File storage space for work and studies (Home network drive)

Aalto University offers a range of different file storage services to suit the various needs of the community. Read more on the recommendations for the most common use cases of different user groups on the What file storage to use when? page.

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Benefits for Home network drive, your personal storage space | home directory (home.org.aalto.fi)

• 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
• You can also access your files from your home computer(s) by using VPN (see Remote connection to the Aalto network | VPN)

Features of Home network drive, your personal storage space | home directory (home.org.aalto.fi)

• default size 200 GB
• a storage location for personal work material, such as work drafts or studies. Note! other people cannot view the files
• only you as the owner have an access right to the directory and its contents, excluding exceptional cases listed in the restrictions to the service
• Note! The Home network drive and its contents are destroyed within a defined period of time after your the access rights expire

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 Network File System (NFS) and Common Internet Filesystem (CIFS) protocols. 

Access rights and related work directories are managed by the IT Services' Identity and Access Management (IAM) group.

Support

If you have any questions or you are experiencing problems, please send a service request to IT Service Desk at servicedesk.aalto.fi