Frequently Asked Questions
Live@edu
- How many schools are using Live@edu?
- Who made this decision?
- Why didn't we outsource to Google?
- Wouldn't it be more secure if Ithaca College managed the email system?
- How is Live@edu managed, by the school or by Microsoft?
- What are the risks associated with outsourcing email?
- What will the speed be like? Will it be faster then Webmail now?
- Can I trust Microsoft with my school's data?
- How secure is the data?
- What about FERPA?
- Right now it’s free and not ad-supported. Will that change?
- What is Microsoft doing to help my school meet its compliance requirements for privacy and security?
- What is Microsoft really trying to do here? Make money through advertising?
- What type of support does Live@edu offer for end users?
- What's the catch? Will Live@edu users see advertisements?
