Transcript Everything you need to know about Cloud Storage

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
CLOUD STORAGE
BY: JONATHAN SANBORN
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WHAT IS CLOUD STORAGE?
-A way of storing files via a service on the internet.
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WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO USE
CLOUD STORAGE?
- First, subscribe to a cloud storage service.
-Next, upload/send files to the service.
-Lastly, the service will record your files.
-You can now access your files from any computer, any
time to view, manipulate or use your files!
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HOW DOES IT WORK?
- The files that were sent/uploaded are stored in
facilities called data centers.
- The files are stored in huge data servers until they are
needed by the user.
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WILL MY INFORMATION BE SAFE?
- Cloud storage uses redundancy, so your files will always
be ready for access and will be safe against any form of
physical damage.
- Everything is encrypted in code for protection from
hackers.
- Authentication of your profile using a user login and
password.
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WHY SHOULD I USE CLOUD STORAGE?
- No need to store on hard drive, USB or compact disk.
-Access from anywhere with internet connection.
- Allow other friends or colleagues to access your files.
- Store huge files instantly.
- Great for businesses that have large amounts of
information that needs to be accessed in different
locations.
Great for
back ups!
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EXAMPLES
- Google docs
- Gmail, Yahoo!
- Flickr, Photobucket, Picasa
- Youtube
- Facebook, Myspace
- Just Cloud, YouSendIt
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CLOUD STORAGE IN MY OWN LIFE
http://astro.temple.edu/~tud19800/
- Even websites can be considered a form of cloud
storage!
- A good way for you, your friends and your family to view
your information and pictures.
- My website stores all the information I need to know
about all my favorite fishing spots and makes it easy to
show my family and friends.
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HERE IS A CHART I MADE THAT COMPARES
SOME CLOUD STORAGE SERVICES
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GOOGLE DRIVE
- Google drive allows a user to upload documents, presentations and more.
- It also lets a user create a document, presentation, form, spreadsheet and drawing.
All of this can be done without the use of Microsoft Office; it is all online!
https://drive.google.com/#mydrive
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THANK YOU!
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SOURCES
"Docs." Welcome to Google. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2012.
https://accounts.google.com/ServiceLogin?service=wise
"Online Storage Services Review." 2013. N.p., Sept. 2012. Web. 15 Nov. 2012.
http://online-storage-service-review.toptenreviews.com
Srivastava, Mandira. "Stay in Touch." Small Business Technology RSS. N.p., 11 Sept.
2011. Web. 19 Nov. 2012.
http://www.smallbiztechnology.com/archive/2011/09/cloud-computing-therisks-and-benefits-of-cloud-storage.html/
Strickland, Jonathan. "How Cloud Storage Works." HowStuffWorks. N.p., May 2010.
Web. 17 Nov. 2012. http://computer.howstuffworks.com/cloud-computing/cloudstorage2.htm
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