Saving Data

Where Else Can I Save Stuff?

Google Apps:
A GoogleApps account is automatically created for you when you register for your class/classes. Gmail, one component of Google Apps, provides 7+ GB (and counting) which is reserved just for Gmail messages. Google Docs gives you 1 GB for everything: all of your docs, spreadsheets, presentations, and uploaded files. To access these resources, go to My.Maricopa.edu, and using your MEID username and password login to GoogleApps@Maricopa.
• For more information about your Gmail account please visit : http://www.gccaz.edu/hd/Email/gmail/gmail.htm

• For more information visit the Gmail Help Center.

***Other email accounts are also ideal for temporarily storing and transferring data. Examples: Hotmail, Yahoo.

eGCC Storage Options:
H: \Drive: This is your personal space on the network, and is also where you would place the files needed for your personal webspace.

S:\Drive: Also known as the "Courses" folder or "Shared", this drive is where some of your course's file folders are located. These folders typically contain files needed to complete homework assignments, class notes, or PowerPoint slides, all placed by the instructor. NOTE : Not all courses have a course folder. Please contact your instructor for information regarding any course folders.

D: \Drive: While working on campus, files can be temporarily saved to the D: Drive or “Scratch Drive”. Don’t forget to “move” these files at the end of your session by saving the files to your H: or S: drive, removable media or your email account. eGCC computers located in open labs are frequently reimaged. This process will result in the removal of all data stored on the D: Drive.

Removable Media:
. USB Flash Drive: Storage Size: 32MB-1GB Physical Life: Virtually indestructible under normal, reasonable usage. This media is both convenient and affordable. Note: Some USB Flash Drives come preloaded with encryption software. This software cannot be installed on our eGCC system  USB drives are easily lost. Instructions for adding an identifying text file are available at: http://www.gccaz.edu/hd/SavingData/StoreStuff/iddrive.htm

CD-R/CD-RW: Storage Size: 650MB or 700MB Rewriteable: Yes, only if the CD and Drive have CD-RW capability. Physical Life: Broken if sat on. Warped when exposed to high temperatures. To access optical burning instructions please visit:

WINDOWS: http://www.gc.maricopa.edu/hd/savingdata/docs/burncdwindows.pdf