Page 129 - iprime_V2.2_class8
P. 129
When we use cloud computing for storage and backup, we need a service provider who offers
the value of unlimited storage and speed. You may also experience limited storage space or
accessibility.
You cannot solve technical faults at your end as you have to depend upon third party for
technical solutions.
You have to share information with third party and trust them to not share sensitive information
of your organisation. So, at times, the data gets leaked.
STORING DATA USING CLOUD COMPUTING
Cloud computing provides a facility to store, organise, and edit data
through the network. Data can also be shared with others using cloud
storage. There are many service providers that give the facility of cloud
storage. The most commonly used cloud storage applications are
Google Drive, OneDrive, Drop Box, etc. In this chapter, we will discuss
in detail about One Drive and how to upload and share data through OneDrive
OneDrive.
Introducing OneDrive
OneDrive is a cloud storage facility offered by Microsoft. This service is available for free to all
users who have a Microsoft Account. It was launched on August 1, 2007. OneDrive lets users
store files and data on remote computers. These stored files can be synced with devices and
shared with other users. OneDrive is a part of cloud computing. It gives users the option to
access their files through various apps on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS operating systems.
It offers different storage plans to users as per their requirements. It provides 5 GB of storage
free of cost, but more than 5 GB can be taken on a monthly or yearly payment system. It is also
known as SkyDrive.
Windows 10 users have OneDrive as an inbuilt feature on their computers. To use the services
of OneDrive, you must be registered with Microsoft’s website. To access OneDrive, follow these
steps:
Step 1 Click on Start. The Start menu appears.
Step 2 Click on the OneDrive app. The Microsoft OneDrive window appears.
Step 3 Enter your email address registered with Microsoft and click on the Sign in button.
Step 4 Enter the password and click on the Sign in button.
Step 5 The address of the OneDrive folder on your computer appears. Click on the Next
button.
If you have a magical cloud that can store all your favourite things. How would
you organise and access them anytime, anywhere, using the power of cloud
computing?
Cloud Computing 127

