OneDrive Deep Dive
What You'll Learn in OneDrive Deep Dive
Course Length
Learning Objectives
- Understand how OneDrive fits into the Microsoft 365 ecosystem
- Navigate and organize files and folders in OneDrive
- Create, upload, move, and manage files and folders
- Share files and folders securely with others
- Manage permissions and access to shared content
- Collaborate on documents in real time
- Use version history to recover previous versions of files
- Recover deleted files from the Recycle Bin
- Use advanced OneDrive views to find information quickly
- Collect files using File Requests
- Understand how OneDrive integrates with Teams and SharePoint
- Determine when to use OneDrive, Teams, or SharePoint
Target Student
This course is for individuals who are new to OneDrive or who want to improve their understanding of how to organize, share, manage, and collaborate on files in a Microsoft 365 environment.
Course Outline
OneDrive is Microsoft's cloud storage platform and serves as the foundation for file management throughout Microsoft 365. Whether you're working alone, collaborating with colleagues, or sharing information across departments, understanding OneDrive is essential to working efficiently in today's cloud-based workplace.
In this course, you will learn how to organize and manage files, securely share information, collaborate in real time, recover previous versions of documents, and understand how OneDrive connects with Teams and SharePoint. You will also learn practical guidelines for choosing the right storage location for different business scenarios.
Section 1: Understanding OneDrive and Microsoft 365
Introduction to Cloud Storage
Understanding OneDrive
Desktop Applications vs. Web Applications
How OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint Work Together
Accessing OneDrive
OneDrive Interface Overview
Section 2: Working with Files and Folders
Understanding the Home and My Files Views
Creating Folders
Changing Folder Colours
Uploading Files and Folders
Creating New Documents
Opening Files in Web and Desktop Applications
Renaming Files
Moving Files Between Locations
File Management Basics
Sorting and Viewing Files
Section 3: Sharing and Permissions
Introduction to Sharing
Sharing Files vs. Sending Attachments
Sharing Files and Folders
Understanding Permission Levels
Sharing with Specific People
Sharing with Your Organization
Creating and Managing Sharing Links
Changing Access Permissions
Removing Access
Stopping Sharing
Managing Shared Files
Section 4: Collaborating with Others
Introduction to Real-Time Collaboration
Working Simultaneously in Documents
Viewing Active Editors
Comments and @Mentions
Track Changes
Working with Shared Files
Files Shared with You
Best Practices for Collaboration
Section 5: Version History and File Recovery
Understanding Version History
Viewing Previous Versions
Restoring Earlier Versions
Version History in OneDrive
Version History in Microsoft 365 Applications
Version History in Desktop Applications
Recovering Deleted Files
Understanding the Recycle Bin
Section 6: Finding Information Faster
Using Favorites
Understanding the Shared View
Working with People View
Working with Meetings View
Working with Media View
Using Quick Access
Creating Shortcuts
Organizing Frequently Used Content
Section 7: Advanced OneDrive Features
Using File Requests
Collecting Files from Others
Syncing OneDrive to Your Computer
Accessing OneDrive from Outlook
Accessing OneDrive from Teams
Understanding Teams File Storage
Uploading Files vs. Sharing Links
Section 8: OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint Best Practices
When to Use OneDrive
When to Use Teams
When to Use SharePoint
Understanding Ownership and Collaboration
Managing Team Content
Managing Long-Term Business Content
Using the OneDrive Decision Framework
Building a Practical File Storage Strategy
OneDrive Deep Dive
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Customized to meet your unique needs
We can customize your training to fit your exact needs, whether it's making small adjustments or creating entirely new courses. From setting specific objectives and including your own files to addressing unique challenges, we're here to help. We can even tailor the training to align more closely with how you work and to fit perfectly into your schedule. Our goal is to provide training that's as unique as your goals.
Use your own files instead of our exercise files
You can opt to use your working files in your private training sessions (instead of our standard exercise files). This allows you to see how the lessons apply directly to your day-to-day role and get work done while you train—a true win-win!
Access to your recorded session for 60 days
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