Multi-Cloud Management
Learn how to effectively manage files across multiple cloud storage providers
Step 1: Plan Your Multi-Cloud Strategy
Define your storage allocation
Before adding multiple cloud providers, plan your storage allocation:
Primary Storage
Your main cloud provider (e.g., Google Drive for unlimited storage with Workspace)
Backup Storage
Secondary provider for redundancy (e.g., Backblaze B2 for cost-effective backups)
Archive Storage
Long-term storage for rarely accessed files (e.g., Amazon S3 Glacier)
Specialty Storage
Provider-specific features (e.g., OneDrive for Office integration)
Step 2: Add Multiple Remotes
Connect each cloud provider with descriptive names
# Add Google Drive
filefortress remotes add gdrive
# Name it: "Google Drive - Primary"
# Add Backblaze B2
filefortress remotes add b2
# Name it: "Backblaze - Backup"
# Add Amazon S3
filefortress remotes add s3
# Name it: "S3 - Archive"
# Verify all remotes
filefortress remotes list
Naming Convention Tip
Use descriptive names that indicate the provider and purpose: "Provider - Purpose". This makes it easier to identify remotes in search results.
Step 3: Organize Files Across Providers
Establish a clear organization strategy
| File Type | Primary Location | Backup Location | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Projects | Google Drive | Backblaze B2 | Fast access + reliable backup |
| Photos (RAW) | Google Drive | Backblaze B2 | Unlimited storage + low-cost backup |
| Archives | S3 Glacier | - | Very low cost for rarely accessed files |
| Documents | OneDrive | Google Drive | Office integration + redundancy |
Step 4: Search Across All Clouds
FileFortress searches all providers by default
# Search all providers
filefortress search "project report"
# Search specific provider
filefortress search "project report" --remote "Google Drive - Primary"
# Search by provider type
filefortress search "backup" --remote-type b2
Step 5: Manage Storage Quotas
Monitor storage usage across providers
# Scan all remotes
filefortress remotes scan --all
# View remote details including quota
filefortress remotes info "Google Drive - Primary"
# Check total file count per provider
filefortress remotes list
Best Practices
- Scan all remotes regularly (daily or weekly)
- Use consistent naming conventions
- Document your multi-cloud strategy
- Test backup restoration periodically
- Monitor costs across providers