LAN Booting File Security via Centralized Server Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current file security and centralization techniques are inadequate in preventing file leaks and attacks, particularly in enterprise environments, as ransomware threats continue to evolve and compromise company data.
Innovation Solution
A LAN booting environment-based system featuring a central server and user devices that utilize a storage module, communication module, and LAN booting management module to centralize file storage, block unauthorized information leaks, and implement file centralization management for secure network disk allocation and backup.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If files are stored locally on user devices, then ease of operation is improved, but file security and protection against leaks is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a file management server as an intermediary between user devices and file storage. The server mediates all file operations including storage, retrieval, and sharing, allowing users to access files conveniently through the network while actual files remain securely stored on the server rather than locally on user devices.
2Reliability
If files are centralized on a server, then file security is improved, but device complexity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges file storage and management functions into a centralized server system. Multiple user devices share a common file storage infrastructure managed by the server, which consolidates security measures, access control mechanisms, and backup capabilities in one location rather than distributing complexity across multiple devices.
3Productivity
If LAN booting is implemented, then productivity is improved, but device complexity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements LAN booting where user devices automatically obtain operating system images and boot parameters from the file management server without manual configuration. The devices self-configure their boot process by communicating with the server, which provides the necessary system images, thereby improving startup productivity while the server manages the complexity of boot image distribution.
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AI summary
An apparatus for LAN booting environment-based file security and centralization, a method therefor, and a computer-readable recording medium recorded with a program for performing the method are proposed. The apparatus can include a central server including a storage module for storing a plurality of operating system images; a communication module for communicating with a user device; and a LAN booting management module configured to, when receiving a LAN booting start request message from the user device through the communication module, select an operating system image that can be used in the user device among the plurality of operating systems according to user device information, and transmit the selected operating system image, a user apparatus corresponding to the same, a method for LAN booting environment-based file security and centralization of these devices, and a computer-readable recording medium recorded with a program for performing the method.