This article reviews recommended file storage solutions for individuals and teams.
See also:
Recommendations
| For individuals | For Teams and groups |
|---|---|
 OneDrive |  Microsoft Teams |
Cloud storage
Microsoft Teams
Warning: This functionality requires a Team. See Microsoft Teams: Overview for how to request one.
Files stored in a Team can be accessed via the following methods.
- Microsoft Teams desktop application
- Microsoft Teams mobile app
- Outlook desktop application
- Webmail
File access is automatically granted to Team members, who you can add or remove. This makes it an ideal, centralized location for a team/group's shared files. Learn more in Microsoft Teams: File storage and sharing.
Network drives
Warning: Access restrictions
- Off-campus access requires the VPN.
- You cannot access network drives from a mobile device.
Files stored on a network drive must be accessed by mapping the drive to each computer you use.
Home drive (H:)
File access is limited to you and only you. Thus, files must be shared using a different storage solution.
Shared drives (S:, P:, etc.)
File access is controlled by Systems-level permissions, which must be requested through the Help Desk. This allows multiple individuals to have access to the same shared location. Sharing one-on-one is not possible.
OneDrive
Files stored on OneDrive can be accessed via the following methods.
- OneDrive desktop application
- OneDrive mobile app
- Webmail
File access is controlled by the file owner (a.k.a. whoever created the file). Files can be shared one-to-one or one-to-many, making it an ideal location for day-to-day file storage and one-off sharing with a specific subset of people.
Local storage
What is local storage? "Local" storage refers to any location on a physical device such as the Desktop, Documents, and Downloads folders on your computer.
LITS highly recommends relying on a form of cloud storage to ensure you'll never lose valuable files in the event of a device failure. Local storage should only be used temporarily. There is no way to share files from local storage.
Questions?
If you have any additional questions or problems, don't hesitate to reach out to the Help Desk!
Phone: 610-526-7440 | Library and Help Desk hours
Email: help@brynmawr.edu | Service catalog
Location: Canaday Library 1st floor
