File storage space for work and studies (Home network drive)
Benefits
- Safe storage space for files that is backed up (see File backup)
- Access only requires a log-in
- The directories are not device-specific, so the files are available with a log-in for any Aalto device
- Users can also access the files from their home computers by using VPN (see Remote connection to the Aalto network | VPN)
Features
Home: Personal storage space | home directory (home.org.aalto.fi)
- default size 200 GB
- a storage location for personal material, such as work drafts or studies. Note! other people cannot view the files
- only the owner has an access right to the directory and its contents, excluding exceptional cases listed in the restrictions to the service
- Note! The home directory and its contents are destroyed within certain period of time after the expiry of the access right
Limitations
This service is limited by the policy governing the use of Aalto University’s information systems, as well as instructions on the processing of information materials after the death of the holder of the access right to information systems.
The storage space is primarily intended to be used from devices maintained by Aalto IT. The file service is implemented by means of the NFS and CIFS protocols.
Access rights and related work directories are managed by the IAM group.
Support
If you have any questions or you are experiencing problems, please send a service request here:
Related services
General storage principles and related policies
Aalto Data Storage and retention principles
File storage space for research and groups (TeamWork network drive)
Researchers, research groups and projects can use the specific TeamWork file service. Features are adjusted to meet the needs of each group.
How to connect to a network drive in Windows workstations
Read how to use a network drive with a link instead of a long file path.
How to connect to a network drive in Mac workstations
Instructions on how to connect a Mac workstation to a network drive
Restoring a file (Windows, Mac, Linux)
See instructions on how to restore previous versions of your files from back-up folders on the Home or Work disks.
File storage space for work and studies (Work network drive)
Aalto University researchers, staff members and students are provided with network drive space as a storage location for their files. The files can be used by means of a directory that is automatically created when an Aalto University user ID is granted.
