File Storage

New storage location requests, increases for storage space, recovering files, large storage requests, webspace requests, and storage issues.

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OneDrive

All support articles related to OneDrive.
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SharePoint

SharePoint related articles.
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S: Drive

Articles related to the on-premises file services referred to as the "S: Drive".
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Teams

Teams Related Articles
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Articles (9)

Pinned Article Approved Storage Locations

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

Pinned Article Cloud Storage Cost Optimization Project

Communication from VP Dan Ewart about upcoming storage optimization activities.

Pinned Article How do I manage records?

This article describes how to manage and dispose of records, as well as the security implications of the included processes.

Pinned Article Managing Your Microsoft OneDrive Storage

This article will direct you to instructions and tools to help you manage your storage utilization at the UI.

Drive Mappings for Shares

Drive letter mappings for users

How do I restrict file sharing in Microsoft teams?

How do I encrypt an external USB drive in Windows?

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.

Microsoft 365 Storage Cleanup

Use of Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint

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.