T-Storage: How T-Storage Compares to OneDrive

T-Storage

T-Storage offers you 1 GB of cloud-based storage for your files.

• Managed by OIT and located on the UT network. 
• You must be on UT’s network or connecting through the VPN in order to access your home area. 
• If you are saving your files from any of the OIT Computer Labs, then they will be stored in your T-Storage home area by default.
• Associated with your NetID
• You will retain access to your home area for 1 year after you have left the University
• Backed up on the following schedule:
  • Hourly backups - Created every 2 hours from 9 am to 7 pm; available for 2 days.
  • Nightly backups - Created nightly; available for 28 days.
  • Weekly backups - Created every Monday; available for 90 days.
  • Instructions for recovering files are available for Windows and Mac.

OneDrive

OneDrive offers you 5 TB (5000 GB) of Microsoft cloud storage.

• Hosted by Microsoft
• Available as part of your Microsoft 365 account
• You can access OneDrive from anywhere you have Internet access