ownCloud provides a self-hosted platform for managing organisational data. Its current server platform, Infinite Scale, replaces the older PHP-based architecture with a Go-based service model designed to cover deployments ranging from small installations to larger clustered environments.
The architecture separates major functions into services and exposes open interfaces for client and infrastructure integration. This makes the platform suitable both for self-contained deployments and environments that already operate their own identity, storage or collaboration services.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Synchronise and share files and storage spaces through the web interface, desktop client and mobile applications.
- WebDAV-based file access and the ownCloud sync protocol provide standards-based client interoperability.
- OpenID Connect authentication can use the integrated identity services or an external identity provider.
- Supports local POSIX storage, NFS and S3-backed storage configurations.
- Share files and folders with internal users or through public links, with role-based access to collaborative spaces.
- Integrates Collabora Online, ONLYOFFICE and Microsoft Office through WOPI for browser-based document editing.
- Provides resumable uploads, previews, thumbnails, search and activity information through its service architecture.
- Includes user and group management while allowing external directory and identity services.
- Can run as a single binary or container and scale services independently.
- Uses open APIs including WebDAV, OCS and CS3 for clients and integrations.
- Supports federated sharing between compatible systems using Open Cloud Mesh.
Website: github.com/owncloud
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Developer: ownCloud GmbH
License: Apache License 2.0
ownCloud Infinite Scale is written principally in Go. Learn Go with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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