How to Map (Connect) to Your Network Drive
on the the Center for Aging Windows File Server
1. Right click on the 'My Computer' icon.
2. Select 'Map Network Drive...' about half way down the list.
3. Drop down the field labeled "Drive:' and select the letter P:
4. In the field labeled 'Folder:' enter \\cfafiles\your_username.
cfafiles is the name of the server, and 'your_username' is the id you
normally use to access your geri system email and other geri system
accounts.
NOTE WELL: The letter you choose is a meaningless variable, and
You may be authorized to to connect to more than one folder.
It's the folder name that really makes this work, and it is this piece
of information that your tech support will need when you have a problem
with a network drive.
5. Make sure there is a check mark in the box beside 'Reconnect at logon'.
6. Click 'Finish'.
7. If the username and password which you use to log into your workstation
are the same on the file server, you will not be prompted for them. If
they are not the same you will be prompted for your username and
password.
A window will open showing you the contents of your P: drive. It is now
available for you to use in the same manner as you use your C: drive. You
can begin moving files to it, and you will be able to save documents to it
when doing 'Save As' on new documents or 'Save' on documents you opened
from it.
Note: You may see seven files that must not be deleted -
.aliases, .cshrc, .exrc, .login, .logout, .profile & .ttyswrc.
If, in addition to your personal account, you are part of a group that
shares files, follow the instructions above to connect to your group
folder. Use S: for the drive letter, if it's available, and
'\\cfafiles\group_name' for the folder name.
