UTM Research Storage

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*
 
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
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)
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
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
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)
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)
Security Cloud hosted by Microsoft Canada
Backup Yes
Sharing Within UofT
Accessible Via Computer, Web, Mobile