About Cloud or Online Storage

Do you want to access your data from anywhere with the use of Internet..?

Are you worried about loosing your data due to system crash or corrupt hard drive..?

No worries!! Here is the resolution for the above issues.. There is a new technology called "Cloud storage or Online storage".. Now, you might be wondering what is "Cloud and Online storage"..? So, below is the definition or the meaning of the same:

For a Home User: Cloud/Online storage is something where the data is stored online i.e. on online servers. So, with the help of this technology you can access your data across the world with ease.. However, you need to have internet connection or your device should be connected to internet in order to access the data..

For Companies: Cloud storage is a service model in which data is maintained, managed and backed up remotely and made available to users over a network (typically the Internet)"

There are four main cloud storage models, which are as follows:

1. Public cloud storage services, such as Amazon's Simple Storage Service (S3), provide a multi-tenant storage environment that’s most suitable for unstructured data.
2. Private cloud storage services provide a dedicated environment protected behind an organization’s firewall. Private clouds are appropriate for users who need customization and more control over their data.
3. Hybrid cloud storage is a combination of the other two models that includes at least one private cloud and one public cloud infrastructure. An organization might, for example, store actively used and structured data in a private cloud and unstructured and archival data in a public cloud.
4. Community cloud storage implies an infrastructure that is shared between organizations, usually with the shared data and data management concerns. For example, a community storage cloud can belong to a government of a single country. Community clouds can be located both on and off the premises.

The following are the companies and the email providers who provides the free and also the paid storage:

1. Microsoft SkyDrive - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/skydrive/download
2. Google Drive - http://www.google.com/drive/about.html
3. Apple iCloud - http://www.apple.com/icloud/
4. Drop Box - https://www.dropbox.com/tour
5. Box.Net - https://www.box.com/ and many more..

The above are some of the famous online storage service providers or companies..

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