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Sync

(free version)

 Compute Canada
Brief description Online cloud
storage service
  • file hosting and synchronization service that allows users to securely store, share and synchronize files and folders from anywhere at any time
   Some research projects have special requirements (such as their own specialized servers) and ITSS may be able to provide support. Submit an ITSS form (sign in to myUPEI required) needed.    
Eligibility UPEI affiliation UPEI affiliation Public UPEI affiliation Commercial Canadian
academic institutions
Access and collaboration
  • Access from anywhere
  • Sharing rights on documents and folders
  • Users can
    simultaneously edit documents
  • Access from anywhere
  • Sharing rights on documents and folders
  • Access from anywhere
  • Sharing rights on documents and folders
  • Determined on a case by case basis
  • Access from anywhere
  • Basic sharing
  
Encryption features            
Cost None with UPEI affiliation None with UPEI affiliation Free      
Storage Capacity        5 GB secure storage    
Data Risk Low  Low        
Server Location US Canada US Canada Canada  
Backups            

Adapted from Data Storage Matrix | University of Toronto Libraries 

 

 

Researchers with a Physical or Virtual Server requirement
ITSS is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the University's core IT infrastructure, including the servers that provide IT services to the University community.  ITSS can also provide server hosting (physical and virtual) for dedicated purposes such as research projects or specialized department needs. Researchers needing server hosting can contact ITSS through MyUPEI.

 

◉ Where will your active data be stored?
◉ Does your University or funder have storage requirements (e.g., data must be stored on servers located in Canada)?
◉ How will you ensure that you have backup copies of your data?