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i + STORING DATA USING CLOUD COMPUTING
Cloud computing provides a facility to store, organise and edit data
through the network. The 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 the One Drive and how to upload and share data through OneDrive.
Introducing OneDrive
OneDrive is a cloud storage facility
offered by Microsoft Corporation.
This service is available for free
to all users who have a Microsoft
Account. It was launched on 2 Scroll down
to letter 'O' and
August 1, 2007. OneDrive lets users
click on the
store files and data on remote OneDrive app.
computers. These stored files can
be synced with the devices and
shared with other users. OneDrive
is a part of cloud computing. It
1 Click on the
gives users the option to access
Start button.
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 was 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 the given
steps:
4 Enter the password and
click on the Sign in button.
3 Enter your email address registered with the 5 Click on the Next button.
Microsoft website and click on the Sign in button.
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