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diff --git a/content/blog/2022-10-04-syncthing.md b/content/blog/2022-10-04-syncthing.md index cdb0faa..1e5305c 100644 --- a/content/blog/2022-10-04-syncthing.md +++ b/content/blog/2022-10-04-syncthing.md @@ -11,8 +11,8 @@ If you've been looking around the self-hosted cloud storage space for a while, you've undoubtedly run into someone suggesting [Syncthing](https://syncthing.net) as an option. However, it is an unusual alternative for those users out there who are used to having a centralized cloud -server that serves as the "controller" of the data and interacts with clients -on devices to fetch files. +server that serves as the "controller" of the data and interacts with clients on +devices to fetch files. This post is a walkthrough of the Syncthing software, how I set up my personal storage, and some pros and cons of using the software. @@ -114,10 +114,10 @@ per device. # My Personal Cloud Storage Set-up Personally, I use a model similar to a traditional cloud storage service. I have -a "centralized" server running 24/7 that acts as an Introducer for my -Syncthing network. I think of this as my main storage and all other devices as -tertiary client devices. I will likely add additional servers as backups as time -goes on so that I don't have to rely on my laptop or phone as the only backups. +a "centralized" server running 24/7 that acts as an Introducer for my Syncthing +network. I think of this as my main storage and all other devices as tertiary +client devices. I will likely add additional servers as backups as time goes on +so that I don't have to rely on my laptop or phone as the only backups. Currently, I have one desktop and one mobile device connected to the network, both running intermittently as they are not powered-on 24/7. @@ -139,24 +139,24 @@ iCloud, etc.), and privacy-focused cloud solutions (pCloud, Tresorit, etc.). **Pros:** -- I've faced no data loss at all through my two-month trial run. -- No third-parties store your data on their servers. -- You have full control over your data and can take your data and leave at any - time. -- It's possible to encrypt client-side easily with software like Cryptomator. -- No proprietary clients or mounted volumes, just plain files and folders. +- I've faced no data loss at all through my two-month trial run. +- No third-parties store your data on their servers. +- You have full control over your data and can take your data and leave at any + time. +- It's possible to encrypt client-side easily with software like Cryptomator. +- No proprietary clients or mounted volumes, just plain files and folders. **Cons:** -- The learning curve is steeper than traditional cloud services and is focused - on a technical audience. -- If a device needs to modify files in a Folder, the devices will need to sync - ALL files from the folder, which may be large. To avoid size restraints, split - large folders into smaller folders for syncing. -- Syncing can be slow due to the clients/servers initially connecting or - re-connecting after sleeping. -- Multiple personal devices are required and require the user to own or rent - them as no third-party servers are involved in the storage of data. +- The learning curve is steeper than traditional cloud services and is focused + on a technical audience. +- If a device needs to modify files in a Folder, the devices will need to sync + ALL files from the folder, which may be large. To avoid size restraints, + split large folders into smaller folders for syncing. +- Syncing can be slow due to the clients/servers initially connecting or + re-connecting after sleeping. +- Multiple personal devices are required and require the user to own or rent + them as no third-party servers are involved in the storage of data. Overall, I've had a great experience with Syncthing so far. I've had no data loss, syncing has been quick and easy when changes are made to files, device |