Difference between revisions of "Shared Storage"
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# Select ''This PC'' from the left pane. Then, on the ''Computer'' tab, select ''Map network drive''. <br> [[File:Mapdrive.PNG|400px]] | # Select ''This PC'' from the left pane. Then, on the ''Computer'' tab, select ''Map network drive''. <br> [[File:Mapdrive.PNG|400px]] | ||
# In the ''Drive'' list, select a drive letter. (Any available letter will do.) | # 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'''. 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''. | ||
=== Mac OS X=== | === Mac OS X=== | ||
Revision as of 15:44, 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.
