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Making Sense of File Storage

Box

What’s the difference between Box and CrashPlan Pro?

Box is a cloud storage, file management and sharing service for SMU. If you want to securely share a file with someone at the university, or outside the university, Box is a great option. CrashPlan Pro is SMU’s desktop backup software. It creates an exact copy of your computer (or copies what you tell it based on the parameters you provide) in the event of future data loss. CrashPlan Pro is not for file sharing.

By Michael Robertson

Dr. Michael Robertson, Assistant Provost for Global, Online and Continuing Education, works with a collaborative team at SMU, building upon the ongoing vision of student-centered, external-facing educational offerings to enrich lives, foster innovation, and enhance productivity. His expertise is in technology planning, user training, instructional design, eLearning systems, and emerging technologies. He has published and presented on topics including innovation diffusion, instructional delivery methods, assessing user needs, and digital gaming. Prior to SMU, Dr. Robertson was Dean of eLearning at North Central Texas College where he oversaw all distance learning services, including systems administration, course development, and user training and support.