Storing Data
BisonNet data is stored on a central storage system. Please review the data storage areas available and the various options for transferring your data in and out of BisonNet. Please also be sure to review the backup policies and quota information.
Storage Areas
| Home | Scratch | Shared Data/Project | |
| Path | /home/username | /scratch/username | /data/projectname |
| Purpose | User data | Temporary data | Data shared among multiple Bucknell people |
| Backups | Online snapshots daily, retained one week. Offsite weekly, retained for 6 months. | NOT BACKED UP | Online snapshots daily, retained one week. Offsite weekly, retained for 6 months. |
| Availability | Provided by default when you request a BisonNet account (bisonnet@bucknell.edu) | Provided upon request (bisonnet@bucknell.edu) | Provided upon request (bisonnet@bucknell.edu) |
Please also be aware that storage quotas are enforced so it may be advisable to review that information as well.