Network File Storage

Each department is allocated a network storage area. Most staff are also allocated a personal 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. 

ICT-supported staff are Allocated a H drive and J drive Area

The H drive (Home drive) may be used for storing up to 15 MB of personal, non-work files. A quota has been applied  to Home drives and once the quota level has been reached (15 MB), you will be locked out of your Home drive, ie unable to copy or save more data there and advised by email to reduce the amount in your Home drive. This is a personal drive and is automatically deleted when you leave USQ.

The J drive is a departmental network storage area where you are able to store your work-related files. Your username folder is in the Staff Members folder. You may or may not have access to the other folders in the J drive depending on your work duties. The J drive is not managed by a quota, however the ICT Messaging Team does send out email requests to staff to clean up this area if space resources are running low. 

If you need to share files with other departmental staff members, use the Pub or Public folder. Just remember to delete the file once you have finished with it as everyone in your department can change or delete files in the Pub or Public folder. 

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 10.3 Code of Practice for the Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources (PDF*), section 3.1.