How to Avoid Data Loss with Cloud Services?

To avoid data loss, usually many of us either create data backup or go for online storage services. Photography lovers are in the habit of accessing the pictures instantly. To get a quick access either they maintain hard drive, CD/DVD or any online storage space. Accessing the important data at any time or at any place in the absence of storage drive/CD/DVD, Cloud services is the best service. This service is provided to the users on demand for storing important media files, photos and other resources. 

These online cloud services have been proven a boon for a business too. It includes online data storage and backup solutions, data base processing, organised technical support, web-based E-mail services and lot more. To avail these easy to use and scalable services to the users, service provider companies provide the hardware and software specifications to its users for meeting the requirements perfectly. On the other hand, cloud service provider companies don’t maintain any separate resource or any IT staff to manage these services at their end.

How to avoid data loss

These cloud services are free to use upto some extent (like Gmail Outlook etc.). Few unique premium features are paid. Now, the question arises, who should use these services and who are the service providers.

Need of Cloud Services

In this digitized world, fast Internet connection is available to us. Instead of carrying important documents everywhere with you, it is good to store at one place and access those online at any time or any place with the cooperation of a fast Internet connection.

• Moreover, there will be no fear of losing the data in office or in train.

• No need to spend lots of money to data storage center for keeping your data safe.

• By spending a little amount like ($0.99), you can keep an eye at your valuable files.

• Rather copying favourite music and movies to external drives or burning to CD, you can access those online with in few seconds.

• If you are a businessman, make useful data available to customers quickly at any place in the world with minimal cost.

There are many cloud service providers who provide space (like 2GB, 10 GB, and 20 GB) to users for storing their precious data online for the sake of security and stability free. Lets discuss few provider organizations.

iCloud

Apple users can enjoy iCloud services for storing data, music, photos and other resources online from their Mac, iMac, iPod, iPhone etc. Sign-In to iCloud account with an Apple ID and get free space online upto 5GB. Soon Windows users will be able to install a utility to open iCloud and iCloud drive to their PC and download photos, files and videos. Apple will be able to provide an option an drag and drop files to sync and simultaneous multi-app editing feature to its users.

Dropbox

Dropbox offers the same online data storage services and installs a utility to sync files inside the Dropbox folder on any computer drive. It means Dropbox supports every major platform, including Windows, OS X, iOS, Android and Windows Phone. Installed utility allows downloading and uploading the files automatically. Moreover, Dropbox is good at syncing photos from your camera, phone or tablet with ‘Dropbox Camera Upload’ feature.

Google Drive

In today’s scenario, everybody is aware about Google and its vigilant services. Google cloud services offer the same online storage to avoid Mac data loss with simple sharing. It has the same functionality like other cloud service providers. Free ‘Google Drive’ app avails drag and drop facility for syncing files along with the goodness of working offline in the absence of Internet connection. It works well with other apps like Google+ and Picasa. One good thing about Google Drive is to allow Android devices to scan files for converting them into PDFs.

Conclusion

All cloud service providers are good in their own. Nowadays, Google drive (Gmail) is popular. On the other hand, Dropbox is the simplest data storage service. Depending on the requirements, a user can choose any one service for creating and sharing documents and photos.