Workstation Data Management

The HSC provides limited file server storage for redundant backups of work-related data on individual machines. However, the ultimate responsibility for backing up and archiving data belongs to the data owner. Helpdesk staff are not allowed to transfer or be responsible for any user data. The helpdesk staff will provide guidance and conform to industry best practices for data retention.

The HSC provides network storage for employees, H: drive for UNMH users, and H: and O: drives for all other HSC users. Network storage is regularly backed up and is easily accessible, privileged and shared. Network storage includes shared file space for individual departments/units and “Home” directories for individual users. Employees are encouraged to store work product in the appropriate location.

UNM’s Acceptable Computer Use Policy (University Business Policies and Procedures Manual, policy 2500) allows for the incidental use of personal files. Such files should not be kept on network storage. Moreover, UNMH users are strongly discouraged from using any local drive storage due to the potential for misuse and the frequency in which those machines are re-imaged.

Exclusive of UNMH, backup of personal documents, archival files (e.g. GroupWise archives) and applications are the end user’s responsibility. Examples of appropriate files to be kept on network storage can be found here.