Network storage at Tufts University is available to staff and faculty members as an information technology resource. Storage for both personal and departmental data is available to the Arts, Science, and Engineering community in the form of network shares that have been commonly mapped as the "Q" and "P" drives. Due to the nature of our current storage configuration it is important to recognize our system's limitations so that we can allow all members of AS&E to have equal access to these resources.

The charts listed below are to act as a guideline for the type of data that is appropriate for each server. Questions about the contents of the charts should be directed to your respective Information Analyst (IA) or Front-Line Support Providers (FSP).

Q Drive
Suggested Uses	Not Intended for
Active file storage for departments	Active file storage for individuals
Administrative information storage	Critical individual document backup
Critical department document backup	Document archiving
Department wide software	Multi-departmental file sharing
Departmental file sharing	Non-work related movies
	Non-work related music
	Non-work related pictures
	System Backups

P Drive
Suggested Uses	Not Intended for
Active file storage for individuals	Active file storage for departments
Course work	Administrative information storage
Critical individual document backup	Critical department document backup
Short term data transport	Department wide software
	Departmental file sharing
	Multi-departmental file sharing
	Non-work related movies
	Non-work related music
	Non-work related pictures
	System Backups