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Guidelines for syncing, formerly backing up, your individual professional, course, and research files. |
Why do I need to sync my files?
Access anywhere/anytime - A user can edit an MS Office document from their office, view it from their mobile device while commuting home, and seamlessly resume working on it from home that evening.
Easier access off-campus - No more connecting to VPN just log into the OneDrive cloud.
Stronger Security
Data loss prevention - Hard drives can fail. Files can accidentally be deleted or become corrupt. Computers can be lost or stolen.
File recovery - If a file is lost or corrupted, previous versions can be recovered from OneDrive.
Cloud Storage
Geneseo computers are enabled so you can use Microsoft OneDrive to sync your files.
Your Microsoft OneDrive files on demand directly from your computer.
Here are the instructions for Microsoft OneDrive (Windows and macOS).
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If you have additional questions, please submit a request. |
How is my data synced?
OneDrive will sync your data as long as you have an active internet connection.
What data is synced?
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Information on backup policies are applied to files stored on Geneseo server and cloud locations. |
Digital Storage Strategy
CIT asks all users and departments to follow these guidelines. We are currently working on a year-long project to help departments and individuals develop a digital storage strategy for digital assets.
We recommend using OneDrive and SharePoint as your primary storage space.
We ask all users to review Google and \\files storage and remove personal files and data they no longer need. As of July 1, 2024, Geneseo Google account quotas (100GB for individual users) will be applied.
Once you review your files, we are asking users to move your remaining files to OneDrive/SharePoint.)
We will be requiring all users to move their data from \\files and the server will be shut down July 1, 2025.
File Storage Locations and Backup Policies
Location | Types of Files | Backup Policy | Notes |
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Individual Computer | None - no files should be stored only on an individual computer | OneDrive and Google file sync can be installed on individual computers to provide easy access to cloud stored files. | |
\\files | Departmental, Project, Research | 3 month retention of backups | \\files will be turned off on July 1, 2025 |
Microsoft 365 (OneDrive, SharePoint) | Individual Professional, Departmental, Project, Research | 90 days full backup | |
Limited use of Individual Professional, Departmental, Project, Research | 90 days full backup |
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