ResearchFS

ResearchFS can be used to store active research data files. ResearchFS is intended to be used as a research group or project share for Level 1 and Level 2 data, based on the University of Calgary's Information Security Classification Standard. It is available on campus or off campus using the IT supported VPN client.

Information on how to download and install the VPN client can be found here.

All ResearchFS users must have a UofC IT account.

Capacity:

  • 100 GB with quota increases available on request.

Classification:

  • Level 1
  • Level 2

Please refer to our Storage Options page for additional information.

Faculty and Staff can use the Group File Share catalog item in ServiceNow to request the creation of a new AcadmicFS group file share. Allow five (5) business days for your request to be processed.

When completing the form, select the following options:

  1. “What would you like to do?” – Add new group file share
  2. “What will this group file share be used for?” – Research
  3. “What is the highest classification of data that will be stored on this Group File Share?” – Level 1: Public Data, or Level 2: Internal Use Data
  4. Fill out the rest of the form

If you need to be added to an existing ResearchFS group file share, you can use the Group File Share catalog item in ServiceNow to submit your request to obtain access. Allow five (5) business days for your request to be processed.

When completing the form, select the following options:

  1. “What would you like to do?” – Add access to group file share
  2. “What group share are you requesting?” – Select the group share you would like to be added to
  3. Fill out the rest of the form