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Frequently Asked Questions about grommunio-files

What is grommunio-files?Show answer Action: Open answer

grommunio-files extends the grommunio platform with centralized file management and sharing capabilities within a browser-based open-source collaboration environment.

What technology is grommunio-files based on?Show answer Action: Open answer

grommunio-files is technically based on an adapted Nextcloud environment integrated into the grommunio platform.

Which features does grommunio-files provide?Show answer Action: Open answer

The platform supports:

  • File management
  • Shared folders
  • Team sharing
  • User permissions
  • Browser-based access
  • Centralized file storage
Can grommunio-files manage shared team folders?Show answer Action: Open answer

Yes. The platform supports shared directories and team storage within organizations and projects.

Does grommunio-files support Single Sign-On?Show answer Action: Open answer

Yes. In combination with grommunio-auth, the platform supports centralized SSO architectures via OpenID Connect and SAML.

Can grommunio-files be used with LDAP or Active Directory?Show answer Action: Open answer

Yes. The platform can be integrated into existing LDAP and Active Directory environments.

Is grommunio-files suitable for Linux environments?Show answer Action: Open answer

Yes. The platform is fully based on Linux and open-source technologies and is particularly suitable for Linux-based enterprise environments.

Can grommunio-files be integrated into existing enterprise environments?Show answer Action: Open answer

Yes. Typical integrations include:

  • LDAP
  • Active Directory
  • Keycloak
  • Nginx
  • PostgreSQL
  • Reverse proxy architectures
Does grommunio-files support digital sovereignty?Show answer Action: Open answer

Yes. Organizations retain control over:

  • Data storage
  • File repositories
  • User management
  • Infrastructure
  • Security policies

This makes the platform especially suitable for European open-source and Linux strategies.

Is grommunio-files an alternative to traditional cloud file-sharing platforms?Show answer Action: Open answer

grommunio-files is particularly suitable for organizations that want to operate a controllable open-source-based file and collaboration platform within their own infrastructures.

Can grommunio-files be combined with other open-source platforms?Show answer Action: Open answer

Yes. Especially in combination with:

  • XWiki
  • OpenProject
  • Keycloak
  • Linux infrastructures
  • PostgreSQL

integrated European collaboration platforms can be built.