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Archival Backup Service

Current Service Status

We are retiring the Archival Backup Service (TiBS), which has been in containment since November 13, 2025. Griffin School Computing is transitioning currently enrolled systems to a supported backup service provided by Computing Services that uses Commvault as its underlying technology.

Transition work began November 9, 2026, and is expected to be completed by November 30, 2026.

Get More Information

View the TiBS Retirement Project page for transition details and information about the replacement service, cost and funding.

Restore Requests for TiBS-Enrolled Systems

To request a restore for a system currently enrolled in TiBS, complete the Data Restore Request Form. You will receive an email with instructions on how to access restored files once the process is complete. 

New backups on TiBS will end once transitions are complete. Historical TiBS backup data will remain available for restores for a limited transition period, with the final retention deadline still to be determined.