Cloud Storage Services

New TechnologiesSpecial Interest GroupGrand Computers Club

February 15, 2018

Talking Points• Definition & background

• Overview

• Useful Sites

• Questions & discussion

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DefinitionCloud storage is a cloud computing

model in which data is stored on remote servers accessed from the internet, or "cloud." It is maintained, operated and managed by a cloud storage service provider on storage servers that are built on virtualization techniques.

Technopedia

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Background• Credited to Joseph Carl Robnett

Licklider in the 1960s with his work on ARPANET

• 1983 CompuServe offers limited storage to users

• 1994 AT&T launched PersonaLink Services & offers web-based storage

• 2005 Box offers personal web storage

• 2006 Amazon introduces AWS S3

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Overview

Considerations

• Type of use: consumer vs. enterprise

• Consumer-level file hosting services

• Enterprise-level cloud data storage

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Overview

Pros of cloud storage

• Rapid scalability

• Less local physical space required

• No transport of media between sites

• Access from anywhere

• Ease of collaboration

• Data integrity & currency via syncing

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Pros of cloud storage - continued

• Reduced local management tasks

• Less exposure to malware

• Support & upgrades are included in cost

• Encryption

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Overview

Cons of cloud storage

• Security; confidentiality; privacy (NSA)

• Availability

• Bandwidth; speed

• Loss of control

• Limited free storage space

• Uncontrolled outages

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Overview

Online Sharing Considerations:

• Cost – based on speed, size, function

• Access – real-time, web-based, device only

• User management – add, delete, modify

• Data type – documents, pictures, music, ©

• Size restriction – file size, type, total size

• Sharing – single user/multi-device, multi-user

• Security – access, encryption, backup

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Overview

Online data origins

• Web mail storage (AOL, Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail)

• Online Storage (XDrive, Mozy, Box.net)

• Online Backup (Carbonite, Mozy, IDrive)

• Cloud Services (Amazon, Apple, Google, HP, IBM, Microsoft)

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Usage and reasons

• Data backup

• Disaster recovery

• Mobile access

• Sharing

• Collaboration

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Cloud Storage vs. Cloud Backup

Cloud Storage

• Stores files on the Internet

• Conserves space on your devices

• Access from most network devices

• May sync between devices

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Cloud Storage vs. Cloud Backup

Cloud Backup

• Creates copies of your files

• Determines what files to backup

• Detects changes and automatically creates copies (and versions)

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Overview

Online Sharing via Applications:

• Amazon – Cloud Drive (music, data, pictures)

• Apple – iCloud (music, data, pictures)

• Google docs - (music, data, pictures)

• Google Photo (pictures, videos)

• Microsoft OneDrive - (music, data, pictures)

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Cloud Storage Comparison 1 of 2

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Cloud Storage Comparison 2 of 2

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Cloud Storage SitesCloud storage services:

• iDrive & How-to-video

• Sugarsync & User’s Guide

• SpiderOak One & One Backup Guide

• OneDrive & Video Training & Other

• CertainSafe & How-To Guide

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Cloud Storage SitesCloud storage services:

• Google Drive & Getting Started

• iCloud & iCloud Setup & Other

• Box & Box Basics

• DropBox & DropBox Help & Other

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Useful SitesCloud Storage and How Does it Work?

What is the Cloud?

What is Cloud Storage?

Cloud Storage Types

Cloud Storage: Top Five Tips

Sync vs. Backup vs. Storage

6 Ways to Get Free Cloud Storage

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Questions???

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