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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'''. | ||
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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:maccredentials.png]] | ||
Revision as of 17:21, 1 November 2017
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-designsrv2.lsu.edu
- desn-knox.lsu.edu
All content stored on these servers is backed-up daily using Tivoli Storage Manager.
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.
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.
