


Although probably too slow for computing at HBS onįiles at home, this feature is an easy way to make a disk, directory, or set of filesĪvailable for transfer or synchronization. NoMachine has a cool feature: one can "attach" one's local disk as if it were a network Of research data across the entire computing grid and research storage.īelow is a brief guide on how to copy files. Spaces, please remove these as soon as possible to ensure the safety and integrity If you should receiveĪ message from HBS IT or RCS about virus-containing files in your home or project But personal devices may not have similar protections. Software on HBS-issued laptops and desktops, preventing them from reaching the research Normally viruses are quarantined or removed via antivirus HBS IT regularly scans the research storage areas for viruses as a part of the Harvard Please consider solutions like Dropbox, CrashPlan, or BackBlaze or theįree Code42 backup service from HBS IT if the functionality of a backup is needed This is the responsibility of the primary HBS faculty member.ĭo not dump the contents of your laptop or desktop in your home or project spacesĪs a backup.

NOTE: Only those persons who are listed on the data usage agreement or IRB proposal should Please see our recommendation below on organizing project spaces. Project folders are shared locations, and ideally used for collaborative project This also includes the default location for configuration or preferenceįiles, and work that is considered 'in development'. Remember that home folders are not sharable, and typically contain files that pertain Please visit the Harvard University Information Security Policy page. That comply with Harvard data protection requirements. Data designatedĪs level 3 and higher may only be used, stored or processed on servers or services Tablets), but may be stored on external encrypted portable storage media. Level 4+ data must not be stored on user computing devices (i.e. Not be stored on user devices or portable media unless the device or media is encrypted. What type of data do you have in terms of classification level? Level 3 data must Start the copying process please pause a moment and consider the following: Copying files between computers is made easy via terminal and GUI.
