Digital Media Group

Introduction to shared storage (S:\ Drive)

The S:\ (shared) drive is a shared network storage area for the entire school. It is divided into many sub-folders that access is controlled through permissions. apadmin: For administrative staff only. apps: Location of network applications like plot and laser spooler Courses: Location of all shared space for all courses. Course shared folders are only active for one semester and removed after each semester. Library: Library of available 3d Studio Max, AutoCAD and GIS application data available on the network.\ Orgs: Location for shared space for all organizations and groups research: Location of share data for the major research centers in the school (IDEA, CVA, CUS, etc.) School: Location for materials public ally distributed throughout the school.

The shared drive is protected from loss that might occur from viruses, data corruption, and accidental deletion. When the storage limit is approached, no warning is issued; if the drive reaches capacity then all data on the drive is rendered READ-ONLY. NOTE: The storage of files which are in violation of copyright laws is not permitted on the share drive. This effects the following file types:

• all music formats (mp3, wmv, etc.)
• all executables (*.exe)

This section is intended to aide in the connection to the servers at the School of Architecture and Planning from ANY computer in ANY location.

Data retention note:

Data will remain available for one week after grades are submitted to the University. Thereafter, this material will be removed from the file server. Users are responsible for making personal copies of this material before this time.

Connecting to shared storage

If you are using a computer which is maintained by the School of Architecture and Planning, then you will not need to follow these directions as the connection to your personal storage is done automatically when a successful log in occurs.

Read-only access:

Any Operating System:

1. Open any browser of your choice and type into the address bar:
   For S:\ drive: https://ubfs.buffalo.edu/ubfs/collab/ArchPlan/share
   
2. When prompted for a username and password type in:
   username: UBit username
   password: your UBit password
   
3. Click OK.

The screen the appears will be the contents of your I:\ drive. You can now click on to view images or click on and download files that would not normally be viewed in the browser that you are using.

Read and write access:

Windows XP users:

1. Open My network places either by double clicking on the icon on the desktop or navigating to the icon from the Start Button.
2. Click on the Add a network place option on the left hand side of the My network places window. The Add a network place wizard will appear.
3. Click Next. The wizard will take a few moments to "gather some information from your internet provider".
4. Click on "Choose another network location" and click on the next button.
5. In the Internet or network address window type in the address from above that you wish to connect to and click the next button.
6. An authentication window will appear. Enter your username and password as described above. Place a check mark in the "Remember my password" box. Click OK.
7. Click Next and Finish.

Windows Vista users:

1. Click on the Start button. Right click on Computer and select Map Network Drive.
2. Once the Map Network Drive window appears, click on the Connect to a Web site that you can use to store your documents and pictures.
3. The Add Network Location wizard will launch. Click Next.
4. At the next screen that appears, select the Choose a custom network location option and click Next.
5. At the next screen that appears, enter the following in the box for Internet and network address:
   
   https://ubfs.buffalo.edu/ubfs/collab/ArchPlan/share
   
   and then click Next.
6. At the next screen that appears, enter a description into the Type a name for this network location. You may leave the default desrcition in the box or type something that you will remember and click Next.
7. When prompted, enter AD\username and pasword when prompted. Click Finsih on the final window.
8. This new location will appear under Computer when completed.\

Mac OS 10.4 and greater:

1. In the Finder click on Go.
2. From the drop down menu click Connect to Server
3. In the Server Address box type: https://ubfs.buffalo.edu/ubfs/collab/ArchPlan/share
4. Click Connect
5. A window will pop up.  Enter your UB username and password and click OK.