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A quota is the amount of disk space allotted for each user's network file storage space, also known as their home directory. Typically student accounts are limited to 1 GB for home directories. GusMail users do not have an email quota. For faculty and staff the quota is 2GB for their home directory. It is possible to go over this limit to a certain point in regards to your email. Once you approach your quota, it will tell you that you have filled the disk in an error message.

Additional space is available for users who have specific academic needs. Requests for additional space should be directed to root@gustavus.edu and include a brief description of the academic project, including a timeline.

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Disk usage

Your disk usage is the actual amount of space you are using on the server. This total includes all the files in your Mydata folder and it also includes information about your account and your log-in information for the lab machines. Your e-mail quota includes the space used by your inbox, outbox and other mailboxes.

Checking disk usage

Point your web browser to the .
Log in with your �鶹��Ƶ username and password.
You will be presented with a double-pane page showing your quota information. Your e-mail information will be on the left and your home directory information on the right. If you are a GusMail user, the e-mail information is not valid.

One time addition to your home directory quota

Users with academic needs for additional home directory space are allowed to increase their home directory storage themselves, one time. This option is available on the when you are viewing your disk usage. Click "To request an increase please submit this form". You will be asked to submit a reason for the increase.

How will I know if I go over my limit?

If you reach your quota limit, you will receive notice via e-mail.

Avoiding problems

The following are suggestions for freeing up space in your account:

Home Directory Quota - Other things to check

Remove unneeded items from the desktop and the Downloads folder in your home directory.
Remove used setup files (.exe).
If there is a large file called 2eds_store causing problems, it can be resolved by logging into a mac lab computer and emptying the trash, or it can be deleted by Core Services.

Google Drive

Consider moving items to your �鶹��Ƶ Google Drive.

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-A '''quota''' is the amount of disk space allotted for each user's network file storage space or [[home directory]]. Typically student and staff accounts are limited to 200 [[megabyte|megabytes]] while faculty accounts are limited to 1 [[gigabyte]]. These are otherwise known as a [[soft quota]]. It is possible that you can go over this limit to a certain point. This is called your [[hard quota]].
+A '''quota''' is the amount of disk space allotted for each user's network file storage space, also known as their [[home directory]].  Typically student accounts are limited to 1 GB for home directories. GusMail users do not have an email quota. For faculty and staff the quota is 2GB for their home directory. It is possible to go over this limit to a certain point in regards to your email. Once you approach your quota, it will tell you that you have filled the disk in an error message.
 Additional space is available for users who have specific academic needs. Requests for additional space should be directed to [mailto:root@gustavus.edu root@gustavus.edu] and include a brief description of the academic project, including a timeline.
+�鶹��Ƶ also provides limited cloud storage via �鶹��Ƶ [[Google Drive]].
 ==Disk usage==
-Your disk usage is the actual amount of space you are using on the server. This total includes all the files in your Mydata folder, your e-mail inbox, outbox and other mailboxes, it also includes information about your account and your log-in information for the lab machines.
+Your disk usage is the actual amount of space you are using on the server. This total includes all the files in your Mydata folder and it also includes information about your account and your log-in information for the lab machines.  Your e-mail quota includes the space used by your inbox, outbox and other mailboxes.
 ==Checking disk usage==
-# Point your [[web browser]] to the [https://gts.gac.edu/gts/tools/ GTS (�鶹��Ƶ Technology Services) Tools page].
+# Point your [[web browser]] to the [https://gts.gac.edu/gts/newtools/user/check-usage.php Technology Services Quota Checking page].
-# Log in with your [[e-mail username]] and [[password]].
+# Log in with your [[�鶹��Ƶ username]] and [[�鶹��Ƶ password|password]].
-# Click the "Check disk usage" link.
+# You will be presented with a double-pane page showing your quota information.  Your e-mail information will be on the left and your home directory information on the right.  If you are a GusMail user, the e-mail information is not valid.
-You will be presented with a page describing the size of your quota, how much of your quota you are currently using, and which files are the largest.
+==One time addition to your home directory quota==
+Users with academic needs for additional home directory space are allowed to increase their home directory storage themselves, one time.  This option is available on the [https://gts.gac.edu/gts/newtools/ GTS (�鶹��Ƶ Technology Services) Tools page] when you are viewing your disk usage.  Click "To request an increase please submit this '''form'''".  You will be asked to submit a reason for the increase.
 ==How will I know if I go over my limit?==
-If you reach your quota limit, you will receive notice via [[e-mail]]. You are then given 7 days to get your usage under your quota. If you remain over your quota for 7 days, your [[account]] will be disabled. Once your account is disabled you will not be able to access your e-mail or files stored on your home directory.
+If you reach your quota limit, you will receive notice via [[e-mail]].
-==Re-enabling your account==
-If you have been disabled, your account can be re-enabled by stopping by the �鶹��Ƶ [[GTS|Technology Services]] Department or the [[Technology Helpline]] (x6111) on the first floor of [[Olin Hall]].
-==Why did I start getting this message now?==
-When you add files to your account that go over your quota, you will start getting these messages. These files will include things you are working on for school, things you downloaded from the Internet and e-mail that was sent to you.
-Additionally, there are times of the year when quota checking is temporarily suspended to minimize confusion during short breaks. For example, during Christmas break, quota checking is suspended because campus is closed and contact to Technology Services staff is limited. When quota checking is reactivated, all users who are over quota will begin to receive messages.
 ==Avoiding problems==
 The following are suggestions for freeing up space in your account:
-===Keep your inbox small===
+===Home Directory Quota - Other things to check===
+* Remove unneeded items from the desktop and the Downloads folder in your home directory.
+* Remove used setup files (.exe).
+* If there is a large file called 2eds_store causing problems, it can be resolved by logging into a mac lab computer and emptying the trash, or it can be deleted by [[Core Services]].
-If your incoming mailbox uses a lot of space, please remove any messages that you do not need. You can also try sorting your inbox by message size and removing the largest ones.
+===Google Drive===
+*Consider moving items to your �鶹��Ƶ [[Google Drive]].
-After removing messages, be sure to [[Emptying your e-mail trash|empty the trash]] and [[Compacting your mailboxes|compact your mailboxes]]. These options can be found under the file menu in [[Mozilla Thunderbird]], the special menu in [[Eudora]] or the Empty Trash icon when using [[Webmail]].
+{{Tech help}}
-===Remove unused attachments===
-In your home directory's [[MyData folder]], there are two Eudora folders: Eudora and Eudora.mac. Each of these folders has a folder for attachments called "attach" or "attachment folder". Delete any files in the attachment folders that you do not need.
-Eudora automatically saves attachments to these folders, but does not delete the attachments when you delete the messages. After removing the unwanted files, be sure to empty the Recycle Bin or Trash.
-===Removed unwanted sent messages===
-Your Sent or Out mailbox is where WebMail, [[Mozilla Thunderbird]] or [[Eudora]] might save all the e-mail messages that you send. Check these mailboxes and delete any unwanted messages.
-You can check the sent or out boxes by [[double-clicking]] the sent or out boxes or selecting them from the mailboxes menu. After removing unwanted messages, empty the trash and compact your mailboxes - found under the special menu in [[Eudora]]; the file menu in [[Mozilla Thunderbird]]; or by clicking the Empty Trash link in WebMail.
-===Empty the trash===
+==See also==
-Your Trash mailbox houses all of your deleted messages. You should regularly empty the trash mailbox and compact all your mailboxes. These options are found under the special menu in Eudora; the file menu in Mozilla Thunderbird; or by clicking the Empty Trash icon in WebMail.
+[[Google Drive]]
-===Other things to check===
-* Remove unneeded items from the desktop and the Downloads folder in your home directory.
-* Remove your [[MP3|MP3s]]&mdash;pirated music is not academic.
-* Remove the [[installer|installers]] for [[IRC]], [[Napster]], [[AOL]] and other similar programs.
-* If there is a large file called 2eds_store causing problems, it can be resolved by logging into a mac lab computer and emptying the trash, or it can be deleted by Dan/Ethan.
-{{Tech help}}
 [[Category:Quota]]
-[[Category:Home directory]]