Cloud Services Overview

This article explains what is meant when we talk about "the cloud" and provides an overview of common cloud services available at Middlebury with links to related resources.

The Cloud refers to files or services stored elsewhere and accessed via the Internet, as opposed to being stored locally on Middlebury's servers. This approach allows for cost savings due to scale along with convenient accessibility from off-campus.

• All students, faculty, and staff can store files in OneDrive and/or Google Drive cloud storage using their Middlebury account (username@middlebury.edu) and password.
• All students, faculty, and staff have a cloud-hosted Exchange e-mail account.

Office 365 is Microsoft's name for their range of cloud services available at Middlebury, including Hosted Exchange (Outlook Web Access, aka Webmail), OneDrive, Sharepoint, Office Online, etc.

• OneDrive: Microsoft's file storage and sharing service. You can access OneDrive via the Web, get the mobile app from the appropriate App store, or use client software installed on your PC or Mac.
• Visit Microsoft Office 365 Apps - Learning and Resources for training resources and invaluable 2-page quick start guides for each of the individual applications.

Google Workspace is Google's name for their range of cloud services available at Middlebury (formerly known as G Suite or Google Apps), including Google Drive, Google Docs/Sheets/Slides, etc.  (Please note that Gmail is not included in Middlebury's Google Workspace as our email accounts are provided through Microsoft.)

• Google Drive: Google's file storage and sharing service, similar to OneDrive or Dropbox.
  • You can access Google Drive via the Web, get the mobile app from the appropriate App store, or download the Google Drive app for Windows or Mac.
  • The Google Drive for Desktop app is recommended for use with your Middlebury Google account.
  • See our Google Drive notice for more information about Google's products, including feature comparisons.
• Refer to our Middlebury's Google Workspace - Learning and Resources article to learn more about the individual services.