The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is modernizing file storage for UCI, in a plan that includes migrating and storing files securely in Microsoft OneDrive. PC users will be migrating first, with Mac users migrating later this year.

Why Is This Happening?

Increase Security

Microsoft OneDrive provides tools for logging and auditing access to important information that are beyond the capability of our current tools.

Automatic Backup + Protection

After the migration, you’ll no longer have to worry about backing up your local files, as this will begin happening automatically. Storing files in the cloud ensures you won’t lose local files due to your computer crashing (or being run over on an especially unlucky day).

Easy Access

Instead of accessing your important files through the VPN, you can easily access them through any device. 

Secure Collaboration

OneDrive makes it easy to share your files and collaborate with your colleagues in real-time

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What to Expect

Sync Your Files + Sync Notifications

To prepare for your scheduled migration, it’s important to sync your files (back them up). We will ask you to sync at least three times before your migration, in order to ensure all of your files are moved properly. By the end of this week, you’ll begin seeing a pop-up message on your computer notifying you if you’ve gone longer than seven (7) days without backing up (syncing).  

Migration Communications

You will hear from us once a date for your initial migration has been scheduled. We will walk you through the process and provide additional information regarding the migration.

Seamless Transition

OIT will transition your files to OneDrive automatically. After migration, you will continue to work on your files and save them as you always have with no change in your workflow.

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