Chapter 6-cloud computing
Accessing your Cloud Drive - correct answer-Sign in to Google, click the Google apps icon,
then click Drive
Apps for a Local Folder - correct answer--Drive for PC app adds a local Google Drive folder
to File Explorer
-Local folder is automatically linked and synced to your My Drive location
Cloud Computing Concepts - correct answer--Cloud Computing works with hosts and clients
-a hosted service is provided by a server located outside your own network
-services are obtained through a subscription
-cloud services can provide:
--software as a Service (SaaS)- Gmail, Office 365
--Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)-Server or storage space
-Platform as a Service (PaaS)-Provides developers with environments (platforms) to develop
applications
Cloud Computing Concepts - correct answer-To download a file, select the file, click more
options, then download
Cloud Computing Concepts - correct answer-You can access your hosted services through a
variety of devices; interfaces are similar
-desktop apps
-browser or web apps
-tablet apps
-smart phone apps
While all devices provide access to basic functionality, desktop apps typically provide the
most features
Cloud Computing Concepts- Benefits of Cloud Computing - correct answer--Reduced
hardware costs
-latest versions of software
-24/7 access (as long as there is internet connectivity)
-scalable storage capacity
-local access to user files (files are copies to your local device and later synchronized)
-built-in backup (photos or files can be uploaded and backed up automatically
-high security
Cloud computing concepts-cloud account management - correct answer--most cloud
accounts provide a central place from which you can manage your account
-typically include:
--automatic backup
--cloud storage
--apps to connect devices to the account
, Cloud Computing Concepts-Cloud Accounts - correct answer--All cloud-related services are
associated with an account
-one account can access all services
-accounts can support and manage connected devices
--your'e not limited to a particular device
--the interface looks the same on all devices
--can share files and collaborate
Cloud Storage on Google Drive - correct answer-the cloud storage on Google is called
"Google Drive" or simply "drive"
Dropbox - correct answer--Hosted by Dropbox, Inc / Microsoft
-Integrated with Office Online
-Upload and download content in the web interface or a local folder
--drag and drop files
-Automatic syncing between the local folder and the cloud
-share dropbox files via sharing links through email, text messages, or chat
-mobile apps available for Android and iOS
How can you configure Gmail notifications on your smart phone? - correct answer-Through
the Gmail app's settings
How can you download content from Google Drive? - correct answer-Select a file, click More
actions, then click Download
How can you upload a file to your Dropbox storage location? - correct answer-Drag the file
into your local Dropbox folder
How can you upload content to Google Drive? - correct answer-Click New, File Upload
Click New, Folder Upload
Drag files into the Drive window
How do you create a local OneDrive folder on a Windows 10 PC? - correct answer-A local
OneDrive folder is built in
iCloud - correct answer--Hosted by Apple
-Integrated with iTunes and other Apple services
-iCloud connects you and all your Apple devices and services
-iCloud Drive is the associated cloud storage location
--Page folder-Pages, TXT, and Word
--Numbers folder-Numbers, CSV, and Excel
--Keynote folder-Keynote and Powerpoint
iCloud - correct answer-iCloud for Windows
-Sync your iOS devices with a Windows PC
--many people have both MAC and PC devices; Windows laptop, iPhone, etc
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