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C036 ICC Practical 5

Dropbox is a cloud storage service that allows users to store files on remote servers and share files in a synchronized format. It provides online storage that can be accessed from any internet-connected device. Files are automatically synced and updated across all shared devices. Some key advantages of Dropbox include security through encryption of files in transit and on servers, mobility through access from any device, file sharing and collaboration capabilities, and use as a backup solution by dragging files to the Dropbox folder.

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C036 ICC Practical 5

Dropbox is a cloud storage service that allows users to store files on remote servers and share files in a synchronized format. It provides online storage that can be accessed from any internet-connected device. Files are automatically synced and updated across all shared devices. Some key advantages of Dropbox include security through encryption of files in transit and on servers, mobility through access from any device, file sharing and collaboration capabilities, and use as a backup solution by dragging files to the Dropbox folder.

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Practical No.

5
Aditya Agrawal
C036
70472018044
AIM: STUDY AND USE ANY SAAS (SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE)

Dropbox as SaaS
Software as a service (SaaS) is a software distribution model in which a cloud
provider hosts applications and makes them available to end users over the
internet. In this model, an independent software vendor (ISV) may contract a
third-party cloud provider to host the application.
Dropbox is cloud storage service that enables users to store files on remote cloud
servers and the ability to share files within a synchronized format.
Dropbox provides an online storage solution powered by cloud computing service
model of infrastructure as a service (IaaS). Dropbox users are provided by an
online storage space hosted on Dropbox accessible anywhere via the Internet.
The storage space provides storage for virtually any kind of fie type from
documents, images, videos etc.
Dropbox works by installing an application on client system, which immediately
uploads the data to their own cloud storage servers. The uploaded data can be
accessed from the installed application or through an online control panel.
Dropbox file sharing works in cohesion with file synchronization which keeps the
file routinely updated across all shared nodes even if it’s shared among many
people, therefore every single recipient will always receive the latest version of
the file. The Dropbox service is an example of a storage-as-a-service business
model.
Advantages:
Security
Dropbox is an ideal platform for backing up information. This means that if your
computer crashes or you lose your smartphone, you can easily use Dropbox to
access all the files that were in them. This cloud storage encrypts your files in
transit (when they are moving from your device to the cloud storage service and
back), and the stored ones. These ones are encrypted with the Advanced
Encryption Standard (AES) 256-bit protocol.

Mobility
By using Dropbox, you can have access to your files anywhere. If you install the
Dropbox app on your iOS or Android device, you can access and work on files
from your phone or tablet. If you do not have your device with you, you can still
log into Dropbox from any device with internet connection.

File sharing and collaboration


If you need to share files with colleagues or stakeholders, Dropbox makes it easy.
If your collaborators have a Dropbox account, they can download and work on
files with you. You can password protect your files so only users who are
supposed to have access to the files can work on them.

Backup
Once you have downloaded the Dropbox app on your computer, simply drag and
drop the files you would like to back up into the Dropbox folder on your desktop.
You can also choose which files you share publicly; otherwise, only authorized
users can view your files.

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