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Connected DataProtector

Software > Connected DataProtector

Connected DataProtector is a personal computer backup service which is only provided to schools and departments on the Morningside campus.

In order to enroll for this service, Departments must have their own Departmental IT Support who will be able to provide first-level support to their department for this service. There is $50.00 annual fee for this service. Please contact your departmental IT support for more information.

Download and Installation
(Only IT staff of participating departments will be able to download.)

  1. Download the installer (required UNI login):
     CUIT Connected DataProtector (5 MB)
     GSB Connected DataProtector (5 MB)
    for information, contact: Phoebe Johnson

     SIPA Connected DataProtector (5 MB)
    for information, contact: Harpreet Mahajan

     OCS Connected DataProtector (5 MB)
    for information, contact: Pete Santiago

     SSW Connected DataProtector (5 MB)
    for information, contact: Ann Oakley

     SIS Connected DataProtector (5 MB)
    for information, contact: David Lock

     CCIT Connected DataProtector (5 MB)
    for information, contact: Irina Paley

     TC Connected DataProtector (5 MB)
    for information, contact: Francis Lee

     OTC Connected DataProtector (5 MB)
    for information, contact: Jeffrey Revzin

     BC Chem Connected DataProtector (5 MB)
    for information, contact: Linda Doerrer

     Cont. Ed Connected DataProtector (5 MB)
    for information, contact: Mohammad Islam

     Other Connected DataProtector (5 MB)
  2. Save the installer to your hard drive, and make a note of the folder that you saved it in.
  3. Run the installer.

Features

  • Approximately 5 gigabytes of space will be available for each user's unique data files.
  • Files can be backed up either automatically or manually over the campus network to redundant servers managed by AcIS.
  • Files can be restored individually or in groups, from the original computer or from any computer via a Web interface.
  • Severely damaged systems can be restored to a functioning state, in most cases without the need to re-format the hard drive and re-install everything from scratch.
  • The service includes a migration feature to set up an end user on a new computer by moving their data from the old system to the new.
  • This is a backup service and not a permanent archive service.
  • The service does not include off-campus storage of backups, nor any storage on auxiliary media such as tape.

iRoam


iRoam will allow users who have already generated a backup and have a valid account with a set password to access their backup data via a web browser from any computer. Access iRoam from a secure web connection. Please see your IT Support Contact for further assistance.

Important Note about Connected Service


In order to subscribe to the Personal Computer Backup Service, a department must have technical support staff willing and able to act as the department's primary support for the service. CUIT provides training and documentation, as well as second- and third-level support. Departments interested in subscribing should complete the Service Request Form.


Columbia Documentation User Guide (doc)
About the Service
Guidelines for IT Staff (doc)
Frequently Asked Questions
Service Request Form (doc)
User Satisfaction Survey

Vendor Documentation DataProtector Homepage

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