NAS stands for Network Attached Storage—a network-attached storage system connected to a local or global network. Unlike a regular external drive, a NAS server operates as a standalone device with its own operating system, network interface, and the ability to be accessed simultaneously by multiple users.
The key advantage of NAS network storage is its versatility. Employees can access files from the office, home, or mobile devices. Moreover, the data is stored not on third-party cloud servers, but on physical hardware that you fully control. This is especially important for companies that handle personal customer data, financial reports, and confidential documents.
According to IDC research, the volume of corporate data doubles every two years. Organizations that fail to build a proper storage infrastructure in advance risk data loss, downtime, and fines for regulatory compliance. NAS storage isn't just convenience; it's an investment in business continuity..
A NAS server is a specialized computer with a set of hard drives or SSDs combined into a RAID array. RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) ensures fault tolerance: even if one or more drives fail, data is not lost and the system continues to operate.
NAS network storage connects to the corporate network via Ethernet and provides file access via standard protocols—SMB/CIFS for Windows environments, NFS for Linux systems, and AFP for macOS. This means that NAS seamlessly integrates into any existing IT infrastructure without the need to reinstall software or restructure workflows.
Modern NAS servers support not only file storage but also additional features: scheduled backups, synchronization with cloud services, file and folder-level access rights management, and real-time disk status monitoring. Essentially, it's a full-fledged corporate server, specialized for data storage and management.
BITWEB provides network storage as a managed service. This means the company handles all technical aspects: hardware selection, configuration, monitoring, and technical support. Clients receive a ready-to-use solution without the need to maintain their own staff of system administrators.
Enterprise-level reliability. BITWEB's dedicated servers are housed in professional data centers with redundant power supplies, climate control, and physical security. The service level availability (SLA) is 99.9% or higher. This standard is difficult to achieve when maintaining servers in-house.
Scalability without unnecessary costs. Business needs change: today you need 10 TB, a year from now – 50 TB. With BITWEB's NAS service, expanding your storage capacity is quick and easy, without replacing your entire infrastructure. You pay only for the space you actually use and grow as your storage grows.
Data Security. BITWEB implements multi-layered security: data encryption during transmission and storage, access rights management, and regular backups to isolated drives. This complies with Federal Law No. 152 on personal data and other regulatory standards relevant to Russian businesses.
24/7 Technical Support. BITWEB specialists are available 24/7. If an incident occurs—whether it's a disk failure or a question about access rights—a qualified engineer will resolve the issue promptly. The average response time to critical incidents is no more than 15 minutes.
NAS storage is a solution equally suitable for small, medium, and large businesses. A small company with a team of 10-20 people gets centralized storage instead of disparate folders on employees' laptops. Medium-sized businesses get a reliable platform for backing up ERP systems and databases. Large organizations get a scalable infrastructure capable of servicing hundreds of simultaneous users.
This service is especially in demand in industries where data volume is critical: medicine (storage of medical DICOM images), manufacturing (technical drawings and design documentation), media and advertising (video materials and large graphic files), finance and legal (archives of documents and contracts). In each of these cases, the BITWEB NAS server provides reliable access to data exactly when you need it.
NAS storage is a mature, time-tested solution for corporate data storage. It combines the performance, reliability, and flexibility required by modern businesses. BITWEB NAS service allows you to enjoy all the benefits of a professional network storage system without the expense of purchasing hardware, hiring specialists, or building your own infrastructure. This is a turnkey solution for companies that value their time and data.
NFS: Network File System. CIFS: Common Internet File System.
VHD (Virtual PC/Hyper-V) files are not supported.