Shared Storage
Shared storage solutions such as SharePoint allow any user within the SharePoint site to access stored documents by default. Shared storage is preferred for collaborating with team members.
Service | Access Limitations | How to Access | Security | Storage Location | Storage Limit | Individual File Size Limit | Backups |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SharePoint | Any computer, tablet, or smartphone with an internet connection. | Data is encrypted while stored and during transit to your computer. | Microsoft’s cloud servers | 25 TB | 250 GB | Files consistently backed up while editing. Past 500 versions saved. | |
Enterprise File Service (Q: Drive, R: Drive) | Any computer on-campus. Any computer connected through Direct Access or UConn’s VPN | The Q: or R: drive mapped to your computer’s file explorer. | Q drive: not encrypted R drive: encrypted while stored | Storage servers on Storrs Campus | Unlimited | 256 TB (operating system limitation) | Short-term backups up every 2 hours. Daily, weekly, and monthly versions replace shorter-term backups. |