All faculty, staff and students receive a base amount of disk storage. Backup and Recovery Services are also made available for the end-users to protect data

Backup and Recovery Services

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION

A variety of file and data backup solutions are available for desktop computers and servers.

  1. Laptops & desktops
    • Desktop backup and recovery services are provided by the University.
  2. Servers
    • Three backup and recovery solutions are available for servers. The Backup and Recovery service (BaRS) is a convenient, cost-effective way to back up and recover server data.

 

Backup, Disk-Based Replication & Tape Filing System

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION

The backup and recovery solution for faculty and staff to backup data from their servers, laptops or desktops is managed by Systems Administration Team. This backup and recovery solution uses tape technology, and also uses the backup program or protocol typically used for tape backup.

  1. Features
    • Stores backup copies in Administrative Systems’ central and secure Data Center facilities.
    • Enables quick recovery from hardware failures with backups that are kept on tape.
    • Does not require any specific backup software installation.

 

Backup, Server (BaRS)

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION

Administrative Systems provides data backup and recovery services (BaRS) for servers. Once configured, the software automatically backs up your system to a central, secure storage facility at a specified time each workday. Additional copies are stored offsite. If you accidentally overwrite or delete a file, you can recover it yourself using the client software. File recovery is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Custom Storage

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION

Custom storage can be set up for high-performance computing and large research data files

File Storage

ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS

File Storage provides standard ways to share files across intranets and the Internet. By using a remote file-access protocol that is compatible with the way applications already share data on local disks and network file servers, this service enables collaboration on the Internet.

Secure File Storage

ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS

Server Disk Storage is a set of offerings designed for server-class computers. The service balances performance and reliability with cost.

Server Disk Storage

ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS

Server Disk Storage is a set of offerings designed for server-class computers. The service balances performance and reliability with cost.

Storage Services

ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS

Data storage services that meet the University's needs at all levels — individual, departmental, and institution-wide. Solutions range from high throughput and highly-available storage for production databases, to low-cost storage for web content, text files, images, computer programs, and other shared or archived data.