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

Quote:

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 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.

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avantman42 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.

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Amalthia 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, 03:46 PM	#5
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,160 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.