Nextcloud u-drive | Storage for scientific and research data

A new storage service dedicated to the management and sharing of scientific and research data is active, based on the Nextcloud platform and supported by a high-speed infrastructure with accessibility up to 200 Gbit/sec.

The service is designed to offer a secure, scalable, and collaborative environment, capable of supporting individual and group research activities, thanks to advanced features for versioning, synchronization, and sharing.

Main Features

  • Secure and authenticated access
  • Integration with collaboration tools
  • Easy sharing with colleagues and external collaborators
  • Multi-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux, mobile devices)
  • Data protection
  • Ability to enable two-factor authentication for managing particularly sensitive data.

How to Request Access

To access the service, it is necessary to fill out the form available at the following link:
https://su.unipi.it/StorageRicerca

All staff involved in research activities is invited to use this tool to enhance efficiency and security in data management.

Service Configuration

In the section Configurations > Nextcloud u-drive | Storage for scientific and research data, operational guides for using the service u-drive.unipi.it are available, with detailed instructions for access, synchronization, and local file management on the main operating systems.

Support

For assistance, you can contact the University ICT support:
Email: storage-support@unipi.it
Official Documentation: https://docs.nextcloud.com

Service Manager

Maurizio Davini

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