Build Your Own Self-Hosted Dropbox in less than 2 hours

Name: Build Your Own Self-Hosted Dropbox in less than 2 hours
Rating: 3.8 (18 reviews)

Learn how to build your self hosted Dropbox like environment in less than 2 hours with no programming knowledge needed.

Created byZachary Matar

Last updated 1/2015

English

English [Auto],

What you'll learn

Build their own DropBox/Cloud Hosting Solution in 2 hours
Learn the basics of open source cloud software
Add users, Groups & Manager their Cloud Solution

Course content

3 sections • 9 lectures • 1h 22m total length

Introduction of the Course3:05
Build your own self-hosted Dropbox in under two hours by setting a domain, linking web hosting, and configuring an open-source cloud with user groups and personalized logo and colors.
Domain & Hosting Information6:42
Choose a domain and hosting plan by comparing dot com pricing, free options, and Beza host's 1-dollar monthly plans, ensuring high upload limits and clear renewal costs.
Choosing an Open Source Cloud Hosting Solution5:44
Choose an open source cloud hosting solution, ownCloud, to build your self-hosted dropbox-like system that lets you monitor and manage your data across hosting environments with desktop and mobile clients.

How to Install Owncloud11:45
install own cloud on your server by uploading the setup zip via cPanel file manager or ftp, set permissions, run setup wizard, and map your domain once name servers propagate.
Managing Files, Photos, & More8:31
Master managing files, photos, and documents in your self-hosted cloud with an AJAX uploader, version restoration, share links with expiration or passwords, and in-browser editing.
Adding Users & Creating Groups10:23
Add users, create groups, and assign quotas in your self-hosted own cloud; manage admin roles and monitor activity with logs and notifications.
Advanced & Admin Settings17:07
Explore advanced and admin settings for your self-hosted cloud, including encryption, external storage integration, active directory login, and app extensions like Shorty and WebDAV.
Designing Your Own Theme18:42
Design your own theme by changing the logo and colors in your self-hosted cloud environment, using inspect element and editing core css and theme configuration.

Requirements

Internet
PC or Laptop
Web Hosting

Description

Build Your Own Self-Hosted Dropbox in less than 2 hours!!!

Tired of being limited to what you can do with Dropbox, OneDrive, or GoogleDrive?? Well now you don't have too. By taking this course I will show you how to build you're own self-hosted DropBox like cloud solution for you're convenience.

Whether you need this for work, personal use, or just extra storage space, this course will teach you everything you need to know to do all of these things.

What You Get:

Easy to follow, step by step instructions.
Open Source Cloud Sharing Solution
Free Domain Name & Reliable Web Hosting Information
Personal Contact With Me
7 Days a Week Programming Support & Help

What will I need for this course?

Everything is provided for you in the course besides the computer and internet access.

My Goal For You:

By the end of this course my goal is for you to understand how to develop & build an online forum. Your site should be operational and customized to your liking by the end of the course.

Problems?

If you have problems following any of the lectures, let me know and I'll try to set up a live Q&A session to guide you through.

Need Additional Help?

If you are still struggling throughout the course I will personally help you to make sure you complete the course and fully understand everything as well as help you get your cloud up and running.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to learn how to build a cloud solution

Build Your Own Self-Hosted Dropbox in less than 2 hours

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Course content

Getting Started3 lectures • 16min

Setting it Up5 lectures • 1hr 6min

Resources1 lecture • 1min

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