Installing OwnCloud, self-hosted cloud storage
OwnCloud is a self-hosted file storage and synchronization service. It provides client tools to upload and sync all your files to a central storage server. You can access all your data through a well-designed web interface, which can be accessed on any device of your choice. In addition to a simple contact service, OwnCloud supports contacts, email, and calendar synchronization. Plus, all your data is stored on your own server, making it a more secure option.
In this recipe, we will learn how to install the OwnCloud service on the Ubuntu server. We will be working with a basic OwnCloud setup that includes file sharing and storage. Later, you can add separate plugins to extend the capability of your OwnCloud installation.
Getting ready
You will need access to an account with sudo privileges.
How to do it…
OwnCloud is a PHP-based web application. Its dependencies include a web server, PHP runtime, and a database server. We will use the installation...
