Storing your files online (on a UW server or in the cloud) is imperative. This assures that your files are backed up and accessible from anywhere. You have 5 good options for online file storage, and you can use any or all of them.
Online File Storage Options
File Services Comparison Chart
(A detailed comparison of UW file storage options, including HIPAA and FERPA information.)
Managed Workstation File Service Options
Home directory |
Shared File Services |
Windows File Services |
| User specific file share
‘H drive’ |
Shared file space
‘I drive’ |
Shared file space, hosted on a single Windows File server with richer ACLs and better support for concurrent edits |
| No confidential data | No confidential data | Confidential data OK |
| No Access databases | No Access databases | Access databases OK |
| Automatically provisioned for MWS eligibility groups | Available for existing MWS customers only | Order here |
Current rates are available in the MWS Service Catalog Entry.