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Revision as of 12:28, 2 July 2015
About this article
Network and cloud storage is backed up nightly, so it the recommended place to store your work and school files. Students only have access to OneDrive for Business. For employees it is important to understand the differences between network storage and cloud storage.
Cloud Storage (OneDrive for Business)
WSU uses OneDrive for Business for cloud storage. The use of other cloud storage services is not recommended for work files. All employees and students have access to 1 TB of storage in OneDrive for Business. You can access your files with an iPad, iPhone or Android. Learn more about OneDrive for Business.
Network Storage
Network storage is on the WSU network and is referred to as Personal or Department storage. This storage is only for employees. This is a great place to store your work documents and you are allowed to store confidential data here.
Comparison Chart
Type of Storage | Access By | Storage Amount | Permissions | Security See Data sensitivity and file storage | Off-Campus Access | Mobile Compatible |
OneDrive for Business | Students and Employees | 1 TB in the cloud | You can share your documents with others. | Do not store private data. If your documents are not shared then you are the only person that can view the documents. | Yes with internet access | Yes |
Personal NW drive (R:) | Employees | 4 GB | Only you have access | Can store confidential documents | Yes with VPN and Map NW drives | No |
Department NW drive (S:) | Employees | Approx 20 GB per dept | Permission controlled by Active Directory list for dept | Can store confidential data, but everyone in the dept can view/edit | Yes with VPN and Map NW drives | No |