C2 Object Storage: Enhancing your Synology NAS experience
The need for scalable and adaptable storage solutions
In today’s world, we need storage that can keep up with our fast-paced and data-driven lifestyles. Traditional Network Attached Storage (NAS) solutions are great for this, since they provide robust storage, data availability, and can scale up based on your storage needs.
However, with the introduction of Synology’s C2 Object Storage and Cloud Sync, a new world of possibilities has opened up for NAS users.
In this blog, we’ll explore how C2 Object Storage and Cloud Sync can be the perfect companions for your Synology NAS, addressing challenges you may not have even realized you had.
Why supplement your NAS?
Traditional NAS systems are great for storing and managing our data. However, regardless of whether you’re using these devices for personal or business purposes, they can certainly come with some challenges.
Challenges of scaling up
One of the limitations of traditional NAS systems is scalability. As your data grows over time, you might find yourself facing the daunting task of constantly upgrading your NAS, or even considering a complete overhaul of your storage infrastructure. This process can not only be time-consuming, but also expensive.
Problems with remote access
Another challenge often encountered on traditional NAS systems is remotely accessing your data. Setting up remote access can be a complex and technical endeavor, oftentimes requiring a good understanding of network and security configurations. Because of this, many users find themselves struggling to establish a seamless and secure remote connection to their NAS.
The power of hybrid-cloud storage
Hybrid-cloud storage, as its name implies, is a mix of on-site NAS with off-site cloud storage, making it the best of both worlds. With hybrid-cloud storage, your data is always available, even if your NAS hardware fails. This lets you fully utilize all of your storage resources and easily scale up when you need to, so your data is always within reach. Some of the other benefits of hybrid-cloud storage include:
Streamlined remote access and collaboration
According to Forbes Advisor, as of 2023, 12.7% of full-time employees work from home, whereas 28.2% use a hybrid-work model. This illustrates the growing need for remote work environments, and the right solutions to accompany them.
Hybrid-cloud solutions help alleviate this issue, since once data is synced between your NAS and the cloud, users can access their data from anywhere in the world. This eliminates the need for VPNs or a complex network infrastructure, and is especially useful not just for remote workers, but also for users who travel frequently, or just those who always want to be able to access their data.
Long-term storage for data archiving
One crucial part of storing data is keeping archived versions of them. Regardless of whether you’re storing data for regulatory compliance purposes, or just because you don’t often access them, taking up more and more space on your NAS isn’t exactly ideal. Hybrid-cloud storage solutions are an efficient solution for offloading such data, reducing the strain on your NAS hardware and potentially helping you save on storage costs.
The C2 Object Storage solution
Enter Synology’s C2 Object Storage — an innovative solution designed to complement your existing NAS and address these challenges head-on. C2 Object Storage offers an efficient way to enhance your storage capabilities without the need for constant hardware upgrades.
Furthermore, with a Synology NAS at your disposal, you can employ the built-in Cloud Sync application to link up with C2 Object Storage. This allows you to securely synchronize your data between your local device and C2 Object Storage for seamless data offloading for archiving purposes or remote data access from anywhere.
The combined use of C2 Object Storage and Cloud Sync comes with these benefits:
Robust storage
Robust and virtually unlimited storage capacity for your NAS in the cloud lets you offload your less frequently accessed or archival data to the cloud while keeping your most important and frequently used files on your local NAS. Say goodbye to the hassle of constantly expanding your on-premises storage, and hello to the flexibility of the hybrid-cloud!
Data availability
Data availability is no longer a concern, even during hardware failures or outages. Your data is redundantly synced and stored in a secure cloud environment, ensuring that NAS users can access their data from anywhere in the world and eliminating the need for VPNs or complex network infrastructures. For example, data from IoT devices can be stored on C2 Object Storage and then synced back to the Synology NAS when needed.
Cost-efficiency
Offloading infrequently accessed data to C2 Object Storage can lead to significant cost savings. By doing so, you can reduce the strain on your NAS hardware and potentially save on storage costs. Unlike some other cloud storage providers, C2 Object Storage offers a transparent pricing structure without additional egress fees.
This cost-effective approach allows you to scale your storage needs without breaking the bank, making it a smart choice for businesses and individuals alike looking to optimize their storage expenses.
Level-up your NAS today
C2 Object Storage is the ideal partner for your Synology NAS, enhancing its capabilities and addressing modern storage challenges. And when combined with built-in features already on your NAS like Cloud Sync, it’s as easy as ever to get started.
Try C2 Object Storage out today with our 15 GB free one-month trial and experience the future of NAS storage.
Your data deserves the best, and C2 Object Storage delivers.
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