Data File Storage

  • File Storage

    Overview

    Departmental file server used to store administrative and personal documentation. Cross lab collaborative folders for of sharing data

    Availability

    Faculty, Staff, and any Students that are affiliated with an ACES research group or project

    Features

    • Restricted to VPN for off-campus access
    • Guaranteed 3 day revision history
    • Access to collaborative folders between on-campus research groups
    • 1 backup each week up to 6 weeks total

     

    Cost

    The service is covered by your department and the College of ACES

    Get Started

    Contact your department IT support personnel

    Request Help

    If you have any questions about this service, please contact us at techsupport@aces.illinois.edu

  • Backups

    Most departments do not offer desktop backups, with the exception of Animal Sciences. Customers are strongly encouraged to use network file shares (e.g. "the S: drive") and Box for storing files.

  • Temporary Storage (Scratch Space)

    Overview

    Temporary Storage, also known as "scratch space" for the purposes of research

    Availability

    Faculty, Staff, and Students that are affiliated with an ACES research group or project

    Features

    • 7-day file retention periods
    • 30-day file retention periods
    • Customers will be given access to the storage on a first-come, first serve basis

     

    Cost

    Each participating group will be charged a fix fee each year. This annual cost for this service is $200 per year. This cost will covers the service that which aligns with the University fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).

    Get Started

    To enroll in this service, please submit a request to your local IT office.

    Request Help

    If you have any questions about this service, please contact us at techsupport@ aces.illinois.edu