How do I connect to departmental storage not on my computer?
You can connecting to a department fileshares on any campus computer by Mapping a Network Drive (show me)
- Right-click on the My Computer icon, and choose Map a Network Drive
- The drive letter will auto-select the next available letter.
- Fill in the Folder: field, by typing the server name (ex. \\berling) and the share name (ex. \scratch disk$) combined, you'll see: \\berling\scratch disk$.
- Check the box to Reconnect at logon, and Finish
Once the share has been mapped from your account on a particular computer, you will be able to get back to the fileshare through the My Computer icon.
Can we restrict access to individual folders on a campus share?
Absolutely.
Simply contact the helpdesk with a request to specify permissions to the particular folder in question. We'll need to know which fileshare & folder (ex: \\berling\its$\Helpdesk\Professional Staff\) and what access (read/write/both) should be granted to that directory.