OACS provides data storage for files. Descriptions and policies regarding the various storage types are noted below.
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Data Type |
Definition |
Data Owner |
Storage Quota |
Policies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Active Email |
Current email |
Faculty and Staff |
Unlimited |
|
|
I Drive |
Private network drive per each user |
PHR-appointed entities within supported BSOS departments / units |
5 GB |
-Owner is responsible for file structure and files stored within the personal allocation. -Drive and contents only visible to the owner. |
|
H Drive |
Shared network drive per each department / unit |
Departments / Units |
Based on the number of PHR-appointed entities within the department / unit |
-Any file stored on this drive should be considered for general consumption by all members of the department / unit. -Allocation increases are allowed per request by departmental / unit administrative staff. -Each department / unit should designate a data steward who will govern the H drive structure. |
|
R Drive |
Departmental administrative drive (controlled data access) |
Department / Unit administrators |
Based on the number of PHR-appointed entities within the department / unit |
-Any file stored on this drive should be considered integral to the administration and operation of the department / unit. -Access permissions managed by OACS at the explicit direction of the folder owners.
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|
S Drive |
Departmental student records drive (controlled data access) |
Department student administrators |
Based on the number of PHR-appointed entities within the department / unit |
-Any file stored on this drive should be considered integral to the administration and operation of student advising within the department. -Access permissions managed by OACS at the explicit direction of the folder owners.
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|
U Drive |
Research data (controlled data access) |
Faculty and research groups |
Initial space allocation is 50GB |
- Top level folder name set to match the owner’s Directory ID. -Space increases allowed, but with documentation. -Access permissions managed by OACS at the explicit direction of the folder owner. -Upon completion of a project or departure from Maryland, content should be archived and removed from the U drive. -Request U Drive space via OACS Work Order System. |
|
Box (provided by Division of IT) |
Non-sensitive data |
All parties |
Start off with 25 GB |
Please refer to https://umd.account.box.com/login |
Data can be remotely downloaded-to/uploaded-from network drives H:, I:, etc. using remote.bsos.umd.edu
