Have you looked into Webdrive? It does exacty what you are looking to do and it is cheaper (and way better IMO) than zeedrive. It offers more range of capabilities (not just SharePoint) as well.
This suggestion is a bit different than the others, but a product like WebDrive could help you by connecting to your Google Drive cloud storage - and it can be used to Backup/Restore/Sync files between Cloud and Local, as well as transfer files manually.
Many have already commented, but try a tool like WebDrive. It is a simple way to manage all your cloud storage in one place and access it as a local drive. You can even drag and drop files between services.
WebDrive would be a good solution for you and you wouldn't have to worry about this issue at all. If you want select files/folders to be stored locally (or run a sync job), you can choose to do that, but WebDrive allows you to not sync anything you dont want. Frees up tons of local space. I use it and am really happy.
You could use a tool like WebDrive to create one connection to the current subsite and another to the new Microsoft tenant. Then, transfer between them as desired. Super easy!
This is a great question. I work for the developer of a company (SRT) that offers a few options that would all be perfect for you.
For an entry-level solution, Titan FTP Server is a great fit. Titan allows for managing files securely over FTPS, SFTP, and/or WebDAV. Titan comes with automation options to boost productivity and administration is easy. Titan can be installed on-prem or in the cloud (Azure or AWS). A 20-day trial can be downloaded directly from our website so you can see how it will work for you.
If advanced capabilities are required (encrypting files at rest, ability to cluster multiple servers, reports, etc.) or you have compliance needs (PCI, HIPAA), Cornerstone MFT Server is an Enterprise-level server solution that has these options available. Cornerstone can be installed on-premises or in the cloud (Azure or AWS).
WebDrive is a productivity tool (SFTP Client) that allows for file access, editing, and transfer. WebDrive lets you connect to remote/cloud server(s), mapping each connection as a drive letter on the local system. WebDrive easily connects to Titan or Cornerstone, but also to any other server solution you choose.
WebDrive can be completely preconfigured and deployed to users. Users simply enter their credentials one time at installation or can be required to enter them each time they connect. WebDrive lets users work with what they are used to - Windows Explorer or Mac Finder - and access files using the native applications (Office, Acrobat, etc.) for each file type - no user training is required. A 10-day trial can be downloaded from the website as well.
We also offer professional services from our tech support team that can help with performing installs and configuration if needed (I work on this team).
WebDrive is another one to consider. I use it and have never had a prob. It allows simple use right within Windows File Explorer (or Finder on Mac), and like the others mentioned, it allows 1 app to handle all of this instead of 4.
WebDrive would be a good solution here- it allows a nice and easy to use GUI for backup to S3 servers. The new release coming soon will also include backup/automation (I am a longtime user/fan so I like to stay up to date on these things lol).
Have you considered something like Webdrive? It supports SFTP or WebDAV connections for your NAS so you don't have to connect via unsecure FTP. It is also way more reasonable price-wise than Cerberus and other similar offerings.
I recommend a tool like WebDrive. It allows connecting to SharePoint Online, and also allows access to the contents as if local on the system (Windows Explorer). The files can be opened, edited, saved, etc. all within the native applications already setup on the local system.
This has been going on forever (though I swear they said they cleaned it up a couple of years ago but I could be wrong). Regardless, I got sick of it. I get that it is freeware, but this still seems sketchy. Try something like Webdrive if you are in the market for client software. It really is a kickass little tool.
Yikes--27 hours is pretty insane. Have you taken a look at Webdrive? They offer tech support while you run the trial, and I dont have much experience with their support, but when I did have a product question, they answered in a very reasonable timeframe.
Webdrive would be a great solution here. WebDrive allows opening the connection in Windows (File) Explorer and also maps it as a drive letter for referencing in scripts/commands. Users can access, edit, and save files all as if they were stored on their local drive without taking up the space.
Cyberduck does suck. So does Filezilla, but I guess it's the best free client around IMO. I use WebDrive and have had nothing but good experiences so far. Also pretty impressed with how quickly and willingly the tech team answered my questions.
This is helpful. I do the same thing with WebDrive and it works flawlessly. You can choose not to auto sync so you don't have to worry about overloading your computer/storage with multiple copies of the same files.
Our file access client, WebDrive, would be a perfect solution. You can mount folders to drive letters to give everyone simple access to what they need. You can also preconfigure your custom settings and push them out to your users to reduce installation and setup time- and reduce the potential for user error.
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Perhaps consider an app like webdrive. It does have a caching feature, but you can control how much space is used so you can access data faster but don't have to sacrifice disk space.
Try a tool like Webdrive to help display the sites well and avoid browser limitations/weaknesses. However, performance will still be better by splitting files into several sites/folders.
A tool like WebDrive would be a great solution for you. It can map directly to your SO sites and allows working within Windows Explorer and works with native applications.
Have you tried a tool like WebDrive? It can do the transfer and all that you mentioned. WebDrive doesnt encrypt files in storage (only in transit using SSH or TLS), so you'd need a different method if you want to then encrypt the files on your system.
Our file access client, WebDrive, is the perfect solution for you. It keeps mappings stable between logouts/logins and restarts. It maps to drive letters so users can interact with folders and files right within Windows Explorer (like My Documents). It also allows using native applications for opening and editing files, etc.
You can choose to sync to local PC or not sync to local PC. Default is to not (to not take up the space), but you can choose to by using the Backup feature and choosing "Sync" or by making Folders and Files Available Offline.
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Our SFTP client software, WebDrive, would be perfect in this scenario. WebDrive allows mapping those connections as local drive letters for each user. WebDrive can be pre-configured and mass/silent-installed. WebDrive reconnects at login, and also has our Endpoint Protection feature, which protects against Ransomware attacks by allowing you to configure only the processes/applications that you want to be able to modify files on the mapped drive - all others will fail.
If your ISP supports SFTP or WebDAV, you can install WebDrive on the workstations that need to access the data and it will map a network drive. This is faster and easier to set up than a VPN.
Have you considered WebDrive? $39 one time, then you pay for maintenance and support optionally. Never had any performance issues with it, so it might be worth downloading the trial to see if it performs well for you.
Try a tool like webdrive. Once installed, you can easily set up a connection to your Google Account. It will map all of your folders and files and display them in Windows Explorer. Then, take all of the contents and copy them to the desired location (local computer, flash drive, external hard drive, or another server or cloud storage service.
Try something like WebDrive. It's cheaper than zeedrive (especially if you need a larger license). It's also super easy to admin because you can preconfigure settings and push them out to all of your users, so there is no chance of "user error" or configuration issues that you have to tackle one by one.
Have you considered trying a product like WebDrive? This would do exactly what you need to do- users could access their OneDrive with the drive letter H as you are hoping. And you can preconfigure settings and push them out to all of your users so you don't have to worry about anyone having installation/setup errors.
That is annoying--I have had trouble with Cyberduck before as well. A tool like webdrive might be worth a shot. It isn't free, but they do offer a trial and I am using it now with no trouble connecting to anything.
WebDrive is my choice. Supports tons of connectors and has a much cleaner interface than Cyberduck. Plus, it gets regular updates and I have heard that a new Mac client is coming out soon.
Lol @ the janky software comment. We use a commercial product called WebDrive to do exactly this. I know there are other similar products available as well, such as Expandrive and NetDrive.
Have you tried WebDrive yet? It does cost $, but the free trial is worth a shot to see if it works for you. Also IRT cloud storage, I use GroupDrive (made by the same developers as webdrive) and I really like it. Some services give you a set amount of space then charge a premium when you go over, but GroupDrive only charges for what you use, which I find nice. It's pretty reasonable IMO.
Something like WebDrive would be an option to access the files and folders (not store them) in a user-friendly environment (Windows Explorer or Finder). However, if you decide to go with the NAS or NextCloud, you could use WebDrive to connect to your photo storage server and easily transfer (upload/download) and view the photos and files.
A tool like WebDrive would work perfectly here--does all that you need. It can also transfer files directly between your computer and Google Drive (both directions) and can connect to other cloud storages or on-premise servers as well, all within the Windows Explorer interface.
Another option is to use something like WebDrive and pre-configure settings to ensure that everyone has the same mappings to the same drive letters for the same locations. These can be customized and sent to the appropriate Users/Groups so that everyone has the proper mappings for what they need/use and not extraneous mappings.
I know you asked for free, and all I know of is Filezilla, which I am not a fan of. If you are willing to try a product that isn't free, Webdrive works great for something like this. We use it where I work and it allows you to preconfig settings and push them out to end users so they don't ever have to mess with anything (or waste your time helping them individually with updates). Might be worth a free trial to see if it's worth it.
Another option to potentially try--if you have FTP/SFTP/WebDAV access, you can use WebDrive or Filezilla to download, backup, and transfer your files. I prefer WebDrive, but Filezilla is an option if you need something free.
You are right to be a bit leery of Filezilla--I steer clear because of the malware issues that seem to keep occurring as well. WebDrive would be a good client to try. Not free, but extremely secure and supports SFTP, WebDAV, and many cloud services.
I actually manage multiple websites at work, and I am able to map network drives to all of them so I can upload to them easily and keep each site organized. If you are looking for a suggestion on a drive-mapping tool, I use WebDrive, and have been very happy with it.
Not sure if you are still looking, but I discovered WebDrive after having multiple issues with Filezilla and have been really happy with it. Super easy to use, and never had any security issues, which was a major concern with filezilla.
WebDrive is a tool you could potentially use, but it wouldn't be the whole solution. It could be used to easily facilitate the backups of various servers, but it doesn't store anything so it wouldn't be the backup itself.
A product like WebDrive can help with this, as it allows mapping the connection to the server as a local drive letter and allows for Sync and also Backup/Restore jobs. It doesn't fix the desire of not needing the computer running or open, however. But the free trial might be worth a shot at least.
Another option to throw out there is WebDrive. It is an alternative to NetDrive that is a bit more robust with pricing that is more straightforward. Use it with my Gdrive and Dropbox regularly.
Haven't ever used Zee Drive before, but I have had the same success with WebDrive. From what I can recall, it is a bit less expensive and supports more connectors. And the coolest thing IMO is that you can configure your settings in advance then push them out to your users, so they don't have to worry about settings things up themselves.
Another option not thrown out yet---a client like WebDrive could handle/make easier the login script and mapping the drive. Might be worth at least a free trial to see if it does what you need.
Like others have said, OneDrive has come a long way and is a pretty solid product. I personally have more experience with SharePoint, but I think both are good options. I also use a product called WebDrive for automatically mapping drives. As far as I know, it's a bit less expensive than zeedrive
Something like WebDrive would be a good fit. WebDrive does not encrypt/decrypt files at rest, but it encrypts files in transit and allows for secure uploading/downloading of files. It does not sync between the cloud and your local computer - the file is simply loaded into cache during the transfer and then removed.
You could probably use a free version of a cloud solution (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc) considering your total data storage sounds like it may be low. Then a tool such as WebDrive could be used to easily move files between them. A license runs about $39, so it would be an affordable solution.