File Storage
RES-NAS
Fast speed, high performance storage designed to be used at UTM for active, dailyuse data. Can be used as a share drive, in addition to directly interfacing with specialized data collection instruments.
* Pending consultation with I&ITS to ensure this is the appropriate service for your storage needs.
Cost | Up to 2TB Free* |
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Security | Hosted at UTM Firewalled |
Backup | Yes |
Sharing | Within UofT |
Accessible Via | Computer, Specialized Instrument, Web |
Scalable Research Storage
Standard speed, typical enterprise level performance storage server designed for slower processing requirements, infrequent data access, and general backups.
Cost | $167/TB/5Years |
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Security | Hosted at UTM Firewalled |
Backup | Yes |
Sharing | Within UofT |
Accessible Via | Computer |
Office365 OneDrive
Personal, cloud-based document management and file storage application, with sharing capabilities.
Cost | Free (1TB limit) |
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Security | Cloud hosted by Microsoft Canada |
Backup | Yes |
Sharing | Within UofT, Some external sharing |
Accessible Via | Computer, Web, Mobile |
Bespoke or Self-Managed Storage
Storage solutions customized to your research needs, with varying levels of management and support from I&ITS.
Examples of these devices include USB storage drives and NAS boxes. Although self-managed, all of these devices are subject to standard UofT security policies. It is up to owner to ensure the device is secured, protected, updated and maintained.
Cost | Depends on configuration |
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Security | Must comply with UofT Policies |
Backup | Depends on configuration |
Sharing | Must comply with UofT Policies |
Accessible Via | Depends on configuration |
Information Storage
UTM WIKI
Collaborative, web-based tool that can be used for administrative or academic departments, as well as researchers for their lab or project-related information, such as meeting minutes, project plans or knowledge base articles.
Cost | Free |
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Security | Hosted at UTM Firewalled |
Backup | Yes |
Sharing | Within UofT |
Accessible Via | Web |
Office365 Sharepoint Online
Collaborative, cloud-based storage and document management tool, approved by the institution for up to level 3 data and eligible for UTORMFA protection.
Cost | Free (10 TB limit) |
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Security | Cloud hosted by Microsoft Canada |
Backup | Yes |
Sharing | Within UofT Some external sharing |
Accessible Via | Computer, Web, Mobile |
Office365 Teams
Collaborative, cloud-based communication tool that integrates with Outlook calendar and allows users to scheduling meetings, hold video/voice calls and share files, in addition to supporting private and channel-based messaging.
Cost | Free (10GB limit) |
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Security | Cloud hosted by Microsoft Canada |
Backup | Yes |
Sharing | Within UofT |
Accessible Via | Computer, Web, Mobile |