Confidential research data should be stored on collab share or on properly set up research storage volumes. Confidential admin files should be stored on ndrive or collab share. Please do not use your Unix home directory for confidential files. This is standard practice on Unix machines used for academic research. There are more reliable and more robust storage options for Windows users, including ndrive, xdrive and OneDrive.įiles stored in your Unix home directory might be visible to other users. However, there are serious technical limitations in how this service is provided, and using Unix home directory as a storage for documents edited on your PC can lead to data corruption and loss of work. The possibility to access it from a desktop PC is only provided to make it more convenient for researchers who work on Unix and need occasional access to their files from Windows or Mac. Unix home directory is intended to be used on Unix systems, and for files produced and edited from Unix. Mapping the Unix home directory on PC or Mac is not recommended.
Access your Unix Home Directory from your desktop or laptop
