Module 4: SaaS in Action & Document Sharing
Use Google cloud applications as a working example of SaaS, and share documents with the right people at the right permission level.
What You'll Learn
- Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides as a concrete example of the SaaS model
- How continuous saving and version history change your working habits
- Permission levels, and choosing the least privilege that does the job
- How to audit and revoke access when it is no longer needed
Real-World Scenario
Eighteen months ago someone at Lakeside shared a folder as 'anyone with the link can edit' so a temporary contractor could deliver a file. The contractor left a year ago, the link still works, it has been forwarded twice, and the folder now contains staff records nobody considered when the link was created.
Lessons
Complete each lesson in order. Watch the video, review the notes, and finish the challenge.
SaaS in Action: Google Cloud Applications
Use Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides as a working example of software as a service, and understand what changes when the application lives in a browser.
Document Creation and Sharing
Share cloud documents with the right people at the right permission level, and manage access over the life of a file.