#Project Name: Proxmox Backup Cloud Extension (Continuation)
Project Lead: Rodney Wild
Company: A-Z Computer Solutions
Purpose:
The goal of the continued phase is to further integrate Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) with the Sia decentralized cloud storage network, enabling seamless and redundant cloud-based backup solutions. Building upon the progress made in the previous months, this phase will focus on refining the existing cloud backup module, enhancing the functionality of the Sia renterd plugin, and ensuring robust testing to prepare for a public beta release.
The primary objectives remain:
Increasing the amount of data stored on the Sia network by leveraging Proxmox backups.
Offering a reliable off-site backup solution that adds redundancy for disaster recovery scenarios.
Finalizing a stable integration that can be widely adopted by businesses, helping them securely store backups on the Sia network.
Open-Source Commitment:
The project’s source code will remain open-source, hosted on GitHub, with full transparency for the community.
Project Timeline (2.5 Months Extension):
Month 1 (Weeks 1-4):
Complete the final development of the Sia renterd plugin and resolve any remaining technical challenges.
Conduct internal testing of the renterd plugin in various real-world scenarios to ensure reliability and efficiency.
Prepare documentation for both developers and users, covering setup, configuration, and usage of the Sia cloud backup module.
Month 2 (Weeks 5-8):
Implement feedback from internal testing and address any critical bugs or issues.
Begin beta testing with a select group of users and community members to gather feedback on performance and usability.
Refine the integration based on beta testing, focusing on improving user experience, reliability, and scalability.
Half Month (Weeks 9-10):
Finalize any remaining tasks based on beta feedback.
Prepare the module for a public release, ensuring that all key features are working as expected.
Draft a public release announcement, including the project’s accomplishments and future outlook.
Potential Risks:
Delays in Testing Feedback:
The beta testing phase could uncover unexpected issues, potentially delaying the public release.
Mitigation: Prioritize frequent communication with testers to ensure early identification and resolution of issues.
Loss of Development Resources:
Similar to previous concerns, losing key development personnel could impact project delivery.
Mitigation: Maintain an active pipeline of backup developers who are familiar with the project’s codebase.
Projected project completion cost and funds requested:
480 hours * 35$ per hour = $16,800 USD
The above hours include no extra money for the project manager and any funds not use will go back to the Sia Foundation. The above estimate (other than the added contingency) comes directly from our developer.