Backing up your work

Why should I back up?

If your computer crashes or your notebook is stolen, you could lose important files and be forced to redo work.

How can I protect my work?

At Monash:

• Store all your work on a network drive (eg V: or U:). If your computer crashes, everything stored on local drives (eg C:) could be lost. Files stored on network drives are stored centrally, accessible on any machine and backed up regularly.
• Save your current work every 15 minutes to minimise loss if your computer crashes.

At home:

• Back up files regularly on one or more of the following:
  • USB drive
  • CD-R/RW
  • DVD-R/RW
  • External hard drive

For further information, contact your local IT support person or the ITS Service Desk.