Cloud Storage
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Cloud Storage Andre De La Cruz 12/14/2016 Faculty Development Paul L. Foster SOM, TTUHSC Objectives Discuss features how Describe cloud common computing characteristics of can assist cloud storage you Describe what cloud storage is What does “Cloud” in storage mean What does “Cloud” in storage mean Server Farm in NC Cloud Storage • Service model in which data is maintained and managed • Made available to users over networks • Data is stored in logical pools across commodity servers or in data centers • Provide security protocols such as encryption and authentication Images Videos Music Accessible Files Documents Cloud Services Supported Apps Basic Features of Dropbox Basic Features of Dropbox Create a • Invite user by email Team • Configure user restriction • Provide feedback Collaborate • Edit documents Share • Directories Documents • Share Links Supported Apps Basic Features of OneDrive Basic Features of OneDrive Basic Features of OneDrive Basic Features of OneDrive Basic Features of OneDrive • Word, Excel, PowerPoint Office 365 • Desktop Application* • Edit documents Collaborate • Share files and documents • Configure Permissions • Share links Share • Embed Links** Documents *Paid Service **Only PowerPoint Supported Apps Basic Features of Google Drive Basic Features of Google Drive Basic Features of Google Drive • Microsoft-like applications • Response Forms Application • Simple website • Edit documents • Share files and documents Collaborate • Configure Permissions • Share links Share • Embed Links Documents • Convert documents to Excel or Word Google Drive Supported Apps Basic Features of Box Basic Features of Box • Invite user by email Create a • Configure restriction Team • Provide feedback • Edit documents Collaborate • Provides integration with Google and Microsoft • Directories Share • Share Links Documents • Embed files Other Cloud Services • Amazon Cloud • iCloud • SygarSync • JustCloud.com • Sync files/folders between multiple devices. What are some of the • Share documents, photos, folders between a team or other users. common characteristics of cloud • Collaborate on shared documents by editing and commenting. storage? • Configure permission settings when providing access. Quick Comparison Units in Gigabytes Quick Comparison • Only save /store non-confidential information Cloud • Do NOT store materials with personal identifications: hospital imaging studies, Storage and lab results, or student/resident evaluations Security • Data in the cloud can be stored indefinitely, even after deletion of files • Glance at Security and Privacy settings References • http://datacenterfrontier.com/server-farms-writ-large-super-sizing-the-cloud-campus/ • http://searchcloudstorage.techtarget.com/definition/cloud-storage • https://www.cloudwards.net/mega-vs-dropbox/ • http://thenextweb.com/google/2014/10/01/google-announces-10-price-cut-compute-engine-instances-google-drive- passed-240m-active-users/ .