Unlocking the Power of Shared Storage with Remāngu: Enhance Collaboration and Productivity

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, remote collaboration is the new norm, and businesses of all sizes are looking for cloud solutions that are secure, scalable, and easy to manage. At Remāngu, we’ve designed our shared storage solution to meet these needs, making it easier for teams to work together seamlessly—no matter where they are.

If you’ve ever faced challenges in giving remote users access to shared files, managing permissions, or syncing across different systems, this post is for you. We’ll explore how Remāngu’s cloud-based storage solutions can help you overcome these hurdles and unlock new levels of efficiency.

The Common Challenge: Managing Remote Access and Permissions

When managing a dispersed team, one of the biggest challenges is ensuring everyone has the right level of access to files. This is especially true for companies using a mix of local servers and cloud storage, where the system’s permission settings can sometimes cause bottlenecks.

For example, a common scenario we see is when businesses connect their on-premise network to cloud storage via a Synology Server or similar system. While the initial setup might seem straightforward, many run into an issue: they can mount the remote folder, but users only have "Read-only" access.

This can be frustrating—especially when the team needs to collaborate on files, edit documents, or upload new assets. But with the right configuration, these roadblocks are easy to overcome.

How Remāngu Simplifies Shared Storage

At Remāngu, we’ve designed our storage system to be flexible and compatible with your existing infrastructure, ensuring that you can manage permissions easily and give your remote users the access they need. Here’s how we help businesses set up their shared storage for success:

1. Adjust Permissions Easily on the Cloud One of the key benefits of our storage solution is that permissions can be managed directly on our AWS FSx for OpenZFS system. By adjusting access control on the cloud side, you avoid the limitations of local systems that don’t support certain permission settings, such as Windows ACLs.
2. Synchronize User and Group IDs To ensure that all users have the correct level of access, Remāngu supports the synchronization of User IDs (UIDs) and Group IDs (GIDs) across your local and cloud environments. This means that whether you’re working from a local Synology NAS or remotely through the cloud, users will have consistent access to the files they need.
3. Support for NFS and Other Protocols Remāngu is compatible with industry-standard file-sharing protocols like NFS (Network File System), making it easier to connect your on-premise storage with our cloud solution. Our team can help you configure your system to use the correct NFS version, ensuring seamless integration.

The Benefits of Cloud-Integrated Shared Storage

By integrating your local storage with Remāngu’s cloud solution, your business gains several critical advantages:

• Remote Access Without Compromising Security With our built-in VPN support, remote users can securely connect to the cloud storage from anywhere. Whether you use a Meraki Router/Firewall or another secure VPN solution, your data remains protected while still accessible to your team.
• User-Friendly File Management Managing files remotely doesn’t have to be complicated. With tools like Rackstation Anywhere fully integrated, your team can easily view, edit, and share files from the cloud without needing additional local configurations.
• Scalability as Your Team Grows As your business expands, so can your storage solution. Remāngu’s system makes it easy to add new users and groups, allowing your team to scale effortlessly without needing a complete overhaul of your infrastructure.

Get the Most Out of Your Cloud Storage

At Remāngu, we’re committed to helping businesses simplify their workflows and maximize productivity. By providing flexible, scalable cloud storage solutions, we ensure that your team can work together seamlessly—no matter where they’re located. With a few simple configurations, you can overcome common issues like access restrictions and manage permissions with ease.

Whether you’re running a small creative studio or managing a large distributed team, Remāngu’s shared storage solution gives you the tools you need to keep your projects moving forward, securely and efficiently.

Ready to transform your workflow?Reach out to us at Remāngu to learn more about how our shared storage and cloud-based solutions can enhance your team’s collaboration.