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BOX
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CatDrive
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| Best for… |
- Larger group file sharing
- Departmental file sharing (in conjunction with a UCM Generic account)
- Sensitive data
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- Storing large files (>15GB)
- Data that must be mounted directly to a computer or workstation
- Research Datasets
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| Key Capabilities |
- Store and share files
- Add tags, comments, metadata
- Automatic version control
- Edit files with desktop applications
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- NFS or CIFS file sharing protocols
- Integration with campus Active Directory groups
- Point-in-time snapshots
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| Storage Limits |
- Unlimited
- Departmental accounts unlimited by request.
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| Security |
- Hosted off campus
- Approved for all data classifications, including confidential (storage of confidential data requires consultation with IT Security)
- Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
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- Hosted off campus
- Approved for public, internal, or protected data classifications (storage of protected data requires consultation with IT Security)
- Data is NOT encrypted in transit OR at rest
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| Off-Campus Collaboration |
Easily collaborate with all other Box users, including people with free Box accounts. Can also make selected files viewable by anyone on the Internet. |
Requires UCM NetID for access, off-campus collaborators will need affiliate accounts. |
| Other Useful Features |
- Web previews for many types of files
- Fine-grained permissions
- Box Sync desktop sync application for offline access to files Mobile device access
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- Can be mounted as a network attached volume on Windows, Mac, or Linux/UNIX systems
- Data automatically replicated between UC-owned datacenters
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| Price |
Free for all faculty, staff, and students |
20GB free for faculty and departments. Larger amounts $50/TB/month |
| More Questions? |
Box Help |
CatDrive Help |
