What is UWin Files?

UWin Files is an on-premise storage option designed specifically for University of Windsor faculty to securely store research data.

  • Ensures that faculty have reliable, secure, and flexible storage to support their research   

  • Provides an alternative storage option to reduce reliance on OneDrive and SharePoint storage 

UWin Files is accessed via the network by adding (mounting) the shared drive to your computer.

The table below outlines the key differences in capacities, sharing capabilities and intended use for UWin Files, OneDrive, and SharePoint storage options. This comparison can help you decide when to use each storage platform and when it makes sense to move files from one storage option to the other. 

Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)

Print Article

Related Articles (6)

How to connect your Windows device to a UWin Files network folder
Describes how to connect a UWin Files network to your Windows PC
How to have IT Services move your data to UWin Files
Describe the steps in IT Services moving research data from OneDrive or SharePoint into UWin Files
How to recover data deleted from UWin Files
a step-by-step guide for restoring deleted files from a UWin Files network share
How to request UWin Files storage
Describes how to set up a UWin Files account
How to share access to UWin Files storage
Describes steps to share access to a UWin Files account
Why use UWin Files?
explains the advantages of UWin Files for faculty to securely store research data