02-03-2013, 12:51 AM | #1 |
Wizard
Posts: 1,158
Karma: 32196
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Anchorage, AK
Device: Sony Reader PRS-505, PRS-650, PRS-T3, Pocketbook HD2
|
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 Last edited by Amalthia; 02-03-2013 at 01:00 AM. |
02-03-2013, 03:27 AM | #2 |
Wizard
Posts: 1,090
Karma: 6058305
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: UK
Device: Kindle Paperwhite
|
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.
|
Advert | |
|
02-05-2013, 03:22 PM | #3 |
Wizard
Posts: 1,158
Karma: 32196
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Anchorage, AK
Device: Sony Reader PRS-505, PRS-650, PRS-T3, Pocketbook HD2
|
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?
|
02-05-2013, 03:32 PM | #4 |
Wizard
Posts: 1,090
Karma: 6058305
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: UK
Device: Kindle Paperwhite
|
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.
|
02-05-2013, 03:46 PM | #5 |
Grand Sorcerer
Posts: 12,165
Karma: 73448616
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Toronto
Device: Nexus 7, Clara, Touch, Tolino EPOS
|
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. |
Advert | |
|
02-05-2013, 03:56 PM | #6 | |
Wizard
Posts: 1,158
Karma: 32196
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Anchorage, AK
Device: Sony Reader PRS-505, PRS-650, PRS-T3, Pocketbook HD2
|
Quote:
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Calibre Portable and Cloud Storage | library.ian | Related Tools | 3 | 01-14-2013 08:02 PM |
Your rights and cloud storage | Barty | News | 34 | 11-11-2012 09:31 AM |
Cloud Storage | Kumabjorn | General Discussions | 32 | 01-29-2012 02:52 PM |
Cloud Storage | carbonize | General Discussions | 29 | 07-09-2011 02:19 PM |
iPhone Two new iPhone Storage Solutions: Zoomit (SD Card Reader) & Boxnet (Cloud Storage) | kjk | Apple Devices | 0 | 02-09-2010 06:20 PM |