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Cloud Storage Options at UTK
Google for Education provides faculty, staff, and students access to many of the Google applications and services.
The University is transitioning to Microsoft as the primary platform for collaboration and productivity tools. While Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms will remain available, they will have reduced storage quotas. However, Gmail will no longer be available after the transition. Learn about the transition on OIT’s website.
OIT supports several file sharing and storage services: Microsoft 365 OneDrive, Google Drive, and T-Storage. When it comes to online courses, the best options are Microsoft 365 OneDrive and Google Drive.
| Service Option | Quota | Backup | Cost |
| Google Drive | Shared Storage with Gmail and other Google apps.
Storage varies based on affiliation. Check your Google storage and quota. |
Recycle Bin: Available until deleted and then restorable for 25 days | No additional cost |
| OneDrive | Storage varies based on affiliation. Check your OneDrive storage and quota. Microsoft 365 Teams: 25TB |
Recycle Bin: Available for 90 days | No additional cost |
| T-Storage | Personal quota: 50 GB;
Departmental Quota: 200 GB/user |
Backups available for 90 days | .04/GB/month billed monthly for unit storage use greater than 1 TB |
Ready to store your online course files in the cloud and need help? Contact OIT for assistance.
For more information about cloud storage options, contact the OIT HelpDesk online or call (865) 974-9900.