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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?




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