The core of the ownCloud solution is the ownCloud server. Unlike consumer grade file sharing services, ownCloud’s server enables IT to protect and manage files within the ownCloud environment – from file storage to user provisioning and data processing. ownCloud monitors and logs all data access events for downstream auditing and analysis using popular tools like Splunk. The server provides a secure web interface through which administrators control all of ownCloud’s resources, allowing authorized users to enable and disable features, set policies, create backups and manage users.