Snapshots

There are snapshots of each filesystem available in the users ~/.zfs directory.  (/soe/username/.zfs). 

The files are also synced nightly to a second server.  Just cd into the directory to restore older files you've changed or removed.

You can see your usage, remove old snapshots or stop them altogether on this web page: https://accounts.soe.ucsc.edu/accounts/snapshots

Backups

• Backups are performed daily on all UNIX, home directory and research project file systems.
• Daily backup images are retained for 21 days.
• Weekly backup images are retained for 4 weeks.
• Full backup images are retained for 2 months.
• Annual backup images are retained indefinitely.
• Send requests for file restoration to http://itrequest.ucsc.edu.
• Send questions regarding backup service to .

How do I request files to be restored?

Submit a request to the IT Request queue specifying the file(s) (full pathnames!) that you'd like restored, the oldest date that would be acceptable, and the date that you believe that you deleted or improperly modified the files.

If you have any questions about a restore request that you've already submitted, or any general backup-related questions, please e-mail .