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File Storage Policy

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In order to keep the finite storage space on the image acquisition, image processing workstations and file server available for saving potentially large experimental runs users should be aware of these image storage guidelines:

  • Users are responsible for archiving their data
  • MHMF does not make backups of image data
  • Secure/archive/backup your data before it is moved off the workstations by you or us
  • It is your responsibility to ensure that your files are successfully copied before erasing them from MHMF computers.
  • On acquisition and workstation computers store images only in the subdirectories of C:\USERS directory of single drive machines or in D:\   or  E:\  etc. of multidrive workstations using a subdirectory name that identifies you.
  • Images stored elsewhere on the facility computers (including the desk top) are subject to immediate removal without notice.
  • Alternatively store or copy to:
    • \\Minsky\users2  or  \\Minsky\yourname  or  \\Minsky\lab-name   or  \\Minsky\division-name
    • Please note that non Mac user directories are being moved off   \\Minsky\users1
    • Any other lab. or division server with shared directories that you have legal access to.  e.g. \\CF-2000  or   \\cmphys-server  or  \\cas-server
  • If storage space becomes scarce, requests will be made to remove old data immediately.
  • Files may be left on image acquisition workstations for 1 month.
  • Files older than 31 days are subject to immediate removal.
  • Files may be left on the server called \\Minsky or \\Marvin for up to 24 months if space is available.
  • Files may only be stored on \\Minsky (or \\Marvin) in a subdirectory of: type:
    • \\minsky\yourname           restricted access           See note 1
    • \\minsky\users1             public MHMF users access    (Mac Appletalk)
    • \\minsky\users2             public MHMF users access    See note 2
    • \\minsky\lab-name           private lab. access         See note 3
    • \\minsky\division-name      private division access     See note 4
    • \\minsky\users3             (not currently available)
    • \\minsky\users4             (not currently available)
    • \\marvin\yourname           restricted access          
    • \\marvin\lab-name           private lab. access         See note 1
    • \\marvin\division-name      private division access     See note 1
  • Files older than 24 months on Minsky or Marvin are subject to immediate removal without notice
  • Each workstation has a 16x or better CD writer available for use.  Please bring your own blank recordable CDs. 
  • A DVD+RW recorders are available on the image processing workstations \\BREWSTER,  \\YOUNG  &  \\SNELL.  They support read-write DVD+R  DVD+RW  DVD-R.  Please bring your own blank DVDs.
  • Most computers in the facility have USB and Firewire ports.  Users may use key drives and other portable drives (e.g. USB Zip) in these ports.

Note 0: Restrictions based on individual users or laboratory groups must be setup by arrangement with Michael.
Note 1: Access only available to individual user
Note 2: Access open to any MHMF user
Note 3: Access open to particular lab. members who have an MHMF account.  Subfolders can be setup to have restricted access by request
Note 4: Access open to center/department members who have an MHMF account.  Subfolders can be setup to have restricted access to selected users/labs.

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