Data Backup FAQs
In 2016, a campuswide centralized backup system was implemented to protect the vital information that faculty and staff store on their workstations. When functioning normally, the backup system runs silently in the background of users’ computers. This page was created to answer basic questions about the backup system.
Who’s information will be backed up?
What information will be backed up?
Are there any file types that will not be backed up?
Where is my information stored?
Is my information safe?
When does the backup run?
How long will your information be saved?
Is there a maximum quota?
How many devices will be backed up?
What happens if my computer crashes?
For further assistance, please call Information Technology at 4658.
Contact Information
Location: Sanderford Administrative Complex • First Floor
Office Hours: M-F • 8 am - 5 pm (Summer: 8 am - 4 pm)
Extended Help Desk (Fall and Spring): M-Th • 5 pm - 10 pm • Call-in support only
infotech@umhb.edu • Phone: (254) 295-4658 • Fax: (254) 295-4221
Page last updated May 26, 2020