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- Save files directly to and open files directly from OneDrive for Business. In this case the files are not saved on your local device, so you are using OneDrive as "extra" storage. This is particularity useful for mobile devices with limited storage, or shared computers. As the files are stored in a remote location, you will need an internet connection, and saving and opening files can be slow. This method can be used with a web browser or with Office 2013 / 2016. See Saving Directly to OneDrive for Business
- Sync files between multiple computers using the OneDrive client. In this case the files are saved to your local drive, then automatically synced with OneDrive for Business. Since the files are stored locally in your OneDrive folder, you will need sufficient space on your device, but saving and opening files will be much quicker as they are on your devices. This is very similar to services such as Dropbox or Google Drive.
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