 File Storage

Storage locations approved by OIT for storage of university data, consistent with U of I policies and standards.

Drive letter mappings for users

External USB drives are convenient for storing and transferring files but are vulnerable to theft, loss, and malware. Encrypting them protects sensitive data by converting it into an unreadable format accessible only with a password or key. On Windows, users can enable BitLocker to encrypt their drives, ensuring security against unauthorized access and cyber threats.

A tutorial on how to map U and S drives to a computer running Windows. It includes instructions using the QuickConnect tool, as well as manually mapping the drives.

This article describes how to mount U and S drives to a Mac running OSX.

This article explains the process to request a new S: Drive folder. It also explains the Structure of the S: Drive, and how to change the owner of a folder .

Which Microsoft storage and collaboration tool should you use in various situations? This article describes the use of each along with U of I's intentions for file storage.

This article describes how to sync SharePoint folders and files with the OneDrive client.

Learn about the requirements for SharePoint Storage locations.