1.11 - CompTIA A+ Core 2

1.11 - Cloud Productivity Tools: Professor Messer

Email systems

• Email systems: Mission-critical cloud email service (primary method of communication. Migrating email servers/systems to the cloud offers better connectivity, faster communication, integrated redundancy/backups, and centralized security services.

• Examples: Outlook (Microsoft Cloud), Gmail (Google Workspace)

Storage

• Storage: Cloud storage allows scalable, near-unlimited storage for organizations. Also allows data/files to be synchronized between different devices.

Sync/folder settings

• Sync/folder settings: Cloud storage services allow users to select which folders can receive cloud synchronization

Collaboration tools

• Collaboration tools: Cloud-based tools that allow you to work with other people in real-time.

Spreadsheets

• Spreadsheets/spreadsheet software: Software that allows editing of documents in which data is arranged in the rows and columns of a table and can be used to perform calculations. Examples: Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets

Video conferencing

• Video conferencing: Software that enables real-time communication between two or more participants in different locations using video and audio over the internet. Used to simulate face-to-face meetings/remote work. Examples: Zoom, Microsoft Teams

Word processing tools

• Word processing tools: Software that allows the creation, formatting, and editing of documents. Examples: Google Docs, Microsoft Word

Instant messaging

• Instant messaging: Software that allows text-based, real-time communication over the internet. Examples: Microsoft Teams, Signal, Telegram.

Identity synchronization

• Identity synchronization: A process that ensures user identity data is consistent across multiple platforms and devices. Examples: Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Active Directory.

Licensing assignment

• Licensing assignment: Allows distribution of digital license keys via the cloud. You can see every license owned for a particular software, and move licenses between users.