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Cloud Computing and Genealogy

Cloud Computing and Genealogy. TMG User Group 12 May 2012 Ben Franklin. Definition. Delivery of data and computing as a service. You’ve used cloud computing: If you’ve ever uploaded your research to a service like World Tree or Ancestry Family Tree, If you’ve used GoogleDocs

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Cloud Computing and Genealogy

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  1. Cloud Computing and Genealogy TMG User Group12 May 2012 Ben Franklin

  2. Definition • Delivery of data and computing as a service. • You’ve used cloud computing: • If you’ve ever uploaded your research to a service like World Tree or Ancestry Family Tree, • If you’ve used GoogleDocs • If you’ve accessed your email via a web browser

  3. Common Applications • Storage • File Sharing • Synchronization • Backups

  4. File Sharing • There are many to choose from: • Most have a model of a small amount of free space, with larger amounts available for a fee. • Sizes range from 2G to 7Gb for free. • Two Biggest Issues: • Security • Longevity • LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keeps stuff safe)

  5. Links • http://blog.eogn.com/eastmans_online_genealogy/2012/05/do-i-trust-the-cloud.html • http://www.crn.com/slide-shows/cloud/232901182/10-free-cloud-storage-options.htm?pgno=1 • http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/skydrive/compare

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