Improving Public File Access Mary Beth Hager Finance Assistant / IT Coordinator Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council
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Improving Public File Access Mary Beth HagerFinance Assistant / IT CoordinatorGulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council
AgendaOverviewOpportunity
Criteria for SuccessAlternatives
Primary DifferencesStrategic Option
BenefitsRecommended OptionReferences
The Gulf Council’s mission is to manage our national fishery
resourcesthrough the creation and implementation of effective fishery management plans
Overview
Effective management requires effective
communicationcom·mu·ni·ca·tion - noun1. the imparting or
exchanging of information or news
OpportunityReplace Synology File Station to
improve information exchangeIssues with file station
o Locks up, limiting access to files
o Capacity limitations due to ISP
o Confusing to Public – not “FTP”
o Lack Usage Metrics
Criteria for Success – What we need• Reliable • Securable• Economical • User friendly
Any DeviceAnytime
Critical - Keep It Super Simple
**Bonus Benefit – Usage Metrics**
Alternatives – Most offer these features
Web InterfaceFree trialsUnlimited Space/ Bandwidth /
SizesCustom BrandingMultiple Layers of SecurityMany File Delivery options
FTPE MailWebserver
Primary Differences
Built in FTP client softwareToo many bundled features
Overly Expensive
User Hosted FTP Data
Drive HQ’s
Custom Ftp
Software
$400 / Mo
Tiered Data BucketsPaying for unused storage
10-25 GB
26-50 GBOur
Data 32 GB
$275 / mo vs $375 / mo
Strategic Option
Use HostedFTP.com to deploy a simple cloud based FTP File Server
Key Plus – Files hosted by
Amazon web services
$40 / Mo
Benefits• Scalable data storage• Uses any FTP client
interface• Supports any web browser• High reliability /
recommendation• Best Price• Minimal resource investment
Recommended by GSA vendorLeveraging the resources of a bigger fish
Risks• Limited Support • May Need additional Bandwidth
Risk Limiting Factor
Free 21 day trail
Try before we buy
RecommendationHostedFTP.com – Deploy trial to run
concurrently with August Council Meeting
Highlighted Referenceshttp://aws.amazon.com/www.drivehq.com www.ftphosting.comwww.gulfcouncil.orgwww.hostedftp.com
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