Personal-Cloud-Storage-using-Raspberry-pi

Creating our own personalized Cloud Storage using the Raspberry pi, External Harddrive

In this project we are going to develop a personalised cloud server by using the raspberry pi and a fileserver called Next cloud in our LAN. Cloud computing is a technology which enables us to store data over internet and access it from any part of the world. As third party Cloud services are open to other users which creates an issue of security . They provide a limited amount of storage by having some control over our data , having latency even though by paying the hefty amount. The idea is about the developing personal edge cloud storage using Raspberry Pi where we create a Cloud storage for our personal use rather than relying on other Cloud storage services like Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud etc. Personal cloud storage using Raspberry pi allows to synchronize local folder with servers in the cloud with accessing internet. It offers for free services and sharing content. All the process must be done by login into the system using OwnCloud or NextCloud.

Advantages

1. Fast in upload and downloading the files.
2. Sharing the files between the users.
3. Extend the storage as much as me need.
4. Simple to operate, a dedicated IT professional is often not required.
5. Lower cost.
6. Easy data backup, so it’s always accessible when you need it.

Software Requirements

1. NextCloud
2. Raspbian OS
3. Apache
4. Php
5. MySQL

Hardware Requirements

1. Raspberry pi model 3B+.
2. Laptop with min. of 4 GB RAM.
3. Micro SD card in which Raspbian OS installed in it.
4. Adaptor for power supply to Raspberry pi.

chronological order of this project

first and foremost install Raspbian OS in the SD Card And plug it to the Raspberry pi and then follow these steps.

1. Installing Apache and PHP
2. Setting up a MySQL Database and User
3. Downloading Nextcloud
4. Configuring Apache for Nextcloud
5. Nextcloud Initial Setup
6. Moving Nextcloud’s Data Folder
7. Setting up SSL for Nextcloud