Network Data Storage Policy

Network drive space is an institutional resource provided for the purpose of storing work-related documents and files. Saving to the local C: drive is not recommended. See Local Data/Software Drive Policy for more information.

Employees have a responsibility for managing this space, which includes deleting non-essential or obsolete files to keep space utilization at a minimum.

The institutions' responsibility for managing network drive space includes setting quotas for individuals and departments. Individuals and departments may request a quota increase. At this time the drive space will be reviewed for compliance with the data storage policy. Additional space will be allocated if the department requires the space and resources are available for reallocation.

The personal network drive is the home directory (also known as the M: drive). Disk space on this drive can be used for storing personal documents however it must be kept to a minimum. See Available personal network drive space for more information.

Shared network drives, such as N:, O: and P:, are accessible by multiple people and should not contain personal files of any type.

If the institutions' network drive space becomes insufficient to meet daily operational needs employees may be asked to remove all or part of their personal files from the network.