Throughout this guide, the term device refers generically to a CTERA Cloud Storage Gateway, CTERA Agent, or CTERA Mobile.

CTERA's cloud storage gateways are hybrid appliances that seamlessly combine local storage, cloud storage, data protection functionality and collaboration capabilities in a single, cost-effective package. Ideal for enterprise branches, SMBs and remote offices, CTERA's cloud storage gateways can replace legacy file servers and tape backup in a single solution with significant cost savings.

The cloud storage gateways feature a full set of Network Attached Storage (NAS) capabilities and comprehensive backup and sync and share functionalities, utilizing on-premises storage capabilities for speed and local sharing, while taking advantage of cloud storage for off-site backup, universal access, file sharing, and folder synchronization.

CTERA Cloud Storage Gateways are managed remotely by CTERA Portal. Template-based management and remote firmware upgrades make it possible to manage numerous cloud storage gateways while maintaining minimal on-site IT and reducing total cost of ownership.

CTERA Cloud Storage Gateways comprise the CTERA C200, C400, C800, and C800+ physical appliances and the Virtual Cloud Storage Gateway (Virtual Gateway).

CTERA Agents are small-footprint software agents that perform both cloud backup and enterprise file sync and share (EFSS) functions. CTERA Agents can connect either directly to the cloud or to a CTERA cloud storage gateway.

CTERA Agents are available for Windows, Mac and Linux platforms, and are licensed for either laptop/desktop use or for servers. In all cases they provide file sync and backup capabilities. When connected to a CTERA cloud storage gateway, the CTERA Agent for Windows also supports backup of Microsoft server applications, and disk-level, bare metal, backup.

CTERA Agents can be managed remotely by CTERA Portal, where all aspects of backup, sync and agent setup can be monitored and configured from a single console, including software upgrades.

CTERA Mobile for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone is an Enterprise File Sync and Share (EFSS) app that enables business users to access their files securely, view them, edit them, and store them in the cloud where they can be shared with colleagues, partners and customers.

Users can also easily create and/or update MS Office files online, upload files, such as photos and documents, all directly from their mobile device to their cloud drive.

CTERA Mobile works in tandem with CTERA Portal to provide access to private folders and team project workspaces, as well as the ability to view and download backup files and synced content.