This document discusses cloud storage and various cloud storage providers. It defines cloud storage as online file storage centers that allow users to safely upload files to the internet. Several major cloud providers are mentioned, including Apple iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, Amazon Cloud Drive, and Microsoft SkyDrive. Each provider offers different amounts of free storage and features for accessing and syncing files across devices. The document recommends choosing a provider based on an individual's storage needs and which services best fulfill their requirements.
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This document discusses cloud storage and various cloud storage providers. It defines cloud storage as online file storage centers that allow users to safely upload files to the internet. Several major cloud providers are mentioned, including Apple iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, Amazon Cloud Drive, and Microsoft SkyDrive. Each provider offers different amounts of free storage and features for accessing and syncing files across devices. The document recommends choosing a provider based on an individual's storage needs and which services best fulfill their requirements.
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Quick Survey
Does anyone have a lot of files on their
computer but dosen’t have the space to store them?
Do you worry about losing files?
Do you want your files to be secure and easily
accessible? WHAT IS CLOUD STORAGE? CLOUD STORAGE Online file storage centers or cloud storage providers allow you to safely upload your files to the Internet. Cloud Providers There are various providers of cloud storage Examples: Apple iCloud Dropbox Google Drive Amazon Cloud Drive Microsoft SkyDrive Apple iCloud Gives 5GB of free storage (if you want more, you have to pay for it yearly)
Allows you to sync all your idevices to iCloud
Anything you have stored in the iCloud can be
accessed from any idevice
For example, a document typed on an iPad and saved to
the iCloud can be accessed from an iPhone. Dropbox Gives you 2GB of free storage Allows you to get more free space by completing certain tasks Available in the App Store and Android Market For example, a file uploaded to Dropbox from a MacBook can be accessed from a Samsung phone. Google Drive Gives you 15GB of free storage
Requires a G-mail account to be accessed
Individuals can buy more storage for themselves
(Google Apps for Business Administrators can buy storage licenses)
Allows you to type documents, make
spreadsheets/presentations, etc., and then save them to your drive. Amazon Cloud Drive Gives you 5GB of free storage (additional storage is available for $10 a year)
Available for download on Kindle Fire(HD)
A Save to CloudDrive app is available in the App
Store for $1.99 and an Amazon Cloud Pictures is in the Android Market for free. Microsoft SkyDrive Gives you 7GB of free storage (additional storage can be bought)
Requires a Windows Live account to be
accessed
Can be saved to a Windows computer as a
mapped drive. Which One Should I Pick? The cloud provider you pick should fulfill all your needs as the consumer
If you need a lot of space, choose a provider that
allows you to get the space you need
If you don’t need a lot of space, choose a
provider that you can use for storing files that don’t take up a lot of space. The Cloud Universe
There are tons of different
cloud storage providers in the world today!!! Questions?