Alternative Solution after Sync Option is disabled

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Dear All,Sync option is great solution however&nbsp;the obvious drawback is that it will sync the&nbsp;entire&nbsp;document library which could be gigs of data (Generate the copies of document locally).The management doesn't want the staff to copy another set of document in local computer especially non-company computer.that's why we decide to disable the sync option.Another challenge is how the end user to edit or save the document to SharePoint in terms of better user experience? Mostly users don't want to open the web browser frequently if possible to update the document.Any recommendations?Thanks.&nbsp;Rgrds,VTEC&nbsp;

myles jeffery · Answer

Hi WeeTeckTan&nbsp;yes you will need to add certain domains to IE trusted sites. If you use Zee Drive you will not need to add any domains to trusted sites as Zee Drive does not use IE for authentication.&nbsp;Myles

jcgonzalezmartin · Answer

My 2 cents here:(1) With Files OnDemand you have not to worry about your usesrs synchronizing a lot information coming from SPO Document Libraries(2) To avoid your employees make incorrect use of your corporate documents, there are some advances features in Office 365 that can help you. Take a look at features such as IRM, Azure Information Protection and others(3) Document editing from SPO sites: I think you need just to teach your users about how to save documents in SPO and open them from there

brad warrender · Answer

Remember, Files OnDemand doesn't work with Windows 7, it syncs everything from the user's OneDrive.

jcgonzalezmartin · Answer

I know and I suggested that assuming Windows 10 is in place...but it's better to see what Wee Teck Tan  can sahy here...

weetecktan · Answer

Thanks for your suggestion,&nbsp;jcgonzalezmartin&nbsp;and&nbsp;Brad Warrender.&nbsp;(1) With Files OnDemand you have not to worry about your usesrs synchronizing a lot information coming from SPO Document Libraries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Currently users mostly use windows 7 instead of using windows 10. Files OnDemand may not suit to be introduced to the users.(2) To avoid your employees make incorrect use of your corporate documents, there are some advances features in Office 365 that can help you. Take a look at features such as IRM, Azure Information Protection and othersWe are still seeking on AIP solution and taking time to process and coming out the policies. For this moment, we have to disable the sync option until DLP is in place (may wait until mid of 2019).(3) Document editing from SPO sites: I think you need just to teach your users about how to save documents in SPO and open them from thereThe only way is educating the users to open through web browser or using ms office and save as to SharePoint sites. The users may raise the concern in terms of user experience as they are familiar with the shared folder styles or oneDrive sync to local.

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Alternative Solution after Sync Option is disabled

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