Storage and archiving services provides management and support for corporate and research data hosting and data protection.
Managing your storage doesn't have to be a problem. Purchased devices may last many years but there will always be a limit in regards to capacity. Storage management can provide for your storage requirements by offering a hassle free long term storage solution. There is a difference between backup and archive. Backup is for the short term and is designed to be recovered quickly. Archiving data is storing for the long term and is meant to store files that are no longer changing or need to be changed.
Storage duration
- Quick recovery (up to two weeks)
- Short term backup (retained for four weeks)
- Medium term backup (retained for twelve months)
- Long term archiving (up to seven years)
Top five reasons why
- Access your files anywhere
- Prevent data loss
- Performance
- Collaboration
- Security
Our services
Storage/Backup options
We provide a consultation service to clients to help determine which data hosting and protection options that will be the best fit for the client's needs. Depending on the size and scope of the project, the set-up time will vary.
G drive archive
The G drive archive is an archive solution for files stored in the Griffith G drive that have not been modified in more than 2 years.
File storage
Griffith University provides networked drives as file storage for Griffith staff and students. Data stored in G and H drive is protected automatically by the system and this storage space is only accessible on campus.
Research storage
We offer various storage services to all researchers and research students affiliated with the University. The Research Storage Service is an area where researchers can gain access to digital storage based on their storage needs. The project data stored in these services are freely accessible, with unlimited storage and securely stored on Griffith servers.
Corporate storage
We offer various storage services to business units in and affiliated with the University. Please note, the archival request can only be performed on systems connected to the Griffith wired network. Turnaround time for a request to archive data is 3 days from receipt of correctly completed form.
Additional storage quota
All users are given a quota of 50 MB for their H: drive usage. Some schools also implement a G: drive quota for their users. If you are having problems saving to your H: or G: drives and are unable to archive or delete any files, please submit the form below to have your quota increased. Your form will need to be authorised by a registered person.
- H: drive storage
- Standard quota: 50 MB Additional storage for staff only: by request
Contact
General enquiries and support
Server Systems Services provide support Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.
On-call support is available through the IT Service Centre during the hours listed.