1.11 - CompTIA A+ Core 2

Email systems

Mission-critical cloud email service that improves connectivity, communication speed, redundancy, backups, and central security.

Examples of email systems

Outlook (Microsoft Cloud) and Gmail (Google Workspace)

Cloud storage

Allows scalable, near-unlimited storage for organizations and synchronization between different devices.

Sync/folder settings

Settings that allow users to select which folders receive cloud synchronization.

Collaboration tools

Cloud-based tools that enable real-time collaboration among users.

Spreadsheets

Software that arranges data in rows and columns and can perform calculations, e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets.

Video conferencing

Software for real-time communication using video and audio over the internet, simulating face-to-face meetings, e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams.

Word processing tools

Software that facilitates the creation, formatting, and editing of documents, e.g., Google Docs, Microsoft Word.

Instant messaging

Software for real-time text-based communication over the internet, e.g., Microsoft Teams, Signal, Telegram.

Identity synchronization

Process ensuring user identity data consistency across platforms and devices, e.g., Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Active Directory.

Licensing assignment

Process that distributes digital license keys via the cloud and tracks licenses owned for software.