Lesson 2 Flashcards
(59 cards)
Dropbox Basic
Dropbox Basic
* Free
* Single user
* Up to 2 GB free storage
* Includes computer backup
* Does not include Smart Sync (offered in fee-based plans)
Google Drive Storage
- Google account includes 15 GB free online storage for:
- Google Drive
- Gmail
- Google Photos
- Google Drive maximum file size is 5 TB
- All data types count against storage limit
- Google Photos Storage Saver format
- Image resolution 16 megapixels or less.
- Videos must be 1080p or lower.
- Images or formats exceeding limit are compressed.
- Shared files only count against the owner’s limit.
How to share Dropbox files and folders
To share a file or folder
* Select the file or folder.
* Select Share.
* Share with other Dropbox members.
* Assign permissions.
* Can Edit
* Can View
* Select Copy Link.
* Send to anyone
* Can View permission only
* Select More for additional options.
Transitioning from Backup and Sync to Google Drive Desktop App
- Backup and Sync
- Phased out
- Stored user’s My Drive files on local computer.
- Backed up and synced to the cloud.
- Google Drive for Desktop app is current.
- Streams all files and folders from the cloud.
- Transition to this app completed in fall of 2021.
Sharing with other Google subscribers
- Sharing on the Web
1. Open Google Drive in a browser.
2. Select a file or folder to share.
3. Click or tap the Share button.
4. Enter email address of one or more people.
5. Click the down arrow to select permission. - Viewer can only view.
- Commenter can add comments.
- Editor can edit.
- Owner has full control.
6. Select Notify people to send a message.
How to link share with Google Drive
Select Anyone with the Link.
1. Anyone with the link can open.
2. Assign permission to the link.
Select the Restricted option for a link.
1. Only persons added can open.
2. Viewer permission only.
Private Cloud
A private cloud is an intranet owned or managed for the benefit of a single organization and offers a variety of services to members or employees.
Hosted by a service provider that charges based on the number of users and services used.
(ex. Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, IBM Cloud, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud)
Public Cloud
Hosting of a variety of free and/or fee based services over the internet available to anyone who enrolls in the service.
Dropbox Plus
Allows 2 TB per user
allows smart-sync
comes with everything else in Dropbox Basic
Dropbox Family
Allows 2 TB between users with up to 5 users allowed.
allows smart-sync
comes with everything else in Dropbox basic
Storage Saver (google drive)
Name for google photos format
resolution of images must be 16 megapixels or less and videos must be 1080p or lower
any picture or video above this will be compressed when synced to the original device that uploaded them
Backup and Sync (google)
Backup and Sync syncs Drive content locally on your computer
Google Drive for desktop
Google Drive streams all files and folders from the cloud
Yes or No.. Use files in my Drive (Backup and Sync)
yes
Yes or no.. Use files in my Drive (Google Drive for desktop)
yes
Yes or no.. Use files in shared drive (Backup and Sync)
no
Yes or no.. Use files in shared drive (Google Drive for desktop)
yes
Yes or no.. Sync only selected folders in my drive* (Backup and Sync)
yes
Yes or no.. Sync only selected folders in my drive* (Google Drive for desktop)
yes
Yes or no.. Sync only individual files in my drive* (Backup and Sync)
no
Yes or no.. See who’s editing with real-time presence in Microsoft Office (Google Drive for desktop)
yes
Yes or no.. Integrates Microsoft Outlook, Meet scheduling (Google Drive for desktop)
yes
Yes or no.. Sync other folders like Documents or Desktop (Google Drive for desktop)
no
Yes or no.. Use native apps like Microsoft Office and Photoshop (Google Drive for desktop)
yes
