ARCHIVED: Services for migrating files to Box
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Before you begin
IU's Box cloud storage service was retired on May 10, 2021. For information about cloud storage options available at IU, see Storage at IU.
You can use the following services to migrate files to Box. Note that the maximum file size for uploading an individual file to Box is 15 GB; you should not upload more than one file larger than 5 GB at a time. For more, see ARCHIVED: Maximum upload file size for IU Box.
Before you can use Box to store Restricted and some Critical institutional data, you will need to:
- Verify that your data are allowed in Box; see ARCHIVED: Types of data appropriate for IU Box accounts.
- Put the data in a folder owned by the appropriate account; see ARCHIVED: About IU Box accounts for use with sensitive data.
- Understand and implement the security measures in ARCHIVED: Protect sensitive data in Box.
File migration services list
| Service | Supported platforms | Preserves timestamps? * | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box Sync |
Mac, Windows |
Yes | ARCHIVED: About Box Sync | Most fault-tolerant option; when used for data migration, this method requires periodic removal of files from your local computer. |
| FTPS | Linux, Mac, Windows | Yes | ARCHIVED: Access an IU Box account with FTPS | Works better with some FTP clients than others; can run parallel transfers if the client supports it. |
| IU Cloud Storage | Linux, Mac, Windows | No | Use an IUanyWare virtual desktop to migrate files between IU Cloud Storage services | A good solution if you don't have a lot of data and don't want to install anything (Box Sync, FTP client, etc.) |
* For information about timestamps, see Box's Understanding Box File Timestamps.
Bulk file migration
For information about options for transferring large amounts of data to Box, email boxinfo@iu.edu.
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