Despite riding on the success of Office 365 and enjoying a more than 10-year run, SharePoint is still subject to a wealth of misconceptions. OneDrive For Business too, fresh off a recent upgrade to give most users unparalleled free data storage, has its share of false criticism.
While implementation of SharePoint requires a governance plan, training, and possible expert installation, the actual interface is very intuitive for users. In fact, SharePoint is designed for use throughout businesses. Once installed, users can log in and begin using the system immediately like they would any data management tool.
On the other hand, SharePoint does need some administrative management and monitoring to run efficiently. Cloud resources unquestionably reduce cost and resources involved in maintaining system infrastructures and hardware. But resource management needs can sometimes increase with a more efficient system. Better access to to files externally potentially increases the need for security, which can result in more management requirements.
OneDrive For Business doesn't have a wealth of features, and it doesn't require integration with the normal OneDrive account. Older versions of SharePoint used a clunky file sharing interface that limited file sharing to internal devices. OneDrive For Business uses a clean interface with filters to help keep documents and files organized, even when users are not.
While many businesses are adopting the cloud to help cut down on administrative expenses, there is no danger of slow service because of a rush of new users. In fact, most cloud adopters still use a hybrid environment, with some tools like email and SharePoint in the cloud and others in-house. The flexibility of Microsoft cloud applications is in their implementation. Most businesses can find some way to save money with cloud services.
OneDrive shares resources with SharePoint, and is even managed through the SharePoint Administration Portal, but it still is a different tool created for a different purpose. Understanding the misconceptions behind each product is important to their best implementation.