S3 server

In the below we briefly outline the main server types.

Local

An S3 compatible server can easily be installed on any regular office PC.

In the simplest case, the server is run on the PC that is also used for analysing data. In this case, the installation is as simple as running any other PC program.

Typical use cases:

  • Devices connect to the server over a local network (LAN)

  • One to a few devices

  • A simple setup is preferred

Dedicated

Like with the local server setup, the S3 compatible server can be installed on a dedicated server.

Typical use cases:

  • Devices connect to the server over an external network (WAN)

  • It is preferred to store data on a company controlled server

  • Users wish to avoid signing cloud service subscription plans

Cloud

The S3 can be run in the cloud with Amazon (AWS) or any other S3 compatible provider.

Typical use cases:

  • It is preferred to outsource server hosting

  • Users wish to combine data storage with other services (e.g. cloud computing)