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# Openfiler Reviews
**Vendor:** Openfiler  
**Category:** [Cloud File Storage Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-file-storage)  
**Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 13
## About Openfiler
Openfiler is an operating system that provides file-based network-attached storage and block-based storage area network.




## Openfiler Reviews
  ### 1. OpenFiler is a good tool for the small organization

**Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Sohail M. | Senior System Administrator, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 13, 2020

**What do you like best about Openfiler?**

Shared storage compatibility with all the os on network is just great, I've deployed this product to many small firms who are not looking into more hardware investment but have there concern about file and storage sharing.  This OpeFiler box can be the all for them in 1.

**What do you dislike about Openfiler?**

Well all open source products have their up's and down but the thing I didn't agree to use it for the mid size company is the way it's shared storage work. Software SAN work and attach very easily but for some reason when the source gets down or reboot target storage not connect automatically sometimes, Also I've face the problem on increasing on storage when the size of a LUN increase more then 1 TB consumption it started to show IOPS error and destroy all the data.

**Recommendations to others considering Openfiler:**

If you are looking to deploy a small size solution for the company who are looking for File sharing, Shared Storage or network backups to be on another devices OpenFiler could be the 1  box solution for them.

**What problems is Openfiler solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Sometimes customer ask for the solution but they don't want to bear a resource to manage it like Microsoft Administrator or Linux Administrator to manage their services all the time because no one is more familiar with the Security tools or Linux shell. So I see OpenFiler for the customer who can manage it over the web in few clicks and run their environment easily without acquiring any resource to manage it. Since I've deployed this to the customer I'm having far less Support tickets from customer regarding file sharing server request.


## Openfiler Discussions
  - [What is Openfiler used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-openfiler-used-for)

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## Openfiler Features
**Functionality**
- Storage Scaling
- Backup Support
- File Security
- File Organization
- Automatic Backup
- Secure Data Storage
- Document Storage

**Cloud Support**
- Service Support
- Cloud Transparency
- Cloud Migration Support
- Multi-Device Support

**Automation**
- Intelligent Data Management
- Workflow Automation
- Data Storage Management
- Document Management
- File Management
- Compliance Management
- Audit Management
- User Management
- Email Management
- Password Management
- Real-Time Data
- Application Management
- Meeting Management
- Workflow Management

**Additional Functionality**
- Two-Factor Authentication
- Role-Based Permissions
- Generative AI
- Data Import/Export
- Data Synchronization
- Monitoring
- Activity Tracking
- File Transfer
- Authentication
- Third-Party Integrations
- Reporting/Analytics
- Offline Access
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Commenting/Notes
- Real Time Synchronization
- Historical Reporting
- Cloud Computing
- Encryption
- Backup and Recovery
- Activity Dashboard
- Version Control
- Remote Access/Control
- Data Recovery
- Approval Process Control
- Secure Login
- Alerts/Notifications
- AI Copilot
- API
- File Sharing
- Data Replication
- Drag & Drop
- HIPAA Compliant
- Audit Trail
- Archiving & Retention
- Mobile Access
- Customizable Branding
- Remote Synchronization
- Single Sign On
- Reporting & Statistics
- Synchronization Scheduling
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Conflict Tracking
- Chat/Messaging
- Two-Way Synchronization

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