| dc.description.abstract | This report is a testimony to our work on the undergrad thesis project over two semesters,
encompassing both research and implementation. The scope of this thesis is to understand
cloud file storage technology and data-sharing mechanisms and to apply these concepts
to an actual system enhanced with robust file-sharing features.
The primary objective of this research is to design and implement a file storage system with advanced file-sharing capabilities. The project addresses the growing need for
efficient, secure, and flexible file management solutions, particularly in an organizational
context. The motivation for this combination is driven by the necessity to improve and
overcome limitations compared to other commonly used products. The research methodology involves two key components: (1) file storage and (2) file sharing.
The file storage and management module, implemented using Convex, supports uploading, downloading, updating, deleting, and favoriting files. It ensures secure and efficient file storage within organizational structures. Authentication and Authorization
from Clerk Auth are utilized to manage user authentication and authorization, ensuring
secure access and operations within the system.
The file-sharing features are developed into distinct services. The first is Public Share,
where files can be shared via publicly accessible links, with storage in MongoDB. The
second is Protected Share, which secures files using OTPs, with data stored in Firebase.
The third is Single Share, enabling real-time file sharing between users using OTP and
temporary data storage through sockets. Additionally, Group Share and Multi Share are
implemented using Peer-to-Peer (P2P) connections via PeerJS, allowing multiple users to
share files simultaneously through room IDs, shared links, or QR codes.
The developed system demonstrates significant improvements in file management efficiency and security. Key findings include: (1) enhanced security through the use of Clerk
Auth and OTP-based protected sharing, (2) improved user experience and collaboration
capabilities via real-time and P2P file sharing methods, and (3) robust organizational
management, ensuring only authorized administrators can perform critical operations
such as deleting an organization.
This research contributes to the field by (1) providing a detailed architecture for an advanced file storage and sharing system, (2) implementing and testing multiple file-sharing
methods to address various user needs and security requirements, and (3) demonstrating
the integration of modern database technologies (Convex, MongoDB, Firebase) and P2P
communication for scalable and efficient file sharing.
The research concludes that integrating advanced file management and sharing features with secure authentication and authorization mechanisms significantly enhances the
usability and security of file storage systems. The proposed system offers a versatile solution for both individual users and organizations, addressing contemporary needs for
efficient data management and secure file sharing.
Future research may focus on further enhancing the system’s scalability and exploring
additional security measures, such as encryption for stored and shared files. Additionally, expanding the system to support more diverse file types and larger file sizes could provide
even greater utility.
While these ideas may not be entirely new, the combination of file storage and instant
data sharing is particularly innovative in the context of Vietnam. We believe that our
project represents a significant step towards solving one of the key challenges in cloud
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