CIT asks all users and departments to follow these guidelines. We recommend using OneDrive and SharePoint as your primary storage space.

Storage Locations & Backup Policies

Use this guide to determine where to safely store your files and understand the backup policies for each platform.

College-Owned Computer

• Types of Files: None. No files should be stored only on an individual local computer.

• Backup Policy: N/A

• Syncing Guidance: Any local files on your computer must be synced with OneDrive.

Automatic Backup Notice: OneDrive and Google file sync can be installed on individual computers for easy access to cloud-stored files. Items stored in your Desktop and Documents folders are automatically synchronized to OneDrive.

Microsoft 365 (OneDrive & SharePoint)

• Types of Files: Individual Professional, Departmental, Project, and Research.

• Backup Policy: 90 days full backup.

Google Drive

• Types of Files: Limited use for Individual Professional, Departmental, Project, and Research.

• Backup Policy: 90 days full backup.