Computing & Cloud Storage

Available Systems – Types & Uses (Service)

Training and pre-use consultation on appropriate use of systems.

Data Storage & Sharing – Available Tools

Training and consultation on available storage and sharing tools.

Data Storage & Sharing – Available Storage

Training and consultation on available storage systems.

Data Storage & Sharing – Appropriate Use of Storage

Training and consultation regarding appropriate use of storage.

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft (MS) Teams is a collaboration tool for groups to create content and share the information they need to work together. The tool is operated by Microsoft as part of their MS 365 suite. MS Teams enables users across the University to connect via instant messaging, video conferencing, online meetings, and simultaneously work on a document in real-time together.

Local Virtual Servers

Virtual server running on UBC virtualization infrastructure

Commercial Cloud Compute Offerings

Cloud computing offered by 3rd parties.

Dropbox

Dropbox is a file hosting service that provides cloud storage, file synchronization, and can be used as a file-sharing service.

Google Docs

Google Docs is a free Web-based application in which documents and spreadsheets can be created, edited and stored online.

Compute Canada OwnCloud

Shareable, Dropbox-like storage held in Canada and available across multiple devices.