Using cloud and traditional systems together

Using cloud and traditional systems together

1. SYNCHRONISING CONTENT OVER DEVICES

   • Sometimes applications and files are located on an organisation's own or user's PC, or they could be in the cloud.
     • Most organisations and many individuals use a combination of both
     • When you are using a combination of both,synchornisinsation is particularly important.
   • Another example of synchrinisation over devices is using Apple iTunes to manage the media on an apple iphone or and iPad.
   • A user can choose to automatically back up their devices to the cloud and to onlly sync ticked songs and videos over Wi-Fi
   • Media could also be stored on your home machine or in the cloud.
   • Synchornising the content of devices is often optional...
     • ...but is important if you wnat to access the same files on each device

2. ONLINE/OFFLINE WORKING

   • Laptops are often issued to staff who work from remote locations, such as their own homes.
     • This allows them to access an organisation's systems while they are away from a normal business location
   • Communications that may need to be shared include:
     • A new order processed by sale staff
     • information about work done by an engineer for a customer so that an invoice can be raised
     • A technical manual for device or installation to help a computer engineer with a repair

3. MANAGING NOTIFICATIONS

   • Windows 10 operating system has a sync centre with settings that allow to sync files between devices.
   • Managing a sync process requires the user to respond to notifications that are generated by the software managing the sync process.
     • An example would be one that warms the user that the copy of the file they are synchronising may be older than the file that already exists on the system
   • Notifications can usually be configured depending on user needs