Server Connection Issues for OwnCloud Installation

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I recently set up OwnCloud on my server and have encountered a persistent issue related to server connectivity. Users are experiencing difficulties accessing files and folders, and synchronization between clients and the server seems to be inconsistent.

Details of the Problem:

  1. Intermittent Connectivity: Users are reporting intermittent connectivity issues when trying to access OwnCloud through the web interface or sync clients. Sometimes the connection is established successfully, while at other times, users encounter errors or timeouts.
  2. File Synchronization Delays: File synchronization between the OwnCloud server and client devices is experiencing delays. Changes made on one device are not promptly reflected on others, leading to inconsistencies in file versions across different platforms.
  3. Error Messages: Users have reported encountering error messages such as “Connection failed” or “Unable to establish a secure connection” when attempting to access OwnCloud.
  4. Server Resource Usage: I have checked the server resource usage, and it appears to be within normal limits. However, I suspect that there may be an issue with server configurations affecting the connection stability.
  5. Network Configuration: The server is behind a firewall, but I have ensured that the necessary ports are open. Additionally, there haven’t been any recent changes to the network configuration that could explain the connectivity problems.

Steps Taken So Far:

  1. Checked server resource usage.
  2. Verified network configurations and ensured necessary ports are open.
  3. Examined OwnCloud logs for any error messages but found nothing conclusive.

I would appreciate any insights or suggestions on how to troubleshoot and resolve this issue. If anyone has experienced a similar problem or has recommendations for optimizing OwnCloud server settings for better connectivity, please share your expertise. Thank you in advance for your assistance!

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Hey,

from what i know ownCloud is “just” a web application written by PHP and “served” by a web server like Apache. As such i think it can’t be the root cause for these “Connection failed” or “Unable to establish a secure connection” messages or general connectivity issues (unless there is a bug in ownCloud causing PHP to consume all resources on the host system making other services unavailable).

I think this looks more like either an operating system, network component (for example Switch or Router) or web server issue. I’m not sure if the ownCloud community can provide much support for unknown underlying component issues :frowning_face: so i think if there won’t be any responses here i think a better fitting place like the support forums of the operating system or web server, a third party site like https://serverfault.com/ or similar could be used.

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