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A '''home directory''' (often referred to as a '''Z-drive''' or '''Z drive''') 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. | A '''home directory''' (often referred to as a '''Z-drive''' or '''Z drive''') 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. | ||
| − | As of the 2005-2006 school year, students have 150 [[megabytes]] worth of storage space. | + | As of the 2005-2006 school year, students have '''150''' [[MB|megabytes]] worth of storage space. |
| − | == | + | ==On-Campus access== |
===Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000=== | ===Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000=== | ||
| − | + | If you're using [[Windows 95]], [[Windows 98|98]] or [[Windows ME|ME]], you '''must''' log onto your personal machine with your 鶹Ƶ [[username]] and [[password]]. If you're not prompted to log in to your computer, go to the [[Start menu]] and select '''"Log Off"'''. | |
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# [[Right click]] on [[My Computer]] and drag down to "Map Network Drive" | # [[Right click]] on [[My Computer]] and drag down to "Map Network Drive" | ||
# Input the following information: | # Input the following information: | ||
| − | ## Drive: Select Z | + | ## '''Drive:''' Select Z |
| − | ## Path: | + | ## '''Path:''' \\home.gac.edu\''username'' |
| − | ## Connect As: | + | ## '''Connect As:''' ''username'' |
| − | ## Check "Reconnect at Logon" | + | ## Check '''"Reconnect at Logon"''' |
# Click the OK button, you may be prompted for a password; if so, input your 鶹Ƶ [[e-mail password]] and click OK. | # Click the OK button, you may be prompted for a password; if so, input your 鶹Ƶ [[e-mail password]] and click OK. | ||
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# From the Tools Menu select Map Network Drive | # From the Tools Menu select Map Network Drive | ||
# Input the following information | # Input the following information | ||
| − | ## Drive: Z | + | ## '''Drive:''' Z |
| − | ## Folder: | + | ## '''Folder:''' \\home.gac.edu\''username'' |
| − | ## Check "Reconnect at logon" | + | ## Check '''"Reconnect at logon"''' |
| − | # Click | + | ## Click on '''"Connect using a different user name"''' |
| + | ## When prompted, input your 鶹Ƶ username and password | ||
| + | # Click the '''Finish''' button | ||
Your Z drive will now be mounted and should automatically mount each time you log in. You can access your Z drive by selecting My Computer from the Start Menu and double clicking the correct volume. | Your Z drive will now be mounted and should automatically mount each time you log in. You can access your Z drive by selecting My Computer from the Start Menu and double clicking the correct volume. | ||
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===Mac OS X=== | ===Mac OS X=== | ||
| − | # From the Finder select | + | # From the [[Finder]], select '''Connect to Server''' from the '''Go''' menu |
| − | # Type appleshare.gac.edu in the text box along the bottom. Click the Connect button. | + | # Type '''appleshare.gac.edu''' in the text box along the bottom. 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 future | + | 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== |
You are able to access your files stored in your MyData folder from anywhere, granted that you have an Internet connection. | You are able to access your files stored in your MyData folder from anywhere, granted that you have an Internet connection. | ||
Revision as of 10:24, 13 November 2006
A home directory (often referred to as a Z-drive or Z drive) 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.
As of the 2005-2006 school year, students have 150 megabytes worth of storage space.
Contents
On-Campus access
Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000
If you're using Windows 95, 98 or ME, you must log onto your personal machine with your 鶹Ƶ username and password. If you're not prompted to log in to your computer, go to the Start menu and select "Log Off".
- Right click on My Computer and drag down to "Map Network Drive"
- Input the following information:
- Drive: Select Z
- Path: \\home.gac.edu\username
- Connect As: username
- Check "Reconnect at Logon"
- Click the OK button, you may be prompted for a password; if so, input your 鶹Ƶ e-mail password and click OK.
Your Z drive will now be mounted and should automatically mount each time you log in. You can access your Z drive by double clicking the My Computer icon.
Windows XP
- From the Start Menu select My Computer.
- From the Tools Menu select Map Network Drive
- Input the following information
- Drive: Z
- Folder: \\home.gac.edu\username
- Check "Reconnect at logon"
- Click on "Connect using a different user name"
- When prompted, input your 鶹Ƶ username and password
- Click the Finish button
Your Z drive will now be mounted and should automatically mount each time you log in. You can access your Z drive by selecting My Computer from the Start Menu and double clicking the correct volume.
Mac OS X
- From the Finder, select Connect to Server from the Go menu
- Type appleshare.gac.edu in the text box along the bottom. 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
You are able to access your files stored in your MyData folder from anywhere, granted that you have an Internet connection.
To access your Home Directory perform the following tasks:
- Log on to the 鶹Ƶ Webmail service.
- On the left side of the Webmail interface, click on "My Account."
- Click on "File Manager."
You then will be able to browse your Home Directory and MyData files. You can download these files by clicking the little picture of a disk with a red arrow pointing down.