Network File Storage

Each department is allocated a collaborative network storage area.  All staff are also allocated an individual network storage area.  These areas should be set up for you when your computer is configured for your use.  If they are not set up, please contact the ICT Service Desk. 

Staff are Allocated an H Drive and a J Drive Area

The H drive (Home drive) may be used for storing up to 6 GB of individual work files. A quota has been applied to Home drives and once the quota level has been reached (6 GB), you will be locked out of your Home drive, ie unable to copy or save more data.

The J drive is a departmental network storage area where you are able to store collaborative files. Each department is allocated a set quota for this purpose. 

If you need to share files with other departmental staff members, the J drive is the most appropriate place. 

What Should Not Be Stored

Do not store the following items in your network storage area(s):

• backup folders;
• games, jokes or other 'funny' items;
• history folders from Internet Explorer;
• music or movie files, *.avi, *.mov, *.mp3, *.mpg, *.mpeg, *.rm, *.ra (unless for genuine academic use);
• archived folders (*.pst) for email and other Outlook content;
• pornographic or offensive material of any kind; and
• programs and applications.

These types of files are a waste of USQ resources and some are illegal. If any of these files are found in your network storage areas and they are not legitimate work files, you will be asked to remove them immediately. If you continue to store such material, disciplinary action may be taken against you. Please refer to Code of Practice for the Acceptable Use of ICT Resources (PDF*)