Matrix of content storage solutions
- Jia Wen Li
Matrix of content storage solutions
Features | OneDrive | R: Drive | N: Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
Recommended use | Personal files, or work files related to your individual work | Department work files and sensitive data | Personal files related to your own work |
Default storage space | 5 TB | Not defined | 10 GB |
Maximum file size | 15 GB | N/A | 10 GB |
Connection requirements | Internet connection required to backup files | Internet and VPN (if off-campus) | Internet and VPN (if off-campus) |
Version tracking / history | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Offline sync | Yes | No | No |
Sync to multiple mobile devices | Yes | Laptops only | Laptops only |
256-bit encrypted storage & transfer | Yes | No | No |
Role-based access levels for sharing | Yes | Yes | N/A |
Account used to access | Waterloo email address (e.g. userID@uwaterloo.ca) | Nexus account | Nexus account |
How to access | Web browser, OneDrive sync client | Network drive | Network drive |
Granular permissions at folder and file level | Yes; limited to "can edit" and "can view" | Folder - yes (only root-level), File - no | N/A |
Cross-platform | Yes | Computers only | Computers only |
Approved for sensitive (highly restricted) data | Yes1 | Yes | Yes |
Server location | Microsoft-hosted cloud servers (Canadian) | On-campus servers | On-campus servers |
1Extra security controls such as two-factor authentication (2FA) must be in place. Consult the Information Security Services team for further guidance.
Guides for adding OneDrive accounts
Guides and information for Windows
*These guides also work on Windows 7 and 8. Windows 7 users will need to manually download OneDrive from Microsoft.
Guides and information for Macs