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When using non-university services the university can't guarantee the security of the data, so it is best to keep data that is related to university on the services that is provided by the university.
Microsoft OneDrive
Storage size is 1 TB per user. OneDrive is the main cloud service for data storage.
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1. | Configuration on a computer/smart device | |
2. | Compatibility with other applications | OneDrive is compatible with O365 programs (Teams, Sharepoint, Outlook etc.) |
Nextcloud
Storage per user is 50 GB. This is old cloud service and IT department doesn't recommend it.
If you run out of space it is best to start using OneDrive.
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1. | Configuration on a computer |
Network drives
IT department recommends not use network drives and start using OneDrive.
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1. | Personal network drive |
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2. | Department's network drive |
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3. | Configuration on a computer | |
4. | Access using non-university networks |
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Backup
Network drives are backed up centrally. Cloud services can also be used for backup.
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1. | What is being backed up? |
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2. | Backup frequency |
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3. | Using cloud services for backup |
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4. | Data backup to external drive |
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Other options
These solutions are not offered by university but are popular and basic version is available for free.
University doesn't support these services and are not suitable for storing confidential study and research information (such as personal data).
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1. | Dropbox |
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2. | Google Drive |
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3. | iCloud |
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