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Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems such as Synology, FreeNAS, and QNAP have become quite popular for IT organizations. Despite the move to the cloud for many components of the IT infrastructure, storage and file servers have been somewhat slow to complete the transition. A key component of that problem is how you control user access to Samba file servers and NAS devices. In this blog post, we\u2019ll discuss how you can leverage <\/span>Directory-as-a-Service\u00ae<\/span><\/a> for NAS authentication.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n The shift to the cloud has impacted virtually all areas of the IT landscape. From applications (Salesforce, <\/span>G Suite, and Office 365<\/span><\/a>), to cloud infrastructure (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Azure), and any number of other cloud and web systems, IT organizations are leveraging the <\/span>cloud to reap major benefits<\/span><\/a>. These benefits range from lower costs in capital expenditure and operating expenses to reducing the time burden of ongoing maintenance and management. Not only is the shift to the cloud a cost saver, but it has also allowed IT organizations to focus on their core mission.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Storage has been no stranger to the cloud transformation either. With Google Drive, Dropbox, and Box, there is no shortage of high quality cloud storage and cloud file server options. The challenge has been that cloud storage options can be difficult to use. For video files, large data files, images, and much more, the transport time between the cloud and the user\u2019s machine can be painful. In these situations, on-prem file servers still win. This is the market that NAS systems and Samba file servers have carved out.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n The other significant benefit of on-prem storage solutions is security. With NAS, IT admins can tightly control who gets access to specific files and directories, easily and quickly. In addition, by connecting NAS and Samba file servers to a core identity provider, a user\u2019s core identity can be leveraged to control access to data. This is a significant benefit for IT organizations looking to simplify and streamline their operations. Cloud storage services may require a completely duplicated set of access control, while NAS authentication can be tied to a <\/span>core identity provider<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nMoving to the Cloud<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n
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