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A green check mark should appear once the file has been successfully uploaded.

A sync icon should appear while the file is syncing to the server.

Open the Google Drive folder and drag and drop any files you would like backed up to Google Drive.

When the installation finishes, you should see the Google Drive icon in the taskbar at the bottom right corner of the screen.

Verify your login information at the BU login screen.

Sign into Google drive using your BU email address.Run the installation file from the download directory.See this Google page for a feature comparison Google Drive for desktop *Both allow for folders/files to be used in Offline mode. Google Drive for desktop – Appears as a network drive and it downloads files as they are used saving space on your computer.Google Backup and Sync – Allows syncing of folders outside of the Google Drive folder.Google now offers two different Google Drive applications, both of which are available to BU faculty, students, and staff. Great alternative to Crashplan for BU Faculty/Staff as you can access your files anywhere where there is an internet connection.Offers storage space with your BU account.BU Google Drive is InfoSec approved to store confidential information.Faculty/Staff do not have access by default, but can request access.Want to add cloud-based storage into that? You can backup 2-10 computers for a mere $10 a month with unlimited storage-it’s an outrageous bargain compared to other cloud-based storage solutions.BU Google Drive as a great tool to backup your data, and is available for faculty, students, and staff. If you simply use the CrashPlan software without a CrashPlan account you can backup your data to a secondary drive on your computer, another computer on your home network, and to your friend’s/brother’s/mom’s computer all for free-don’t worry the data is encrypted via the Blowfish algorithm. Folder backup (backup to secondary or external hard drive).Local network backup (backup to home server or NAS unit).

Remote storage (friend-to-friend backups).Cloud-based storage (for pay, but very reasonably priced).Instead of limiting you to simple cloud-based storage, CrashPlan offers a multi-tier backup strategy that includes the following: CrashPlan is like Mozy/Carbonite on steroids. You install an application on your computer, buy an account with the cloud-based backup provider, and then it uploads your files for safe keeping. What is CrashPlan? You’re likely familiar with online backup services like Mozy and Carbonite.