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About the Microsoft OneDrive for Business

Microsoft OneDrive for Business is an enterprise-grade cloud storage and file synchronization service that allows organizations and their employees to store, access, share, and collaborate on files from anywhere, on any device. It provides a dedicated personal storage space (typically 1TB per user, with options for unlimited storage in higher-tier plans) for each individual within a Microsoft 365 or SharePoint environment. Key features include robust security with data encryption (in transit and at rest), granular file sharing permissions (internal and external, with expiration dates), real-time co-authoring on Microsoft Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), version history, file restore capabilities, and seamless integration with other Microsoft 365 applications like SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook. OneDrive for Business aims to enhance productivity, facilitate collaboration, ensure data security and compliance, and provide a centralized hub for business-critical documents and files. It also offers features like "Files On-Demand" to save local disk space and "Known Folder Move" for automatic backup of desktop, documents, and pictures folders.