This document provides an overview of Microsoft SkyDrive cloud storage. It discusses what SkyDrive is, how it works, its architecture, advantages and disadvantages. SkyDrive allows users to store and access files from any device with internet access. It provides benefits such as unlimited storage, easy sharing and collaboration, device independence, and remote access. However, it also requires a constant internet connection to work and stored data may not be fully secure.

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2. Contents
Introduction
What is Sky Drive
Architecture of SkyDrive
How Sky Drive works
Need of Sky Drive
Hardware and Software
Advantages
Disadvantages
Some Pitchers Related With Skydrive
Conclusion

3. Introduction
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Data Storing technologies

4. what is Sky Drive?
Main Aim
Definition
The term SkyDrive refers to a Network or Internet. In other words, we can say that SkyDrive is
something, which is present at remote location. SkyDrive can provide services over public and p
rivate
networks, i.e., WAN, LAN or VPN(virtual private network).
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Microsoft account holders can store any type of data in the SkyDrive, provided the uploaded data i
s compliant with the SkyDrive terms and conditions, and usage policies.

5. Architecture of Sky Drive

6. How it works?

7. Need of Sky Drive
Everyone wants to work smarter, and SkyDrive helps users and organizations
do so in two ways: file sharing and access. It takes only a few clicks to share a
nd access files using a number of compatible devices and from almost any geo
graphical location.
1: Ease of use 2: Few requirements
3: Quick setup 4: SkyDrive Desktop
5: One-click access 6: Easy file access
7: Plenty of room 8: Lightweight apps
9: Simultaneous sharing 10: Tight security
11: Third-party add-ons 12: Remote access

8. Hardware and Software

9. Advantages of Skydrive
1.Lower computer costs 2. Reduced software costs
3. Unlimited storage capacity 4. Universal document access
5. Easier group collaboration 6.Improved performance
7.Instant software updates 8.Increased data reliability
9.Latest version availability 10.Device independence

10. Disadvantages of Skydrive
Requires a constant Internet connection
Does not work well with low-speed connections
Features might be limited
Can be slow
Stored data might not be secure
Stored data can be lost

11. SkyDrive's Server Farms
•All data files and folders that you store at the SkyDrive cluster of data farms will b
e stored in two locations for redundancy.

13. Desktop Look Of SkyDrive

14. Inner Look Of SkyDrive

15. Conclusion
Although Cloud computing can be seen as a new phenomenon which is set to re
volutionize the way we use the Internet, there is much to be cautious about. There
are many new technologies emerging at a rapid rate, each with technological ad
vancements and with the potential of making human’s lives easier. However, one
must be very careful to understand the security risks and challenges posed in uti
lizing these technologies. Cloud computing is no exception. In this PPT key securi
ty considerations and challenges which are currently faced in the Cloud computin
g are highlighted. Cloud computing has the potential to become a frontrunner in
promoting a secure, virtual and economically viable IT solution in the future.

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