Storing your files online (on a UW server or in the cloud) is imperative.  This assures that your files are backed up and accessible from anywhere. You have 5 good options for online file storage, and you can use any or all of them.

Online File Storage Options

File Services Comparison Chart

(A detailed comparison of UW file storage options, including HIPAA and FERPA information.)

 

Managed Workstation File Service Options

Home directory	Shared File Services	Windows File Services
User specific file share 'H drive'	Shared file space 'I drive'	Shared file space, hosted on a single Windows File server with richer ACLs and better support for concurrent edits
No confidential data	No confidential data	Confidential data OK
No Access databases	No Access databases	Access databases OK
Automatically provisioned for MWS eligibility groups	Available for existing MWS customers only	Order here

Current rates are available in the MWS Service Catalog Entry.