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Installation Options

Please note that Binfer is not an online storage provider. Binfer provides software that is installed on a system in your own environment such as

  1. Home/office computers (Windows, Linux, or OSX)
  2. On premises data center/colocation facilities
  3. Cloud virtual machines like AWS, Azure, Godaddy, etc
  4. Docker
  5. NAS servers
  6. Raspberry Pi, Linux or Windows nano based IOT/embedded devices

Data transfer happens directly from your environment. Following are the main differences between the different installation options.

On-Prem/Self Hosted

 

  1. Requires installation of Binfer software  in server mode on a system. Needs port to be opened of local and external firewall.
  2. Web based management console is hosted on your server.
  3. All data is transferred directly between devices or relayed via your server.
  4. All users and device information is kept on your server.
  5. Server system can send and receive data with devices and users.
  6. Additional modules like Cloud, WebDAV and Drive are available.
  7. Suitable for mid to large business and enterprises.
  8. Unlimited data transfer.
  9. Suitable for any number of devices and users.

Managed/Binfer Hosted

 

  1. No installation of dedicated server is required. No complex setup or ports. Create account, install and start sharing.
  2. Web based management console is hosted on Binfer’s server.
  3. All data is transferred directly between devices or relayed via Binfer server.
  4. All users and device information is kept on Binfer’s server.
  5. Binfer server cannot send and receive data with devices and users.
  6.  Cloud, WebDAV and Drive modules are not available.
  7. Suitable for individuals, professionals and small business.
  8. Data transfer plans available.
  9. Suitable for up to 10 users and/or devices.

Next steps

  • Test drive Binfer using the Managed mode.
  • Follow steps from Getting Started.
  • To get a license for On-Prem mode, Contact Sales and schedule a call.