Mapping the Cloud Locally

Focus: Connect on-premise and remote storage like a real hybrid environment.

Key Notes

• Hybrid Cloud Model: part local (on-prem), part remote (public cloud).
• Mapped Drive / Network Share: creates a shortcut to a remote folder using SMB or NFS.
• File Sync Services: Google Drive for Desktop, OneDrive, Dropbox — mirror or stream data between endpoints.
• Authentication Flow:
  1. User signs in → token generated.
  2. Token = temporary key to access remote storage.
  3. Data syncs automatically in the background.

Demo Plan

• Map a Google Drive or shared folder as a local drive.
• Upload a file locally → observe sync delay.
• Unplug network → edit file → reconnect → conflict resolution.

Discussion

What differences do you notice between local and cloud file versions?

Why does token-based authentication expire automatically?