Recommended external hardware features and configurations.

Objective

Recommended standards for external Hard Drive/considerations - for data needs that cannot store or backup to University storage solutions

Environment

Windows/Linux/Mac

 

Procedure

  • Standard/recommendations

    • Rugged 

    • Password protected 

    • Encryption (AES 256)

  • Look at its construction and the materials it's made of, its drop resistance, its crush protection, and its imperviousness to dust, dirt, and water. 

    • Consider rugged drives

  • Recommend storing external drive in off site location

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