Eastern Michigan University
Value Storage
Service Name: | Value Storage |
Service Name Synonyms: | Bulk storage, low cost storage |
Description: | Value storage is a low cost storage option for departments that need to store or back up large files and data sets (such as images, video or audio files) to the internal storage cloud. To keep costs down, value storage trades off high-availability and expensive backups for lower cost. |
Availability: | Available 24/7/365, except during maintenance windows. |
Eligibility: | Any university office that successfully completes the order/payment process. |
Restrictions: |
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Support: | Support is limited for this service. For example, deleted files are not recoverable unless backup arrangements are made in advance for an additional cost. Limited support is available during normal business hours. Requests are triaged by the IT Help Desk to appropriate IT staff. |
Features and Options: |
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Service Login: | Access is provisioned upon receipt of order forms and payment. |
Documentation: | None. |
Pre-Requisite Services: | None. |
Similar or Related Services: |
Network Shared Drives (W: Drive) |
Requisition and Approval Process: |
Two forms are required.
First complete the "Value Storage – Order / Renewal Form" available in the DoIT Forms Library.
Then, complete the "Inter-Department Transfer (Purchase/Expense)" form transferring the total service cost amount determined above to pay for the service. This form can be found in the Business and Finance Division Forms Library on their web site.
To complete annual renewal, complete the "Inter-Department Transfer (Purchase/Expense)" form from the Business and Finance Forms Library during July. Renewals not received in July are subject to termination and permanent file deletion after 30 days notice. |
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Revision History: | Published March 10, 2014. |
Division of Information Technology
118 Pray Harrold
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734.487.3141