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| | ====== File Fabric Simplification Options ====== |
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| ====== Appliance Simplification Options ====== | |
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| | The File Fabric provides unique advantages for Companies, Internet Service Providers (ISP's) and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) that want to unify file and object storage data for end user access and workflows. \\ \\ As The File Fabric provides access to over 60 different storage solutions, it provides the flexibility required to unify and press file and object storage unified through a global file system. As the File Fabric, web, desktop and mobile, can be custom branded, it is fairly straightforward to leverage this to tie into existing corporate identity and branding. \\ \\ One of the major challenges with providing a wide / deep feature rich multi-tenant based solution is how to deliver simplicity while providing the deeper features that some companies may need, but others do not. The danger is either making a solution that is too simple and does not meet then needs of your customer, or providing a solution that is too complicated that is difficult for some end users to use. The File Fabric uses an approach that gives the control to the direct deployer of the solution. File Fabric tenant administrators can build different 'packages' ranging in simplicity and functionality to meet the broad requirements of the different types of departments or companies that use the solution.\\ \\ Administrators can choose from the broad range of features that the File Fabric provides and decide which are to be available on deployment to different types of users. \\ \\ This document will cover the various methods available for configuration. |
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| Storage Made Easy Cloud Control Gateway Appliance provides unique advantages for Corporate customers, Internet Service Providers (ISP's) and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) that want to provide their own Enterprise File Share and Synchronization (EFSS) offering to their customers or staff. \\ \\ As SME provides access to over 40 different backend storage solutions, it gives the flexibility they need to leverage their backend storage to provide a Cloud EFSS solution to their customers. Because SME provides branding opportunities, the MSP can deliver their own branded solution to their customer base or staff. Finally, because SME supports Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Blackberry and Windows Mobile, the MSP can give full BYOD support to their customers with secure anywhere, anytime, any device access to their data. \\ \\ One of the major challenges with providing a feature rich multi-tenant solution is how to deliver simplicity while providing the right set of features your customer may need. The danger is always making a solution that is too simple and does not meet then needs of your customer. SME is implementing an approach that gives the control to the direct deployer of the service. They can build different âpackagesâ ranging in simplicity and functionality to meet the broad requirements of all the different types of organizations serviced by the end user ISP / MSP or company.\\ \\ SME has introduced packaging technologies for the EFSS Cloud Control Gateway Appliance, as well as our Windows, Mac, and Mobile clients. The concept behind the packagers is to allow Administrators to choose from the broad range of features that SME provides and put them into packages that are appropriate for different types of customers. \\ \\ This document will cover the simplicity options available. | ===== 1 File Fabric Deployment Options ===== |
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| ===== 1 Multi Tenant Appliance Packager ===== | |
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| {{:/cloudappliance:applsimple:steps:sme_1_multi_tenant_applian.png}} | The File Fabric supports the creation of 'packages' that can be used to define the types of options a company or a company department are able to access. This option is available is only available in the highest level of administration tenancy and is part of the File Fabric's configuration options (log in as Appliance Admin and select 'User Packages' from the Menu). \\ \\ Very detailed granular options can be configured, in the event the deployer wants to make the proposition more restrictive or simpler for end users.\\ \\ Each deployed File Fabric Appliance can have different 'packages' representing different company departments, company deployments or different hosting propositions (for ISP/MSP's).\\ |
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| Storage Made Easy supports the creation of packages that can be used for companies to subscribe to. This option is only available in ISP or hosting mode in the Appliance. Corporate users will have had this pre-configured for them by SME.\\ \\ Please see the screenshot for the very detailed granular options that can be configured, including default UI and editing options in the event the deployer wants to make the proposition deployed simpler.\\ \\ Each Appliance can have many packages in ISP/MSP hosting mode that are all configurable in this way.\\ | |
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| {{:/cloudappliance:applsimple:steps:sme_2_branding___look_and_.png}} | {{ ::screenshot_2020-11-16_at_19.06.54.png?600 |}} |
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| * The Appliance can be fully configured in terms of color scheme and logo from the 'look and feel' options when logged in as the Appliance Admin. This enables brand association / brand identity. | The File Fabric can be fully configured in terms of color scheme and logo from the 'look and feel' options when logged in as the File Fabric Appliance Administrator. This enables companies to easily promote strong brand association / brand identity. |
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| * This is applicable to both corporate and MSP/ISP use. | This options is available to both company and MSP/ISP users. |
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| {{:/cloudappliance:applsimple:steps:sme_3_configuring_site_fun.png}} | {{ ::screenshot_2020-11-17_at_09.25.04.png?600 |}} |
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| * The site functionality can be configured when logged in as the Appliance Admin. The available options are: | The site functionality can be configured when logged in as the Appliance Admin (Settings ->Site Functionality). |
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| * - Enable Business Group Sharing options | |
| * - Enable real-time refresh | |
| * - Force the use of https always | |
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| | This contains the different options that can be made available for the deployment of the File Fabric hosted instance. |
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| | This also contains configuration options for various feature related elements of the File Fabric, such as image thumbnail generations services, and whether they are switched on/off, M-Stream configuration options etc. |
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| ===== 4 Windows Packager ===== | ===== 4 Windows Packager ===== |
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| | {{ :packagers:windows:images:sme_wpwss3.png?400 |}} |
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| | The File Fabric provides a deep set of features and applications on the Windows platform. Currently, the Windows Packager provides File Fabric solution deployers the ability to create custom Windows Apps for their customers / staff. \\ \\ The packager can create both customer specific packages complete with branding or a single general package retaining the corporate or ISP/MSP brand and customizing what elements are deployed\\ \\ License files / terms of use can also be customized.\\ \\ |
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| {{:/cloudappliance:applsimple:steps:sme_4_windows_packager.png}} | Please see the [[packagers/windows|dedicated Wiki entry]] pn the Windows Packager for further configuration details. |
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| SME provides a deep set of features and applications on the Windows platform. Currently, the Windows Packager provides SME solution deployers the ability to create custom Windows packages for their customers / staff. \\ \\ The packager can create both customer specific packages complete with branding or a single general package retaining the corporate or ISP/MSP brand and customizing what elements are deployed\\ \\ For ISP / MSP's license files / terms of use can also be customized.\\ | |
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| ===== 5 Mac Packager ===== | ===== 5 Per company / team deployment options ===== |
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| Similar to the Windows Packager the Mac packager can create both customer specific packages complete with branding or a single general package retaining the corporate or ISP/MSP brand and customizing what elements are deployed.\\ \\ For ISP / MSP's license files / terms of use can also be customized. | |
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| ===== 6 Per company / team deployment options ===== | |
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| * The user interface can be vastly simplified on a per company level.. This can be controlled by each company Administrator that the solution is deployed to and is available after login by the Cloud Admin from the "Options" settings | * The user interface can be vastly simplified on a per company level.. This can be controlled by each company Administrator that the solution is deployed to and is available after login by the Cloud Admin from the "Options" settings |
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| * This settings allow the company cloud admin to vastly simplify the user experience. | * This settings allow the company cloud admin to vastly simplify the user experience. |
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| * For full simplification then simply switch on the "Simplify User View" option which turns all simplification settings on. | * For full simplification then simply switch on the "Simplify User View" option which turns all simplification settings on. |
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| ===== 7 Summary ===== | ===== 6 Summary ===== |
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| * The Storage Made Easy on-site Appliance can be fully customized by the deployer, at web level, and desktop level depending on the options and features required. | * The Enterprise File Fabric can be fully customized by the deployer, at a web level, desktop / mobile level depending on the options and features required. |
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| * Also if additional customisation are requested Storage Made Easy can also in many cases accommodate this by providing custom template files.\\ \\ | * Also if additional customisation are requested Storage Made Easy can also in many cases accommodate this by providing custom template files.\\ \\ |
