The Creighton Albatross File Storage is Retiring Its Wings!

Effective February 1st, 2021 the Albatross file server will be retired from Creighton network airways!  After more than 15 years of service, it is time to act on any remaining files you have stored in Albatross and want to keep.  The Division of IT has worked with file owners for the past two years to reduce the number of files stored on Albatross; however, a large number of files remain.  Most have chosen to move their content to One Drive or DFS.

What do I do now? 

  • If you have files or databases that are still stored on Albatross that you intend to keep, contact the myIT Service Desk now. Your time is running short!
  • If you have already moved your files from Albatross or do not have anything you would like to keep on Albatross, you need to do nothing.

FAQ's                                                               

  • What is the timeframe for moving all data off Albatross?
    • Time is running out.  See below.
  • Who is responsible for moving data off Albatross?
    • Individual data owners are responsible for cleaning up data on Albatross and moving it to an alternate location.
  • What options are available for data storage other than Albatross?
    • Distributed File Storage (DFS), Sharepoint, and OneDrive.  To help determine which storage solution is best for you, see the file/data storage location, features, and uses review the data chart.
  • Are there tools available for me to complete a bulk download and data transfer?
    • There are no tools to automate the transfer of data.  This is an opportunity to review, organize and possibly purge old unused/unneeded data. The existing directory structure will change, so you will need to make sure folders are dropped under the correct directory.

The final "migration" schedule:

  • February 1, 2021 - Albatross flies into the sunset.  File recovery no longer available.

If you have questions or concerns about Albatross, please contact the myIT Service Desk at servicedesk@creighton.edu or 402-280-1111.