Windows 10 Anniversary Update Bible

CHAPTER 15Working in the Cloud and with Azure

IN THIS CHAPTER

1. Understanding the cloud
2. Accessing OneDrive and Azure files
3. Using OneDrive and Azure

In 2005, Microsoft introduced an online web portal where users could store files, get their e-mail, communicate with other users, and share files. This web portal was known originally as Windows Live, but has been rebranded as Office 365. Chapter 12 discusses it in more detail. In this chapter, however, you learn about working in the cloud with Microsoft OneDrive, an online file sharing and file storage tool. To go to OneDrive using a web browser simply open https://OneDrive.com or https://OneDrive.live.com in your browser.

Microsoft OneDrive provides an area online where you can store and share photos, presentations, and other files. With Windows 10, an app is available to help you manage and add files to OneDrive. This chapter shows you how to use the OneDrive Windows syncing application.

In previous versions of Windows, OneDrive was an app you downloaded and installed. In Windows 10, OneDrive functionality is fully integrated with the operating system and the service appears as a separate drive or device to all applications.

Even if you aren't connected to the Internet, you can use OneDrive locally, use its features to sync your files with the online portal, and share files with other applications that are OneDrive-aware.

Synchronizing files among all your devices is as simple as setting up your devices to support and sign ...