The Cloud Storage
For some computer owners, finding enough storage space is a real challenge. Others prefer external storage devices like thumb drives or compact discs. But some are choosing to rely on a growing trend: cloud storage. It refers to saving data to an off-site storage system maintained by a third party.
A cloud storage system needs just one data server connected to the Internet. A client (e.g., a computer user subscribing to a cloud storage service) sends copies of files over the Internet to the data server, which then records the information. When the client wishes to retrieve the information, he or she accesses the data server through a Web-based interface. The server then either sends the files back to the client or allows the client to access and manipulate the files on the server itself.
HOW THE CLOUD STORAGE WORKS?
Apple iCloud
Apple recently announced their iCloud service, which will disrupt the Web services market, and change the way our PCs, Macs, tablets, and smartphones share data and interact with the Web.
iCloud is Apple’s new web-based storage service, which is seamlessly integrated into both iOS5 (to be released later this year) and a myriad of other applications, including applications from third-party developers. This service will allow you to synchronize your entire iTunes music collection, your photo collection from iPhoto, your documents from iWork, and productivity apps including iCal and Mail.app with all of your compatible devices.
Apple has built iCloud functionality directly into many of their apps and iOS5. When you take a photo from your iPhone, it can automatically synchronize with iCloud, and be pushed to your iPad and Mac. You can stop worrying about keeping all of your devices in sync once they are all linked to your iCloud account.
Once you connect your device to the internet via a wired or Wi-Fi connection, all of your files will be automatically synchronized. The Backup feature allows you to store your personal data, along with music apps and books purchased from iTunes. You can restore all of your data directly to your device from iCloud, or move it to any new devices you buy.
So there's you have it, the all new iCloud by Apple Inc. Yet still to be able to use this technology you need to get yourself at least one of the gadget from Apple. It doesn't matter which one that you get, the Ipad, the Iphone, the MacBook, or even the Ipod, whichever it is, the iCloud is there for your disposal. So might as well get yourself the latest Iphone 5 and experience yourself the power of Apple iCloud's.
