What is OneDrive?
OneDrive for Business is each user’s personal cloud storage in Microsoft 365, synchronising files between devices and the cloud with version history and ransomware recovery. Known Folder Move backs up Desktop and Documents automatically, protecting work that never used to leave the laptop.
Why OneDrive matters for Australian businesses
Cloud computing has become the backbone of modern business IT, offering flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency that on-premises infrastructure cannot match. For Australian businesses, understanding cloud terminology helps you make informed decisions about which services to adopt and how to optimise your cloud spend.
For small and medium businesses in particular, OneDrive can make a real difference in maintaining a secure, efficient, and resilient IT environment. Whether you are reviewing your current setup or planning improvements, understanding the role of OneDrive in your broader IT strategy will help you have more informed conversations with your IT provider and make better decisions for your business.
Related terms
SharePoint • Microsoft 365 • Cloud Storage
How All IT Services can help
At All IT Services, we help businesses across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and regional NSW implement and manage OneDrive as part of our comprehensive cloud and Microsoft 365 solutions. If you have questions about how this fits into your IT strategy, contact our team for a no-obligation consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between OneDrive and SharePoint?
OneDrive is personal working storage per user; SharePoint holds shared team and company files. Together they replace home drives and file servers respectively.
Does OneDrive protect against ransomware?
It helps significantly — version history and the Files Restore feature can roll your library back to a point before infection, recovering encrypted files.
Should staff save everything to OneDrive?
Personal working files, yes — via Known Folder Move it happens automatically. Shared documents belong in SharePoint or Teams so the business, not the individual, owns them.