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| − | A '''home directory''' (often referred to as a '''Z-drive''', since "Z" is the default network drive letter on [[Windows]]) is a networked personal storage space for all students, faculty, staff, and administrators. This space can be used to save papers, syllabi, pictures, [[e-mail]], and other documents. Home directories are also used to store user's [[personal homepages]]. This storage is backed up every night to ensure your data is safe. For large files, please use [[Google Drive]]. | + | A '''home directory''' (often referred to as a '''Z-drive''', since "Z" is the default network drive letter on [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]]) is a networked personal storage space for all students, faculty, staff, and administrators. This space can be used to save papers, syllabi, pictures, [[e-mail]], and other documents. Home directories are also used to store user's [[personal homepages]]. This storage is backed up every night to ensure your data is safe. For large files, please use [[Google Drive]]. |
Currently users are given '''1''' [[Gigabyte|GB]] of storage space for files. If more home directory space is needed, [https://gts.gac.edu/gts/newtools/user/check-usage.php students can request a one time addition of space ]. | Currently users are given '''1''' [[Gigabyte|GB]] of storage space for files. If more home directory space is needed, [https://gts.gac.edu/gts/newtools/user/check-usage.php students can request a one time addition of space ]. | ||
==On-Campus Access== | ==On-Campus Access== | ||
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# From the Start Menu/Start Screen, start typing '''Computer''' or '''This PC''' | # From the Start Menu/Start Screen, start typing '''Computer''' or '''This PC''' | ||
#Right Click on '''Computer''' or '''This PC''' and select '''Map Network Drive''' from the list of options on the bottom | #Right Click on '''Computer''' or '''This PC''' and select '''Map Network Drive''' from the list of options on the bottom | ||
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# Input the following information: | # Input the following information: | ||
## '''Drive:''' Z | ## '''Drive:''' Z | ||
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# From the Finder, select '''Connect to Server''' from the '''Go''' menu | # From the Finder, select '''Connect to Server''' from the '''Go''' menu | ||
| − | # Type '''smb://home.gac.edu/username | + | # Type '''smb://home.gac.edu/'''''username'' in the text box along the bottom replacing "username" with the users 鶹Ƶ username. Click the '''Connect''' button. |
# When prompted, enter your username and password | # When prompted, enter your username and password | ||
# Choose '''My Home Directory''' from the list that appears | # Choose '''My Home Directory''' from the list that appears | ||
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===Via Virtual Lab=== | ===Via Virtual Lab=== | ||
[[Virtual_Lab | Virtual Lab]] | [[Virtual_Lab | Virtual Lab]] | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Latest revision as of 15:54, 6 January 2021
A home directory (often referred to as a Z-drive, since "Z" is the default network drive letter on Windows) is a networked personal storage space for all students, faculty, staff, and administrators. This space can be used to save papers, syllabi, pictures, e-mail, and other documents. Home directories are also used to store user's personal homepages. This storage is backed up every night to ensure your data is safe. For large files, please use Google Drive.
Currently users are given 1 GB of storage space for files. If more home directory space is needed, .
Contents
On-Campus Access
Windows
- From the Start Menu/Start Screen, start typing Computer or This PC
- Right Click on Computer or This PC and select Map Network Drive from the list of options on the bottom
- Input the following information:
- Drive: Z
- Folder: \\home.gac.edu\username
- Check "Reconnect at logon"
- Click on "Connect using a different user name"
- Click on Finish
- When prompted, input your 鶹Ƶ username and password
Mac OS X
- From the Finder, select Connect to Server from the Go menu
- Type smb://home.gac.edu/username in the text box along the bottom replacing "username" with the users 鶹Ƶ username. Click the Connect button.
- When prompted, enter your username and password
- Choose My Home Directory from the list that appears
Your home directory will now be mounted. For easy access in the future, drag your home directory icon to the right side of your dock.
Off-campus access
Off campus access to your home directory is available by using one of the following options.
Via Remote Desktop (Employees Only)
Please see Remote Desktop.