2. What is “Cloud Storage”?
“A file hosting service, cloud storage
service, online file storage provider, or
cyberlocker is[a] service specifically designed
to host user files. It allows users to upload files
that could then be accessed over the internet
from a different computer, tablet, smart phone
or other networked device, by the same user or
possibly by other users, after a password or
other authentication is provided.”
File hosting service. (2013, August 14). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved
19:40, September 17, 2013, from
http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=File_hosting_service&oldid=568434611
3. Advantages of Cloud Storage
Convenience
Security
Ability to access files from any computer
connected to the Internet
Password required for sign-in
No flash drives to lose
File will not be left on the local machine
Currency
Always working with the most current version of
a document
4. Advantages of Cloud Storage
Auto-saving
File will auto-save to the Internet, and not
be lost in case of power outage or
accidental disconnect
Collaboration
Ability to share access to document, and
allow multiple people to edit it at once
Cost
Free*
* In exchange for agreeing to the Terms of Service agreement
5. Most Popular Cloud Services
Dropbox
SkyDrive
(Microsoft)
gDrive (Google)
Also…
Box.com
Zoho.com
6. Microsoft’s SkyDrive
7GB free storage
Accessible to anyone with a Hotmail, Live, or
Outlook.com account
Desktop client available for Mac and PC
Automatically syncs documents saved in the
folder to the Internet
Easily sync between multiple computers
Can create and edit documents through web
interface in .docx format
http://skydrive.microsoft.com/
7. Google’s gDrive
15GB of free storage (across all Google services)
Accessible to anyone with an existing Google or
Gmail account
Automatically save e-mail attachments from Gmail
Desktop client available for Mac and PC
Easily sync between multiple computers
Create and edit documents through web interface
Files are created in the proprietary Google
format, but can be saved/exported as .docx, .odt, or
.pdf
http://drive.google.com/
Automatically syncs documents saved in the folder to
the Internet
8. Dropbox
2GB free storage (additional storage available)
Desktop client available for Mac, PC and mobile
devices
Automatically syncs documents saved in the
folder to the Internet
Easily sync between multiple computers
Portable version available that can run on flash
drives, backing up files to the Internet
Easily share folders with other users
Disadvantage: No web interface available for file
editing
http://www.dropbox.com/
9. Box
10GB free storage
Desktop and mobile clients available for syncing
files between multiple devices
Ability to login with a Google account
Web interface for text editing
Easily share files or folders with other users
Disadvantages:
Integrating Microsoft Word documents requires
additional plugins to be installed
Web-based documents require copying and
pasting into a local document
http://www.box.com/
10. Zoho
5GB of free storage
Full suite of productivity
applications, including email, documents, calendars, etc.
Ability to log-in using Google, Yahoo, or
Facebook accounts
Geared toward business users
Disadvantages:
No desktop client for syncing, web-based only
Not as well known as others, may be more
difficult to collaborate on files
http://www.zoho.com/
11. In Summary
Students may already have access to cloud
storage accounts through Google or
Microsoft, but are not aware of the additional
services these accounts are eligible for
Fewer opportunities for compatibility issues to arise
Example: Using a Mac-based software program at
home, but only able to access PC-based
programs at school
Accessible to anyone
Accounts are free and accessible to anyone with
an internet connection.
No additional software to purchase.
![What is “Cloud Storage”?
“A file hosting service, cloud storage
service, online file storage provider, or
cyberlocker is[a] service specifically designed
to host user files. It allows users to upload files
that could then be accessed over the internet
from a different computer, tablet, smart phone
or other networked device, by the same user or
possibly by other users, after a password or
other authentication is provided.”
File hosting service. (2013, August 14). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved
19:40, September 17, 2013, from
http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=File_hosting_service&oldid=568434611](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)