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== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
Various units within the College of Art and Design utilize shared file storage on CoAD-maintained servers. CoAD IT currently maintains the following servers used for this purpose: | Various units within the College of Art and Design utilize shared file storage on CoAD-maintained servers. CoAD IT currently maintains the following servers used for this purpose: | ||
| − | *''desn- | + | *''desn-designsrv4.lsu.edu'' |
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| − | All content stored on these servers is backed-up daily using [https://grok.lsu.edu/Article.aspx?articleid=6881 Tivoli Storage Manager]. | + | All content stored on these servers, '''unless otherwise specified''', is backed-up daily using [https://grok.lsu.edu/Article.aspx?articleid=6881 Tivoli Storage Manager]. Backups are stored for 30 days. |
== Connecting to Shared Storage == | == Connecting to Shared Storage == | ||
| + | === Off-campus === | ||
| + | Shared storage is only available while on the campus network. If off-campus or on a non-LSU network, you will need to connect to the Virtual Private Network (VPN) before being able to access shared storage. To accomplish this: | ||
| + | # First, download and install the GlobalProtect VPN cleint | ||
| + | ## [https://networking.grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20097 Download Instructions] | ||
| + | ## [https://networking.grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20098 Install Instructions] | ||
| + | # Second, connect to the VPN | ||
| + | ## [https://networking.grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20099 Connection Instructions] | ||
| + | <!--For more information and trouble shooting, see [https://grok.lsu.edu/Article.aspx?articleid=14785 this article].--> | ||
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=== Windows 7/10 === | === Windows 7/10 === | ||
# Open '''File Explorer''' from the taskbar or the Start menu. <br> [[File:Explorer.PNG]] | # Open '''File Explorer''' from the taskbar or the Start menu. <br> [[File:Explorer.PNG]] | ||
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# In the '''Folder''' box, type the path of the server in the format '''\\servername\sharename''' (e.g. '''\\desn-knox.lsu.edu\Shared'''). To connect every time you log on to your PC, select the '''Reconnect at sign-in''' check box. <br> [[File:Drivepath.PNG|400px]] | # In the '''Folder''' box, type the path of the server in the format '''\\servername\sharename''' (e.g. '''\\desn-knox.lsu.edu\Shared'''). To connect every time you log on to your PC, select the '''Reconnect at sign-in''' check box. <br> [[File:Drivepath.PNG|400px]] | ||
# Select '''Finish'''. | # Select '''Finish'''. | ||
| − | # If prompted for credentials, enter your '''Paws ID''' and password. | + | # If prompted for credentials, enter your '''Paws ID''' and password. You may have specify the domain by entering your username as '''LSU\Paws ID''' <br> [[File:Pccredentials.PNG|400px]] |
=== Mac OS X=== | === Mac OS X=== | ||
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# From the '''menu bar''', select '''Go -> Connect to Server...''' or press '''Command-K'''. <br> [[File:Connecttoserver.png]] | # From the '''menu bar''', select '''Go -> Connect to Server...''' or press '''Command-K'''. <br> [[File:Connecttoserver.png]] | ||
# Enter the '''Server Address''' in the format '''smb://servername/sharename''' (e.g. '''smb://desn-knox.lsu.edu/Shared''') and press '''Connect'''. <br> [[File:Serverconnect.png]] | # Enter the '''Server Address''' in the format '''smb://servername/sharename''' (e.g. '''smb://desn-knox.lsu.edu/Shared''') and press '''Connect'''. <br> [[File:Serverconnect.png]] | ||
| − | # If prompted for credentials, select '''Connect As: Registered User''' and enter your '''Paws ID''' and password. <br> [[File: | + | # If prompted for credentials, select '''Connect As: Registered User''' and enter your '''Paws ID''' and password. You may have to specify the domain by entering your username in the format '''pawsid@lsu.edu'''.<br> [[File:Maccredentials.png]] |
Latest revision as of 18:21, 18 September 2020
Summary
Various units within the College of Art and Design utilize shared file storage on CoAD-maintained servers. CoAD IT currently maintains the following servers used for this purpose:
- desn-designsrv4.lsu.edu
All content stored on these servers, unless otherwise specified, is backed-up daily using Tivoli Storage Manager. Backups are stored for 30 days.
Off-campus
Shared storage is only available while on the campus network. If off-campus or on a non-LSU network, you will need to connect to the Virtual Private Network (VPN) before being able to access shared storage. To accomplish this:
- First, download and install the GlobalProtect VPN cleint
- Second, connect to the VPN
Windows 7/10
- Open File Explorer from the taskbar or the Start menu.
- Select This PC from the left pane. Then, on the Computer tab, select Map network drive.
- In the Drive list, select a drive letter. (Any available letter will do.)
- In the Folder box, type the path of the server in the format \\servername\sharename (e.g. \\desn-knox.lsu.edu\Shared). To connect every time you log on to your PC, select the Reconnect at sign-in check box.
- Select Finish.
- If prompted for credentials, enter your Paws ID and password. You may have specify the domain by entering your username as LSU\Paws ID
Mac OS X
- Select the Finder by clicking the icon on the Dock.
- From the menu bar, select Go -> Connect to Server... or press Command-K.
- Enter the Server Address in the format smb://servername/sharename (e.g. smb://desn-knox.lsu.edu/Shared) and press Connect.
- If prompted for credentials, select Connect As: Registered User and enter your Paws ID and password. You may have to specify the domain by entering your username in the format pawsid@lsu.edu.
