Network and Cloud Storage Comparison

About this article

It is important to understand the differences between network storage and cloud storage. This storage is backed up nightly, so it the recommended place to store you work and school files. Students only have access to OneDrive for Business.

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.

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 can store confidential data here.

Comparison Chart

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

Type of Storage

Access By

Storage Amount

Permissions

Security

Off-Campus Access

Mobile Compatible

Personal NW drive

Employees

4 GB

Only you have access

Can store confidential documents

Yes with VPN and Map NW drives

No

Department NW drive

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