Data and File Storage
Data Storage in Sharepoint and onedrive
Northwestern has transitioned from Box to Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint. Box is no longer available as University data storage.
- Investigate how SAFER shares and functionality were migrated to SharePoint by reading the SAFER to SharePoint Sites content on this web site. This content can also serve as a guide for storing any sensitive data in SharePoint.
- Read our Tool Tips: SharePoint and OneDrive web content.
- Bookmark our Glossary of SharePoint and OneDrive Terms.
Data Backup with CrashPlan
Weinberg IT recommends the use of Code42 (formerly CrashPlan PRO) to provide automated backups of your computer. CrashPlan PRO is available for recently imaged Macs, PCs, and some Linux and Solaris installations, as well as the computers that have gone through our Computer Management process.
- Once configured for free for Staff and Faculty, Code42 provides automatic backup of your files.
- Please note that some files such as music and video files are excluded.
Backup REcommendations
For work-related data that is not backed up via Code42, Northwestern University offers Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint as an alternative. If you keep all of your data in OneDrive or SharePoint, your data is automatically backed up.
Any easily recreated or restored data should not be backed up. Do not back up your operating system files or your applications/program files.
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