Possible downsides of using cloud storage?

Amalthia · 02-03-2013, 12:51 AM

Hi,

I've been considering moving my Calibre library to either my Dropbox or Box sync folder to make keeping a backup of my library easier, only I'm not sure if this is a good idea?

I was hoping to hear from the community. To find out if anyone has experienced any problems, or if it's been smooth sailing?

It's hard to figure out the pros and cons of this approach.

I'd appreciate any and all advice.

Thanks!
Amalthia

avantman42 · 02-03-2013, 03:27 AM

I've had my library folder in Dropbox for over a year, and it works well. I'd definitely recommend it, as long as you have enough space on Dropbox.

Amalthia · 02-05-2013, 03:22 PM

I have the space.

I think my worry was what happens if Dropbox goes out of business or has to shut down, would users lose access to their files?

avantman42 · 02-05-2013, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Amalthia

I think my worry was what happens if Dropbox goes out of business or has to shut down, would users lose access to their files?

You'd probably lose access to the copy that Dropbox has, but the local copy of your files would remain. I would always recommend having a backup that isn't dependent on a third party. Personally, I have all my important files in Dropbox and backed up to an external USB hard drive.

PeterT · 02-05-2013, 03:46 PM

My approach is to store things as normal on my PC, and then use Allways Sync (or similar tools) to replicate those directories to my local DropBox, and then allow DropBox to do it's magic.

I treat the files in their original locations as masters and only do one way replication via Allways Sync to DropBox, so if ever I *were* to change something in DropBox the change would not propagate back to my PC.

Amalthia · 02-05-2013, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterT

My approach is to store things as normal on my PC, and then use Allways Sync (or similar tools) to replicate those directories to my local DropBox, and then allow DropBox to do it's magic.

I treat the files in their original locations as masters and only do one way replication via Allways Sync to DropBox, so if ever I *were* to change something in DropBox the change would not propagate back to my PC.

At the moment I have my Allways Sync program pointed at the dropbox location as the master copy and my usb as the backup. I may switch that around...

02-03-2013, 12:51 AM	#1
Amalthia Guru Posts: 837 Karma: 1960 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Anchorage, AK Device: Sony Reader PRS-505, PRS-650	Possible downsides of using cloud storage? Hi, I've been considering moving my Calibre library to either my Dropbox or Box sync folder to make keeping a backup of my library easier, only I'm not sure if this is a good idea? I was hoping to hear from the community. To find out if anyone has experienced any problems, or if it's been smooth sailing? It's hard to figure out the pros and cons of this approach. I'd appreciate any and all advice. Thanks! Amalthia __________________ "Yeah, miracle of birth, my ass. I'll tell you what a miracle is, birth control that works." - Colonel Dave Dixon (SG-1 Heroes part 1) "Of all Unicorns she is the only one who knows what regret is and love." -The Last Unicorn "There are no happy endings because nothing ends." -The Last Unicorn Ebook Fan Fiction Archive Last edited by Amalthia; 02-03-2013 at 01:00 AM.

02-03-2013, 03:27 AM	#2
avantman42 Guru Posts: 685 Karma: 2357257 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK Device: Kindle & Nook	I've had my library folder in Dropbox for over a year, and it works well. I'd definitely recommend it, as long as you have enough space on Dropbox. __________________ Russell Phillips Website : Blog : Tools for authors Use this link to get Dropbox, and we'll both get extra space for free: http://db.tt/EsJcGBG

02-05-2013, 03:22 PM	#3
Amalthia Guru Posts: 837 Karma: 1960 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Anchorage, AK Device: Sony Reader PRS-505, PRS-650	I have the space. I think my worry was what happens if Dropbox goes out of business or has to shut down, would users lose access to their files? __________________ "Yeah, miracle of birth, my ass. I'll tell you what a miracle is, birth control that works." - Colonel Dave Dixon (SG-1 Heroes part 1) "Of all Unicorns she is the only one who knows what regret is and love." -The Last Unicorn "There are no happy endings because nothing ends." -The Last Unicorn Ebook Fan Fiction Archive

02-05-2013, 03:46 PM	#5
PeterT Wizard Posts: 4,197 Karma: 31946954 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Wifi (mine); Touch (wife + mine); iTouch (wife)	My approach is to store things as normal on my PC, and then use Allways Sync (or similar tools) to replicate those directories to my local DropBox, and then allow DropBox to do it's magic. I treat the files in their original locations as masters and only do one way replication via Allways Sync to DropBox, so if ever I were to change something in DropBox the change would not propagate back to my PC. __________________ Peter

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