microsoft onedrive for business review 2016

Office files always save to the locally synced file first If the file is synced to the device, the synced file opens first. Due to the partnership between OneDrive and Office, it doesn't matter if the file was opened from Recent Files, File Explorer, clicking a URL, etc. This allows you to open under any network conditions without waiting and is a big advantage over other sync and share services. Office opens the locally synced file immediately, and if there are any changes on the server, Office will download those asynchronously. If a document is synced to your machine, Office will never wait to open the server copy. Office files always open from the locally synced file first

Here's a summary of how the latest OneDrive sync works differently from both competitors and from our previous sync client (groove.exe): We've now delivered a new integration which combines the rock-solid performance and reliability of OneDrive with the advanced collaboration features of Office 2016.

With the release of the latest OneDrive sync client (which we refer to as the Next Gen Sync Client or NGSC, we saw an opportunity make the Office sync experience better than ever. This integration was powered by the previous generation OneDrive for Business sync client (groove.exe), and we've been working hard to fix issues and improve reliability so the experience is as smooth as possible. For years, you have been able to sync your OneDrive (and SharePoint) documents to your PC, which lets you work on the go while still being able to collaborate with others in Office.

Microsoft onedrive for business review 2016