For so many modern people who use computer technology every day, times have long passed when there was a need to move the necessary files between home and work, for example, on a USB flash drive. Also, many have forgotten the need to constantly carry a laptop with them, which stores the necessary files. And quite a lot of time has passed since the team work on various projects required the presence of all participants in one room or at least in one city.
Why do we need "clouds"
All of the above examples - this is only a small part of the capabilities that provide their users with technology for storing information in the cloud.
Probably everyone heard about it, and many actively used Yandex.Disk, the features of which are described below. Why not? The volume of Yandex.Disk allows an ordinary user to refuse to use various physical media to transfer data, and most importantly, to save a huge amount of time - the necessary files are available at any time and almost anywhere, but it is important that there is Internet access.
What is cloud storage
To fully understand the principles of operation of the services in question, it is necessary to at least superficially familiarize yourself with the theory.
Today, the “cloud” as a data warehouse is represented by an online storage model that uses the principle of data storage on a large number of servers distributed over the global network. These servers are provided to customers for use by a third party. The main difference between the cloud storage model and the principle of user data storage using dedicated, proprietary servers that are purchased or rented specifically for such tasks is the lack of visibility by the client of the server’s internal structure, as well as their number. Information is stored and also processed in the so-called cloud, which from the point of view of the user is a single, large server. Such solutions have a lot of opportunities, they are safe and in general can be recommended for use by both ordinary users and the corporate segment of clients to solve a wide range of problems.
Yandex.Disk
One of the most popular solutions for storing data in the cloud in our country is Yandex.Disk. This service was created and maintained by a company of recognized worldwide experts from the search giant Yandex, which gives each user the opportunity to be confident in the reliability of the service, the availability of all necessary functions and their excellent operation. The volume of Yandex.Disk, provided to each user for free immediately after registration in the service, is quite large, which further popularizes the storage.
How the work of Yandex.Disk is built
The main principle on which the service is based on performing its functions is the continuous synchronization of user data between different devices, both hardware and software. The amount of memory provided by the Yandex.Disk service can be used by almost any hardware solutions connected to the Internet. These include PCs, laptops, smartphones and tablets. Devices can run on Windows, Linux, Android, iOS of all current versions. In other words, everyone can become a user of the service and receive a free volume of Yandex.Disk for storing personal files. Registration, by the way, is open to everyone today.
How much data can be stored for free
Many do not know how much Yandex.Disk is available to each user. It is worth noting that it is not as small as one might suggest. With the wise use, storage of only important and really necessary information and regular cleaning of the storage from file junk, there is enough space for most standard tasks. Immediately after registration and forever, the user receives as much as 10 Gigabytes of disk space for free use.
How to increase the volume
Of course, every user would like to have at their disposal the maximum amount of Yandex.Disk. How to achieve this? Let's try to figure it out.
It is worth noting that in reality the amount of information that each user operates on a daily basis is constantly growing. Regardless of the purpose of using cloud storage, sooner or later it will fill up, and will cease to fulfill its most important function - to accept new files downloaded by the user. In order for all the features to become available again, you will have to resort to using the service for a fee.
How to increase the volume of Yandex.Disk? Despite the fact that there are some tricks, for example, getting bonus volume for attracting friends, there can be practically one answer to this question - for a “serious” increase in volume, you will have to purchase one of the cloud service packages. There are several packages available today. This is an additional 10, 100 or 1,000 gigabytes of volume. Packages are purchased for one month or a year, but you can configure automatic renewal of use. As for the cost of the service, it is worth noting that it is quite democratic. As a recommendation, thrifty users can be advised to purchase an "annual" package. Compared to monthly payments, it costs about 20% less.
Thus, everyone can choose for themselves the appropriate amount of Yandex.Disk and take advantage of all the benefits of cloud storage.