Network drives (data storage)

Network drives are used to securely store, organize and share files within the university infrastructure. They are suitable for personal work documents as well as for project or workgroup-related collaboration.

The service is aimed at all persons with a UniAccount - in particular employees in administration, research and teaching as well as students with a set-up home drive.

The IT Service Center is responsible for provisioning and administering network drives. Responsibility for the content lies with the respective users or with the designated directory administrators.

Network drives are centrally provided storage areas that can be used via the university network. A distinction is made between personal home drives (H:) and shared network drives for working groups, subject areas or projects. The data is backed up daily and is available via the network regardless of location (also via VPN).

The next.Hessenbox is suitable for spontaneous file sharing or mobile access.

• Personal home drive (H:)
  Automatically provided for employees. Can only be viewed by the relevant person. Ideal for business documents.

• Shared network drives
  Can be set up on request for institutes, departments or projects. Enables specific authorizations for group members.

• Secure and centralized data storage
  The data is backed up daily across the university and complies with the applicable data protection guidelines.

• Access via various systems
  Access from the university network or via VPN, can be used under Windows, macOS and Linux.

• An administrative employee saves her work documents in the home drive, which is automatically connected to the workstation computer.

• A research team uses a shared network drive for data exchange, application documents and research data.

• A department manages teaching materials and administrative files via a central network drive with differentiated read and write permissions.

• Network connection within the university network or via VPN
• Computer with an up-to-date operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux)
• UniAccount for authentication
• Set up the drive connection (manually or automatically)

Note: If you experience connection problems, the IT Service Center provides a troubleshooting help page.

• Home Drive: Automatically made available when you create your UniAccount. Access is granted via your UniAccount.
• Shared Drive: Must be requested through the IT Service Center. Designated individuals are granted administrative rights for user management.

Please refer to the relevant instructions under “Instructions and Related Links.”

Restore deleted files and/or folders

No training courses are currently being offered. If needed, the institution can receive support from its local IT support team or the IT Service Center.

All network drives are located on the university's internal servers. The data is backed up daily and is reliably protected against unauthorized access. Access is controlled by assigning rights. Use is in accordance with the university's data protection guidelines.

The use of network drives is intended exclusively for business and study-related purposes within the scope of university activities. The applicable IT guidelines and usage regulations must be observed.