OneDrive (Overview)

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OneDrive

Microsoft OneDrive is a cloud storage service that allows users to store, access, and share files across multiple devices. Its main purposes include:

Do not store PI information one one drive, if need use teams or share point and it PI is there it need to be noted that it is there. 

• File sharing: For file sharing at Chaffey use teams or SharePoint, there is not one drive.

• Collaboration: Use Teams or SharePoint. 

• Backup: OneDrive allows users to back up their entire file system.

• Synchronization: OneDrive automatically syncs files when a user goes online, so they don't lose data.

• Integration: OneDrive integrates with other Microsoft products, including Microsoft Office 365 and the Microsoft Office mobile app.

• Security: OneDrive has security measures in place to help protect documents.

• Storage: OneDrive offers a free account with 5 GB of storage, and paid plans are available for more storage.

At Chaffey one dive is for your files, team/share point is for department files, collaboration, file sharing.  

Here are some other things you can do with OneDrive:

  • View sync progress: Click the OneDrive icon in your system tray. 
  • Manage sync settings: Click More in the system tray. 
  • Unlock Personal Vault: Click the OneDrive System Tray icon, select the Gear icon, and then choose Unlock Personal Vault. 
  • Opt out of error reports and usage statistics: Right-click the OneDrive cloud icon in the notification area, select Settings, and then under Privacy, clear the option. 
  • Choose folders to sync: Right-click the white or blue cloud icon in your notification area, and select Settings, then Choose Folders. 

 

Some Microsoft links :

Sync files with OneDrive in Windows: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/sync-files-with-onedrive-in-windows-615391c4-2bd3-4aae-a42a-858262e42a49

 One drive training videos: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/onedrive-video-training-1f608184-b7e6-43ca-8753-2ff679203132

Choose which OneDrive folders to sync to your computer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/choose-which-onedrive-folders-to-sync-to-your-computer-98b8b011-8b94-419b-aa95-a14ff2415e85