Why and when should you use OneDrive for Business? 

To answer these two questions, let’s first talk about what it is...

OneDrive is the Microsoft cloud service that connects you to all your files. It lets you store and protect your files, share them with others, and get to them from anywhere on all your devices.

Tip: Remember to back up your files and folders using OneDrive. If your hard drive crashes or your laptop dies, you can restore your files from OneDrive and save yourself some much undesired frustration.

All files that you store in OneDrive for Business are private unless you decide to share them. You can share files and folders with co-workers so you can collaborate on projects.

Tip: When you send email from Outlook Web App, you can attach a OneDrive for Business file as a link, instead of sending an attachment. When you attach a file as a link, you automatically give the people you send the message to permission to edit the file. Plus, you save space in everyone's mailbox and encourage people to edit the same copy in OneDrive for Business.

Tip: When naming files for use with OneDrive for Business, please make sure it does not begin or end with a space, end with a period, or include any of these characters: / \ * < > ? : | # & + %