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Learn how to plan, transition, and use Cloud technology to increase your productivity without fear of being washed out! This presentation was originally performed at the Mid-Atlantic Technical Communication Conference - STC Philadelphia Metropolitan Chapter in Willows Grove, PA on March 22, 2014.
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Seeking Sunshinein Cloud Technology
@RogerRenteria
Mid-Atlantic Technical Communication ConferenceSociety for Technical CommunicationPhiladelphia Metropolitan ChapterMarch 22, 2014
About
• Roger Renteria• Bachelor of Science,
Technical Communication• New Mexico Tech
Overview
• Brief cloud history– From Mainframes to Data Centers
• What we use– Programs, Services, Apps
• Plan for transition– Add the cloud element
• Avoid the washout– Ride out the storms
Business As Usual?
• “…with everything I have to learn, I don’t know whether I’ll ever grasp all that I need to know.”
Origins
Flickr / scriptingnews
Punch Cards Photo / NASA
Flickr / ajmexico
Data Centers
Flickr / schluesselbein
Plan to Soar
Flickr / nasahqphoto
Where do I start?
• Search for cloud technologies that are out in the wild
• Does it add or replace some of my tools?• SOS: Who can help me?• Can I afford to change?• Will this cost me more or less money?• Is this worth my time and effort?
What tools are out there?
• Storage and Physical Replacements• Collaboration and Productivity• Remote Printing• Writing and Research• General Internet Tools
TechComm toolkit
• We can install cloud tools on our computers
Boxbox.com
DropBoxdropbox.com
Google Voicevoice.google.com
Evernoteevernote.com
OneDriveonedrive.live.com
Office Onlineoffice.live.com
Pandorapandora.com
Google Hangoutshangouts.google.com
Google Drivedrive.google.com
Making the Move
• Gradual?– Preferred.– Start out slowly, like you would normally.– Make use of the free trials and free service!
• Instant?– Not recommended!– If you feel comfortable.– It may not be the tool you want to stick with forever.
• Never?– If we don't soar into the clouds, we risk getting behind in our
profession.
What works? What doesn’t?
• Cost– free vs. fee
• Time and energy– convenience vs. motivation
• Testing or experimenting– Were the changes a significant benefit?– Were you able to easily learn new software?– Were the nifty features helpful for you?
Cloud Printing
Tale of Two
Printers
Flickr / mark_gilmour
Up In The Clouds
Flickr / alifetale
Actual TechComm Cloud Use
• Remote shared drive for MadCap Flare• Develop documentation with Google Docs and
Markdown• Full computer backup• Video conferencing and chat• Purchasing software as a service (SaaS)• Printing remotely
Ride the Storms
Avoid Cutting It Close
• Data portability or extractability• Password recovery• Data recovery• Security and accessibility• Accept the risks sometimes
Future Clouds
Flickr / oceanflynn
Contact: roger.renteria@gmail.comWebsite: http://writetechie.comTwitter: @RogerRenteria
Seeking Sunshinein Cloud TechnologyMid-Atlantic Technical Communication ConferenceSociety for Technical CommunicationPhiladelphia Metropolitan ChapterMarch 22, 2014
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