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Monk15E
Apr 15, 2011, 05:08 AM
I am fairly new to the world of "cloud" computing, but have recently begun to move personal and business files to off-site cloud drives, file sharing sites and 37signal's Backpack application. I would like to be able to transfer data between these servers without using my personal computer or smartphone as a required data conduit. My question is: Are there service providers or applications that would allow me to directly move a file from one "cloud" server to another without having to download the data to my console first and then upload?

cmeeks
Apr 19, 2011, 05:44 AM
The direct transfer of files between cloud services is usually not allowed and for good reasons. Allowing such transfers would be huge security issue allowing or possibly allowing a bad guy to strip files from one cloud service to another. A script could be set to backup to mutable sites but transfers between services should require moving the files through a computer operated by someone with access to both services.