The database will only store user content such as their names and customised profiles. My intention is to store files and folders within a drop box/cloud storage section, in order to develop a function like this I will need to look into developing a cloud server or program that will provide this for me. There are many forms of cloud storage to choose from that it is easy to create your own, this seems have become a trend due to other storage devices like Dropbox being hacked.
For my project I researched different open source materials that I could implement, I came across ownCloud.org which is a device that allows me to create my cloud. This particular one is very practical and users can share apps and programs instead of just files. Although this feature is within the system it is doubtful that I will use it as part of my project as I need to minimise the capabilities in order to keep within my timeframe. In order to use this program i first need a web host that supports PHP5 and MySQL. I will also need a copy of the ownCloud server 5 that will be implemented within the system. Since the cloud section will be accessed from several devices I need a suitable URL address.
A great aspect with this program is that it is compatible with other servers so constraints regarding compatibility issues aren't so much of an issue.
http://owncloud.org
For my project I researched different open source materials that I could implement, I came across ownCloud.org which is a device that allows me to create my cloud. This particular one is very practical and users can share apps and programs instead of just files. Although this feature is within the system it is doubtful that I will use it as part of my project as I need to minimise the capabilities in order to keep within my timeframe. In order to use this program i first need a web host that supports PHP5 and MySQL. I will also need a copy of the ownCloud server 5 that will be implemented within the system. Since the cloud section will be accessed from several devices I need a suitable URL address.
A great aspect with this program is that it is compatible with other servers so constraints regarding compatibility issues aren't so much of an issue.
http://owncloud.org
Before carrying out any installation or implementation of software I cam across an article which explain how to set up the cloud and the features it provides.
Sources
Klosowski, T. 2013. How to Set Up Your Own Private Cloud Storage Service in Five Minutes with OwnCloud. [online] Available at: http://lifehacker.com/5993596/how-to-set-up-your-own-private-cloud-storage-service-in-five-minutes-with-owncloud [Accessed: 16 Nov 2013].
ownCloud. 2013. Introducing ownCloud Documents. [online] Available at: http://owncloud.org/ [Accessed: 16 Nov 2013].
Sources
Klosowski, T. 2013. How to Set Up Your Own Private Cloud Storage Service in Five Minutes with OwnCloud. [online] Available at: http://lifehacker.com/5993596/how-to-set-up-your-own-private-cloud-storage-service-in-five-minutes-with-owncloud [Accessed: 16 Nov 2013].
ownCloud. 2013. Introducing ownCloud Documents. [online] Available at: http://owncloud.org/ [Accessed: 16 Nov 2013].
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