutions.com/support/cloud-connector-faqs/onedrive-file-share-synchronization

     

    • WeeTeckTan's avatar
      WeeTeckTan
      Iron Contributor
      Nov 14, 2018

      Hi Deleted, we have subscribed Office 365 E1 Plan and using SharePoint Online to host departmental document. 

      the third party solution is supporting only OneDrive for business? How about SharePoint Online?

      SharePoint Online is leveraging OneDrive Sync Client tool once we click Sync button to sync to local.

      • Anonymous's avatar
        Anonymous
        Nov 14, 2018

        Yes it works with Sharepoint Libraries too

        https://www.layer2solutions.com/support/cloud-connector-faqs/file-system-sync-with-office-365

         

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