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File Share
File shares may be accessed by faculty and staff, using an on-campus internet connection or VPN (if a user is off-campus). File shares cannot be accessed on mobile devices.
External AV & Event Support
IS recommends hiring out portable AV needs to one of our approved outside vendors. On-campus options are available in certain spaces.
Email (Gmail)
A free Google Web-based email service available to Wake Forest faculty, staff, and students.
Dropbox
Dropbox is an additional platform for file storage and collaboration. Dropbox, like Google Drive, provides security for your intellectual property, internal and external collaboration, and easy access to files while working remotely or traveling.
DeaconSpace – rooms.wfu.edu
DeaconSpace (Virtual EMS) is the University’s space request system – simply log in with your WFU credentials to view available rooms, browse events, and request spaces.
Data Backup and Restore
Files and data can be lost through viruses, accidental deletion, hardware failure, or theft of the computer. Backups will reduce the impact of such occurrences.
CrashPlan
Available to Faculty and Staff – CrashPlan is an automated online backup solution for data stored on your primary WFU-issued computer. Your data is automatically backed up on a periodic basis and can be recovered easily in the event of computer failure.
Computing Devices
Students may purchase with an education discount through WakeWare. Faculty and staff now have the option to choose a Microsoft Surface, Lenovo, or Apple computer through the distribution process.
Class Recording Kit for Reynolda Campus
The Class Recording Kit provides faculty with self-service, easy-to-use video recording kits designed to record or broadcast (Google Meet, Webex, Zoom) an in-person class event to share with students who are unable to attend.