Capterra Glossary
Consumer NAS (Consumer Network Attached Storage)
Consumer network attached storage (NAS) is an advanced storage system for home networks. It is centralized and multifunctional providing convenience and efficiency for users. These devices provide high-capacity storage that easily connects to home and office networks. Designated users can access files from their home PCs and mobile devices without plugging into the drive.
What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About Consumer NAS (Consumer Network Attached Storage)
A consumer NAS is a vital tool for SMBs because it is affordable and allows employees to more effectively do their jobs. Easy and safe remote access to company files makes working from home more productive for workers and more profitable for businesses.
Related Terms
- Synchronous
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Intranet
- Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR)
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Managed Service Provider (MSP)
- Haptics
- WAN (Wide-Area Network)
- Service-oriented Architecture (SOA)
- Augmented Reality (AR)
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Platform as a Service (PaaS)
- Service-Level Agreement (SLA)
- Scalability
- Data Center
- Authorization
- Multitenancy