Using Online Storage

The final storage type that must be considered is online storage. Storing data online or in the cloud allows you to dismiss concerns over the exact physical storage methods and focus only on the amount of storage needed, the access methods required, and the data backup assurances of the storage providers. When selecting cloud storage providers for a business storage solution, it is important to choose a vendor with a data backup guarantee. You certainly do not want to store data in the cloud only to have it disappear without the ability to recover it. The primary focus of this section is on Microsoft online storage solutions; however, third-party solutions are also briefly considered.

Microsoft Online Storage Solutions