CLOUD STORAGE

CLOUD STORAGE

1. What is Cloud Storage?

   • It is when a file can be used on one or more computer or device and is stored and managed remotely
   • These files are stored on severs so they can be accessed via the internet.
   • Data on your device can be uploaded to the cloud

2. Features and usage of cloud storage

   • User can chose to pay for more storage
   • it is useful to store your backup files on
   • The files are made on different servers just incase there is a fire or flood you can get your files back

3. Key Terms

   • A server: A computer that manages lots of request delivering data between machines that are connected in a local network
   • Downloading: Downloading a document or file to your computer means you can access it when you are not connected to the internet.
   • Uploading: Uploading a document or file to the server means you (and others with access)can access it, although you need internet access.
   • Synchronising: is when files held on two devises are updated to make sure that both devices have the same content.