The Nasuni Management Console (NMC) is a centralized platform for managing Nasuni's cloud file services. Nasuni provides a cloud-native file storage solution that combines file sharing, backup, and disaster recovery by integrating local file performance with cloud-based scalability. With the NMC, users can oversee file shares, manage permissions, monitor activity, and enforce security policies across their storage infrastructure. By integrating the Nasuni Management Console with Frends iPaaS, enterprises can automate data management workflows, synchronize file operations with external platforms, and strengthen governance and compliance efforts.

Business use cases

File sync and user management automation

Frends can integrate the Nasuni Management Console with Active Directory or other directory services like Microsoft Azure AD. For example, Frends workflows can automatically update user permissions and file access rights in NMC when an employee joins, leaves, or changes roles in the corporate directory, ensuring accurate and secure access control.

Backup and disaster recovery coordination

Frends workflows can automate replication and disaster recovery processes by integrating Nasuni with cloud storage platforms like AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, or Google Cloud Storage. For instance, when critical data changes occur in Nasuni shares, Frends can trigger workflows to validate backup policies, confirm replication, and notify IT administrators of the status.

Integration with file monitoring and auditing tools

Frends workflows can extend Nasuni's event tracking capabilities by integrating it with monitoring tools like Splunk, Datadog, or Graylog. For example, Frends can capture file access logs and real-time activities from Nasuni and send them to the monitoring platform for centralized logging, security analysis, and compliance reporting.

Automated alert responses for file systems

Frends can enhance Nasuni's alert capabilities by integrating it with notification platforms like Slack, Microsoft Teams, or email. For instance, when Nasuni detects unusual activity—such as a ransomware attempt or excessive file operations—Frends workflows can automate responses like isolating the affected file share, sending alerts to incident response teams, or disabling impacted accounts.

Integration with collaboration tools

Organizations using Nasuni for file storage and sharing can integrate it with platforms like Google Workspace, Microsoft SharePoint, or Dropbox through Frends workflows. For example, when files are added or modified in a Nasuni share, Frends workflows can synchronize these changes with collaborative tools, ensuring teams have real-time access to the latest documents.

SLA monitoring and management

Frends workflows can track NAS (Network-Attached Storage) and file system SLAs by monitoring file system performance via the Nasuni Management Console. For instance, if a synchronization process between Nasuni and a secondary storage system is delayed and breaches defined thresholds, Frends can notify IT teams and escalate the issue.

Compliance workflows and data retention

Frends can automate data retention policies by integrating Nasuni with regulatory compliance platforms or storage solutions. For example, based on company policies or regulatory requirements, Frends workflows can identify expired or non-compliant files in Nasuni, archive them securely, or remove them from the active file repository while maintaining audit trails.

Multi-cloud data synchronization

Frends workflows can synchronize file data between Nasuni and other cloud systems (e.g., AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, or Google Cloud Storage) for multi-cloud setup flexibility or hybrid cloud environments. For instance, Frends can replicate critical backups stored in Nasuni to secondary cloud platforms to ensure availability across multiple providers.

Real-time file activity reporting

Frends can integrate Nasuni with business intelligence tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Google Data Studio for real-time analytics. For example, Frends workflows can extract file activity logs from Nasuni and visualize insights like storage usage trends, user activity patterns, or file access anomalies in BI dashboards.

Integration with service management platforms

Frends can connect Nasuni with IT service management (ITSM) platforms like ServiceNow, Jira Service Desk, or Freshservice to ensure incidents or requests are created based on file system events. For example, if permission changes fail or critical services report latency in Nasuni, Frends can automatically generate tickets in the ITSM tool for investigation and tracking.

User data migration and onboarding

Organizations migrating to Nasuni can use Frends workflows to streamline the migration process by connecting legacy file systems to Nasuni. For instance, Frends can automate data extraction, transformation, and loading into Nasuni's cloud storage, ensuring that user permissions and metadata remain intact throughout the migration process.

Archival for compliance auditing

Frends workflows can back up file logs and metadata from the Nasuni Management Console for compliance or audit purposes. For example, logs detailing file access, modifications, and time stamps can be securely stored in archival systems like AWS Glacier, Azure Archive, or a designated regulatory-compliant repository.

Automated file-based workflows for e-commerce

Frends workflows can connect Nasuni shares with e-commerce platforms like Shopify or Magento. For example, when product catalogs or inventory files hosted in Nasuni are updated, Frends can automatically sync the changes to the relevant e-commerce system, ensuring up-to-date product availability.

Ransomware protection workflows

Frends can automate responses to threats by integrating with Nasuni's anomaly detection capabilities and external threat intelligence platforms. For instance, when unusual file encryption activity is detected in Nasuni, Frends workflows can isolate the affected share, disable access for compromised accounts, notify security teams, and initiate file restoration from backup copies.

Integration with document management systems

Frends can bridge Nasuni with document management platforms like SharePoint or Confluence. For instance, when a new document is uploaded to Nasuni or specific file shares are updated, Frends workflows can sync those changes with SharePoint libraries, auto-linking the version history to user-facing portals.

File sharing notifications and access control

Frends workflows can simplify file-sharing workflows by integrating Nasuni with communication platforms. For example, when a user shares a Nasuni folder with external collaborators, Frends can automatically send notifications, set up temporary access permissions, and monitor usage to ensure expiration dates are enforced.

Asset tracking for media organizations

Media and creative teams using Nasuni for large files can integrate it with workflow automation tools for asset tracking. For instance, Frends workflows can track updates to video files, images, or graphics stored in Nasuni, syncing metadata with project management tools like Asana or Trello for accountability.

Disaster recovery testing

Frends can orchestrate disaster recovery drills by integrating Nasuni with backup and recovery systems. For example, Frends workflows can trigger test restores of file shares from Nasuni replicas to validate recovery procedures and provide real-time reports to ensure that DR measures are functioning as intended.

Role-based access control (RBAC)

Frends workflows can integrate Nasuni with identity and access management systems like Okta or Microsoft Active Directory for automated RBAC enforcement. For instance, if an employee is assigned a new role in the IAM platform, Frends can automatically adjust their file access permissions and group memberships in Nasuni in real time.

Data classification and tagging

Frends can enable integration between Nasuni and data classification platforms to enrich file metadata. For example, Frends workflows can analyze file types or content stored in Nasuni, apply relevant sensitivity tags (e.g., “Confidential” or “Public”), and provide visibility into sensitive data for compliance and governance initiatives.