1.1 Benefits of iFolder
Working in multiple locations has traditionally meant that
you had to conscientiously manage file versions, secure data transfer,
and periodic data backups for multiple workstations. Novell iFolder
is an easy way to make sure your files are secure, accessible, and
up to date.
With iFolder, you always have convenient and secure access
to the most recent version of your documents. All you need is an
active Internet or network connection and the Novell iFolder client software,
a Web browser, or Novell NetDrive.
Novell iFolder provides the following benefits:
- Guards against local data loss by
automatically backing up your local files to the iFolder server and
your multiple workstations.
- Transparently updates your files to the iFolder
server and your multiple workstations that have the iFolder client.
- Tracks and logs changes made while you work offline
and synchronizes those changes when you go online.
- Provides access to your files on the iFolder server
from any workstation that does not have the iFolder client, using
a Web browser.
- Provides optional encryption to protect data as
it travels across the wire and while it is stored on the iFolder
server.
- Makes files on the iFolder server available for
regularly scheduled data backup.